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Decent Work

A new partnership in shaping the Decent Work agenda in Uganda

Better Work Programme

Uzbek delegation explores Cambodia’s garment sector reforms

Uzbekistan delegation studies Cambodia’s best practices in developing the textile industry, with a focus on tripartite governance and fruitful collaboration with workers and industry actors.

Digital innovation

From tradition to innovation: Digital transformation of dairy farming in Pangalengan

A dairy cooperative in Pangalengan, West Java, is pioneering the first digitally integrated dairy operation with support from the ILO.

22nd Session of High-Level Committee of the General Assembly on South-South Cooperation

ILO reaffirms commitment to South-South cooperation through knowledge exchange and capacity-building

The ILO and its UN partners also organized a discussion on AI’s potential to drive inclusive growth and social justice, all of which took place at the High-Level Committee on South-South (SSTC) of the UN General Assembly.

ILO Director-General’s visit to Cabo Verde: Renewed momentum for social justice and tripartite dialogue

ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo strengthens cooperation on decent work, youth and social dialogue during his mission.

Press release

Jordan adopts key amendments to Cooperative Law with ILO support

Revised law enhances cooperative governance, promotes inclusion, and introduces new support mechanisms to boost the sector’s contribution to decent work and inclusive development.

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

Lao students and teachers to benefit from South-South Cooperation Skills Development Network

With support from the ILO/China Partnership Programme, a new China-Laos cooperation aims to improve skills development in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Skills Development

Enhanced approach to work-based learning promotes skills development and decent work in Thailand’s automotive industry

Thailand’s Dual Vocational Training system enhanced in line with ILO standards on apprenticeships, with training developed to equip enterprises in the automotive industry to provide quality on-the-job training.

Women's leadership

Maria’s leadership journey: Driving change and strengthening communities

The EU-funded Agroforestry Skills Project's Agricultural Cooperative Management Training has transformed Maria Evangelina. With support from the ILO, she has risen as a leader and role model, driving her cooperative forward and inspiring other women...

Partnership for sustainable development

ECA and ILO forge partnership to promote social justice and inclusive economic growth in Africa

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and ILO have signed a groundbreaking MoU to advance social justice and inclusive economic growth across Africa. The partnership will focus on job creation, youth and women’s empowerment, social...

Child labour

Climate-resilient livelihoods to address child labour in Cotabato dumpsite

Climate-resilient livelihood support in duck raising and floating vegetable gardens open opportunities for community members and parents of child labourers to earn even during floods in Cotabato City.

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

Lao teachers gain e-commerce and social marketing skills to empower youth entrepreneurs

The ILO-China Partnership Project on Skills Development enhances educators’ expertise and fosters the delivery of quality employment opportunities.

Social Dialogue

Cambodia steps up labour dispute resolution efforts

In collaboration with the ILO-Korea Partnership Programme, Cambodia drives social dialogue, capacity building, and sustainable industrial relations.

Skills development

Dialogue with private sector highlights collaborative approach to skills development in Bangladesh

Development cooperation

Qatar supports ILO with USD 2 million in flexible funding for decent work

Agreement strengthens ILO’s global efforts to advance decent work in crisis and development contexts.

Partnership

ILO and Eni reinforce joint commitment to workers' health and well-being in agri-business

Endorsing the intervention model and discussing future plans to improve workers' health, safety and social protection in the agri-business sector, the ILO and Eni reaffirmed their strong partnership during a steering committee meeting in Rome.

Skills development

“My vision for the future is for cooperatives in Timor-Leste to become stronger”

The ILO-EU Agriculture Cooperative Management training has inspired the National Director of Cooperative Management Reform and Training Policy to strengthen the role of cooperatives in enhancing the livelihoods of the people of Timor-Leste.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025

Brewing a safer tomorrow by expanding social protection for Indonesian coffee farmers

The ILO Vision Zero Fund and Nestlé Indonesia jointly promote a greater access to social security benefits for coffee farmers in Tanggamus district, Lampung.

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

Major progress achieved by ILO/China Partnership Programme on Skills Development in Cambodia

The initiative, focusing on South-South and Triangular Cooperation, plays a vital role in transforming Cambodia’s technical and vocational education and training ecosystem and empowering workers.

Women's empowerment

When a mother learns, a family grows

Evangelinha Mafalda da Silva, a single mother from Tiriloka, Baucau, gains new skills for a better future for her family through the virgin coconut oil training programme provided by the Agroforestry Skills for Employment and Resilience Project,...