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Employers’ and business membership organizations

Chamber of Commerce of Aden and ILO join efforts for humanitarian relief and economic recovery

The ILO is building the institutional capacity of employers’ organizations like the Aden Chamber and Yemeni Chambers of Commerce and Agriculture (FYCCI), enabling them to lead dialogue, advocate for business interests, and drive inclusive recovery...

Just Transition

ILO launches Green Employment Diagnostic to guide just transition in Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia

The report points out that to ensure a just green transition, building a strong evidence base and social dialogue are essential.

Employers and Business Membership Organization - capacity building

ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities concludes two online validation workshops on strengthening labour functions in employers’...

Strengthening labour functions in employers’ and business membership organizations in the Arab States

Just transition

Private sector at the core: Montenegrin employers lead the dialogue on just transition

An ILO-supported assessment highlights limited business consultation, insufficient information, financing constraints, and regulatory uncertainty as key barriers to a just green transition. Strengthening social dialogue and placing employers at the...

Employers’ and business membership organizations

Montenegrin employers lead the way on just transition with ILO partnership

The Montenegrin Employers’ Federation (MEF) -with support of the ILO- launch a national dialogue on just transition, addressing gaps between climate ambition and private sector capacity.

Just Transition

Enterprises in the green transition: Macedonian employers explore risks and opportunities

The Organization of Employers of Macedonia, with ILO support, gathered enterprises to discuss upcoming climate regulations and the opportunities of the green transition. The event highlighted the need for support, finance and unified business...

ILO and IOE launch third edition of “Combating forced labour: A handbook for employers and business”

This third edition provides practical tools for companies to identify, prevent, mitigate and account for actual and potential forced labour impacts in operations and supply chains, as well as guidance for employers’ organizations to support their...

Institutional capacity building

Building cohesion through dialogue: training-of trainers on conflict resolution, mediation and refugee inclusion for the Federation of...

The ILO in partnership with the Centre for Mediation in Africa (CMA) conducted a Training-of-Trainers workshop with the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) in Nairobi from 17 to 18 November 2025. The workshop focused on strengthening skills in...

ILO Conventions ratification

Bangladesh becomes first Asian country to ratify all 11 ILO fundamental instruments and first in South Asia to ratify ILO Convention No. 190

The International Labour Organization (ILO) today commended the Government of Bangladesh for the landmark ratification of three key ILO Conventions, including two fundamental ILO Conventions on occupational safety and health, reflecting the...

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Sustainability training to help Malaysian employers navigate rising compliance standards

The International Labour Organization supported the launch of a new sustainability training package for Malaysian employers. Government reforms in 2025 have raised expectations on responsible business conduct. The programme will help employers...

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Mongolian businesses chart sustainable future based on integrity and responsible practices

With the support of the ILO’s LEADER programme, Mongolian companies and the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry are advancing responsible business conduct.

Institutional capacity building

Sierra Leone Employers’ Federation empowers businesses with Labour Law Guide and Training

With ILO ACT/EMP support, the Sierra Leone Employers’ Federation launched a Practical Employers’ Guide and held training to enhance compliance with national labour laws. The initiative strengthens decent work and promotes a fair, productive business...

Artificial Intelligence

Shaping the future of work: Kuwait private sector validates study on artificial intelligence and productivity

The ILO and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry convened a validation session on a landmark study examining how artificial intelligence is affecting productivity in Kuwait’s private sector. The findings highlight uneven adoption between...

Refugee inclusion

From policy to practice: Employers explore role in Kenya’s Shirika Plan

Kenya’s private sector is engaging with the Shirika Plan to advance refugee inclusion in the formal economy. Through ILO-supported dialogue and training, employers are strengthening their capacity to promote inclusive workplaces and social cohesion.

Institutional capacity building

A stronger voice for employers in eastern Libya

With ILO support, the Tobruk Chamber of Commerce is strengthening its leadership and capacity to represent the private sector. The training equipped participants with the tools to build stronger, more responsive employer organizations across Eastern...

Skills development

Jamaican employers champion skills policy reform to future-proof the country's workforce

With the support of the ILO, Jamaican employers are leading national efforts to align education and training with labour market needs through data-driven advocacy and strategic partnerships.

Just transition

A just transition that works for business is up for discussion in the Western Balkans

Employers’ organizations from Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia joined a peer-learning session in Budapest to explore how the transition to low-carbon economies can drive business competitiveness and growth

ILO and Canada launch project to strengthen Thailand’s rubber sector

Three-year initiative will demonstrate how fundamental rights can benefit workers and businesses alike.

Social dialogue

Bangladesh calls for a national social dialogue forum for labour reforms in High-Level Tripartite Dialogue

A high-level tripartite conference aimed at leveraging social dialogue for inclusive and sustainable labour reforms in Bangladesh commenced on October 8, 2025, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

#AMR2025

20th ILO American Regional Meeting concludes with adoption of the Punta Cana Declaration

Tripartite declaration sets out shared priorities to promote social justice, decent work, and inclusive and sustainable development across the Americas.