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ILO-Luxembourg support strengthens social protection coverage extension in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Collaboration with the Lao Social Security Organisation explores inspection, licensing and public bidding reforms to boost registration and protect workers.

PROSPECTS Impact

Climate solutions drive dairy livelihoods for refugee and host communities in Ethiopia

A partnership led by the ILO is helping refugee and host communities in Ethiopia’s Somali Region increase incomes and build resilience through climate-smart dairy solutions.

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.

A woman entrepreneur drives green growth and job creation in Indonesia

In Indonesia, with support from the ILO, one woman entrepreneur is turning tradition into a growing business that creates jobs and promotes sustainable practices.

World Bank / IMF Spring Meetings 2026

Labour market fragilities grow as global shocks intensify, says ILO

Even as global growth appears steady, structural labour market weaknesses and escalating conflict in the Middle East threaten incomes and jobs for millions, Gilbert F. Houngbo warns at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings.

ILO-China Partnership

ILO and China sign an agreement on Occupational Safety and Health under the Global Development Initiative

The International Labour Organization and the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in special equipment safety and occupational safety and...

World Bank / IMF Spring Meetings 2026

ILO Director-General statement to the IMF International Monetary and Financial Committee

Strengthening the foundations: Jobs, rights, and democratic values amid global conflict and uncertainty.

World Bank / IMF Spring Meetings 2026

ILO Director-General statement to the World Bank Group Development Committee

Strengthening the foundations: Jobs, rights, and democratic values amid global conflict and uncertainty.

Digital wages

Transforming work in Indonesia: The power of digital wages

Digital wage payments have transformed one company in West Java, Indonesia by boosting efficiency, enhancing transparency and empowering workers to take greater control of their financial futures.

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.

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.

Responsible business gains ground in Lao People’s Democratic Republic as ILO’s initiative concludes

Supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, the initiative strengthened national capacity to advance responsible business conduct (RBC) and decent work across supply chains.

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.

Supply chains

Lao academia explores pathways to embed Responsible Business Conduct into university teaching

ILO-National University of Laos seminar explores integrating RBC into courses to shape future business leaders and policymakers.

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.

ILO in action

A migrant domestic worker’s journey to empowerment

Champa is a Myanmar domestic worker in Thailand. She started her journey with having little awareness about her rights, to leading Thailand’s network of migrant domestic workers.

Financial inclusion

ILO media visit spotlights inclusive finance in Indonesia’s patchouli industry

The ILO media visit to Aceh highlights how inclusive finance helps patchouli farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises grow more resilient and competitive.

Occupational safety and health at work

Cambodia moves towards management systems approach to occupational safety and health in the workplace

Training gives government officials the skills to help enterprises put occupational safety and health management system to use.