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Learning event

ILO-led workshop supports countries to strengthen recognition of prior learning systems

Countries from Africa and the Middle East share practical solutions to strengthen recognition of prior learning and expand access to decent work.

Trade and digitalization

AI training opens doors for women entrepreneurs in the Philippines

In the Philippines, women entrepreneurs in a remote Benguet community harness the use of artificial intelligence to strengthen their small businesses and expand opportunities.

Zambia aligns education with tourism to boost skills and job creation

Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to aligning education with tourism development to boost skills and job creation. Leaders and partners highlighted curriculum reforms, decent work and skills programmes to drive sustainable tourism growth.

skills, talent, youth employment

ILO champions youth employment at Sanaa festival 2026

The International Labour Organization (ILO) participated in the Sanaa Festival 2026, a dynamic platform that brought together young people, artists, entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, and policymakers to explore opportunities for...

Cooperatives create new livelihood pathways for informal workers in India

A cooperative approach to enterprise development could unlock opportunities and deliver decent work, particularly in the care sector in Bihar, India.

Financial literacy

New business skills, new hope: Returning Timorese migrants transform their lives

The ILO equips returning migrants in Timor‑Leste with business and financial skills to create opportunities, support families and contribute to reducing unemployment.

Small and medium enterprises

ABDSI and ILO develop national roadmap to strengthen Indonesia's MSME development services

The ILO, together with its partners, supports efforts to develop a roadmap for the institutional transformation of business development services through 2030.

Digital wages

From cash to digital: Social partners drive wage digitization for SMEs in Indonesia

The ILO Global Centre on Digital Wages for Decent Work has supported Indonesian partners in advancing responsible digital wage payments for SMEs.

Moldova’s TVET Schools drive the green transition

Across Moldova, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) schools--which provide practical, job-oriented skills--are taking concrete steps to support the green transition. Through EcoImpact, a national grants initiative, students and...

THAMM Plus

Social protection training on migrant workers and refugees delivered in Arabic for the first time ...

The ITC-ILO course “Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers, Refugees and their Families” has been delivered fully in Arabic for the first time, expanding capacity-building opportunities for Arabic-speaking partners.

Labour market policies

Cambodia boosts evidence-based policymaking to meet labour market challenges

Training supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) brings together policymakers to support the next generation of skills and employment policies.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

ILO/China partnership advances skills development in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Review highlights progress in training, policy reform and regional cooperation, with expanded focus planned for 2026–2027.

Youth employment

From awareness to action: Enhanced capacity for Vietnamese youth for decent work and green jobs

More than 200 young people strengthened their knowledge and skills on decent work, green jobs and behaviour change communication through a dynamic training series.

PROSPECTS Impact

Young refugees and Ethiopians turn skills into thriving businesses with ILO support

Young refugees and host community members in Addis Ababa are gaining access to skills development, employment opportunities, finance and market linkages through the ILO-supported Youth-to-Youth Fund (Y2YF), implemented under the PROSPECTS programme...

Zambia unveils critical skills tools and apprenticeship pilot programme to tackle skills gap

Zambia launches new skills development tools and a national apprenticeship programme to boost industry‑aligned training, strengthen employability, and prepare a future‑ready workforce across key economic sectors.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

Lao People’s Democratic Republic to tackle skills mismatch and gender gaps in its labour market

A comprehensive ILO study highlights challenges and provides practical recommendations for fostering a resilient and market ready workforce in Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Kazakhstan pilots regional training on occupational safety and health in mining

Workers, employers and inspectors strengthen safety practices and application of international standards through ILO-supported training in Karaganda.

RISE for Impact

Uzbek farmers strengthen skills in sustainable cotton production

ILO supports farmers in Uzbekistan with practical training on fundamental principles and rights at work, cotton production and farm management.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026

Photo contest: "Mosaics of Work"

On the occasion of Viet Nam National Youth Day (26/03) and World day for safety and health at work 2026 (SAFEDAY2026), the Vision Zero Fund in Viet Nam collaborates with Youth Network to host an online photo contest.

Youth employment

How young people in Viet Nam are building pathways to decent work

Three young Vietnamese navigate barriers to decent work and find their footing through the support of Viet Nam Youth Network for Decent Work and Green Jobs, supported by the ILO-Korea Partnership Programme.