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International Year of Cooperatives

Cooperatives build a better World

In a statement delivered for the launch of the UN Second International Year of Cooperatives ILO Director-General highlights the vital role of cooperatives in fostering inclusive" sustainable development and calls for strengthened global support to...

Measuring cooperatives in Türkiye and beyond: Webinar on global and national progress on cooperative statistics

Voices from ILO PROSPECTS

Trader to a visionary leader: Story of Habiba who aims to launch a livestock cooperative

Habiba Moghe Hussain, a Somali refugee, transformed her cattle business after winning Ethiopia's Business Plan Competition, now aiming to establish a women's livestock cooperative to empower her community.

Vocational education and training

Enhancing the quality and effectiveness of counselling for vocational and education institutions in Viet Nam’s textile and garment sector

The labour shortage and growing demand for skilled workers pose significant challenges across sectors, including textiles and garment manufacturing. This highlights the need for reforms in vocational education to provide a workforce that meets...

Occupational safety and health

Ensuring a safe, healthy and child-labour-free work in production and the supply chain

In Viet Nam’s booming coffee and agricultural industries, safe and healthy working conditions and the prevention of child labour are more crucial than ever. A recent training initiative, led by the ILO and the Dak Nong Cooperative Alliance empowered...

Life after the ILO: What do beneficiaries do after projects end?

The ILO presents at a conference on Cooperatives in Türkiye

Organized by Altınbaş University, the conference discussed the development and future of cooperatives in Turkey. The ILO’s Cooperative, Social and Solidarity Economy Unit participated virtually in the event held on October 11-12, 2024.

ILO presents on fairness and strategic management at a conference of the Strategic Management Society

The 44th Annual Conference of the Strategic Management Society took place from October 19-22, 2024, in Istanbul, Türkiye. This year’s conference on “Strategic Management of Fault Lines, Contradictions, and Divergences,” explored the complexities and...

ILO and AU host second webinar showcasing landmark research on Africa’s Social and Solidarity Economy

On October 8, 2024, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the African Union (AU) hosted a French-language webinar to present the preliminary findings and recommendations of their recent research on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)...

ILO showcases critical achievements during donor visit to İstanbul

Unlocking the Full Potential of the Social and Solidarity Economy

The United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE), presented the Secretary-General’s Report with Reflections from Member States and the SSE Stakeholders during an event at the French Permanent Mission to the...

On behalf of the UNTFSSE, ILO presents Secretary-General's Report on the Social and Solidarity Economy at UN General Assembly's 79th Session

Discussion on advancing care provision through cooperatives undertaken in Zimbabwe

On October 1, 2024, ILO Harare hosted a validation workshop on provision of care through cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy entities.

Empowering beekeeping in Tunisia: ILO’s support for sustainable livelihoods through the Social and Solidarity Economy

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has long championed the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) as a transformative tool for sustainable development and poverty reduction. In Tunisia, this approach is bearing fruit in innovative ways,...

ILO Director-General highlights the Social and Solidarity Economy at Clinton Global Initiative

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Mr Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), participated in the 2024 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) meeting in New York City.

Media for Change: ILO's Impact on Media Development in Southern Tunisia

Nefzawa in Southern Tunisia illustrates the power of community-driven media in fostering social change and economic resilience. Supported by the ILO’s Jeun'ESS initiative, Nefzawa has transformed from a community radio station into a dynamic media...

ILO and African Union host webinar showcasing landmark research on Africa’s Social and Solidarity Economy

On September 19, 2024 the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the African Union (AU) hosted a joint webinar to present the preliminary findings and recommendations of their recent study on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Africa...

UNTFSSE reviews global and regional SSE developments during 49th regular meeting

The United Nations Task Force on the Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) held its 49th regular meeting online on September 12, 2024. It brought together 52 participants representing Member and Observer organizations for sharing knowledge and...

Caring for the carers and the community: Gender-transformative decent work solution

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On the Ground in Ordu and Samsun: ILO Officials Evaluate and Advance Efforts to Eradicate Child Labour