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SCORE Training

ILO SCORE makes strides in Jordan's agri-food sector

Under ILO PROSPECTS in Jordan, ILO SCORE Training has been piloted across small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country's agri-food sector. This video highlights the changes that SCORE has brought about in one of its beneficiary SMEs....

Press release

A path to progress for Cambodia: Unlocking opportunities through formalization

While the road to formalization in Cambodia is not without its challenges, it is a journey well worth making as Oktavianto Pasaribu officer-in-charge/Deputy Director of the ILO Country Office for Thailand, Cambodia and Lao People's Democratic...

ILO and UNHCR Nepal collaborate in implementing market-based livelihood interventions for refugees and host communities in Koshi Province...

Greening SMEs

Global SCORE4Climate workshop to unlock innovative green practices in SMEs

ILO SCORE Programme organized a Training of Trainers (ToT) to introduce the new SCORE for Climate Action (SCORE4Climate) training module to set small and medium enterprises on their path towards a circular economy

Decent Work in Construction project engages SMME's in Ethekwini

Fact finding mission in Kwazulu Natal Province

161 Small and Micro Agribusiness Enterprises undergo tailored SIYB Refresher Training to manage and grow their businesses

Kyrgyzstan: support to enterprises for a just transition through greening process

In October-November 2023, trained consultants finished their baseline analysis visits to 16 small- and medium-sized enterprises selected in consultation with the tripartite constituents.

The Swiss Ambassador visits Shea enterprises in Tamale

As part of the Swiss Embassy’s strategy to promote private sector development in Ghana, Her Excellency Simone Giger visits three female owned shea enterprises in the Northern Region of Ghana that are supported by the ILO programme Producitvitiy...

Young Bolivian entrepreneurs consolidate their businesses thanks to IMPULSA business mentoring program

The Business Mentoring Program - IMPULSA, in its second version, sought to provide business management tools to strengthen the businesses of young entrepreneurs and generate decent work.

ILO at COP28: Events on sustainable enterprises, financing and just transition

From local roots to global heights: MSMEs lead the way

Policymakers and government officials from Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Korea and South Africa, along with other stakeholders integral to the MSME value chain and the ILO’s tripartite constituents, attended the event.

Joint Press Release on Conclave on Promotion of Sustainable Enterprises for Local Development by ILO and Ministry of MSME, GoI

The conclave brought together policymakers, industry leaders, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders from India and other emerging economies with the primary objective for sustainable, resilient and inclusive development and Decent Work for...

ILO hosts Conclave to promote sustainable enterprises and local sustainable development in India

Policymakers and government officials from Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Korea and South Africa, along with other stakeholders integral to the MSME value chain and the ILO’s tripartite constituents, attended the event.

Belize strengthening MSME development through ILO GET Ahead Programme

To date, trainers have reached approximately 220 persons who have gained the skills they need to start and operate their own businesses.

"SCORE4Climate" a new tool to promote more environmentally committed companies to achieve just transition in Bolivia

With the aim of reducing environmental pollution and improving efficiency in the use of resources in companies, the International Labor Organization (ILO) together with the Confederation of Private Businessmen of Bolivia (CEPB) implemented the new...

Enterprises registration procedures and transformation steps to the formal sector

A workshop organized by the Federation of Egyptian Industries and an ILO- EU project focused on company registration procedures in Egypt.

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises

ILO launches a ground-breaking report on the impact of multiple crises on Sri Lanka's MSMEs

ILO's comprehensive and timely report sheds light on the challenges faced by Sri Lanka's micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The report is based on extensive analysis, including surveys of over 550 MSMEs across 10 districts.

ILO Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria's Informal Economy through Financial Education

The International Labour Organization (ILO) conducts financial education training for 63 women entrepreneurs in Lagos, Nigeria, aiming to foster economic growth and gender equality. Additionally, the initiative aims to empower women entrepreneur...

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Ghana

ILO working to improve productivity and working conditions of the Ghanaian shea industry

Capacity building trainings are running with shea entrepreneurs in and around Tamale

Limpopo Improve Your Business Training

South Africa