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Towards Fair and Sustainable Global Supply Chains: Promoting Decent Work for Invisible Workers in South Asia”

Special address by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi at a knowledge sharing workshop organized by the Sustainable Global Supply Chains project

Launch of the project "Green jobs for young men and women in Algeria for a just transition to a sustainable work future"

On 1 and 2 June 2022, the ILO Office for Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania and Tunisia, together with the government of Algeria and social partners, organized a workshop to launch a project to promote green and better jobs in Algeria.

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Advancing productivity, quality improvement and decent work in Ethiopia’s garment industry - results so far.

The ILO Programme on Advancing Decent Work and Inclusive Industrialization in Ethiopia (SIRAYE) identified that a majority of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Ethiopian garment industry experienced low productivity and poor working...

The ILO research recommends steps to narrow digital skills gap in Indonesia

The ILO research identifies ICT skills shortages and provides key recommendations to narrow the digital gap in seven targeted countries, including Indonesia.

ILO, DOLE ink agreement to help workers return to work safely and digitally

A new deal with the ILO and DOLE aims to boost over 30,000 workers’ productivity in COVID-19 and typhoon-hit areas with the support of the Government of Japan.

Women entrepreneurs

Malaysia’s women entrepreneurs kickstart their financial journey with KUSKOP and the ILO

The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives and the International Labour Organization have launched a new collaboration to organize a series of virtual events to enhance women entrepreneurs’ access to finance.

ILO launches business coaching for rural enterprises and farmers in the Caribbean

The course is part of the on-going efforts by the ILO to effectively support smallholder farmers and small agri-businesses in their development, particularly through business coaching. The joint programme seeks to integrally support sectors, which...

Message at the Graduation ceremonies of the ILO-Great Women-J.P. Morgan women entrepreneurs peer programme

By Ms Sara Andersson, Project Technical Officer delivered on behalf of Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Graduation ceremonies of the ILO-Great Women-J.P. Morgan women entrepreneurs peer programme, 4 May 2022,...

ILO promotes responsible digital wage payments in Indonesia

The ILO, in collaboration with its constituents and the University of Indonesia, held an online event to present the assessment on digital wages for decent work in Indonesia with over 120 participants. The assessment is part of the effort to...

Dairy cooperatives in Mozambique benefit from ILO training tools

In strengthening dairy cooperatives in Mozambique, Coopermondo has been using the ILO tools Think.Coop and Start.Coop in the framework of the SALsA project.

Validation workshop on the deep dive study report into challenges and opportunities to promote decent work in Namibia’s fishing supply...

An up-to-date integrated picture of employment and labour-related trends as well as decent work challenges and opportunities in Namibia’s fishing supply chains.

ILO in partnership with the Federation for Egyptian Industries (FEI) launches the 5th Cycle of the Human Resources & Gender Academy

The ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) supported the development of the Human Resources and Gender Academy as a new service of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, through its Women in Business Unit (WiB) in cooperation with its Labour...

Press release

Greater progress on diversity and inclusion essential to rebuild productive and resilient workplaces

High levels of diversity and inclusion in the workplace are associated with greater productivity, innovation and workforce well-being, yet too little is being done to promote them, particularly among minority groups, meaning that enterprises,...

ILO Skills Challenge Innovation Call: winning proposals from Ecuador and Comoros start their innovation journey

Winning entries of the 2nd and 3rd Skills Challenge Innovation Calls were successfully launched in Ecuador and Comoros, with winning teams, partners and their networks expressing their commitment to support e-formality through skills development in...

ILO supporting apiculture farmers in Kenya to find opportunity in crisis

To meet the increased demand of honey during COVID-19, the ILO and its partners provided timely guidance to the apiculture farmers in Garissa, Kenya, improving their production and income.

New partnership to promote health and safety at work for prevention of occupational risk in Tunisian SMEs

The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (ISST) and the Poulina Group Holding (PGH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement SCORE Training

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Gender equality through improved labour standards compliance in the Philippines

A dialogue on gender equality and labour standards highlighted the need to strengthen efforts to promote rights at work and improve working conditions for women through social dialogue to ensure compliance with general labour standards, including...

UN Strengthens the Capacity of Nigerian MSMEs and Manufacturers to meet the demand for quality healthcare products and Personal Protective...

The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has led to a global health emergency and economic slowdown, necessitating prevention while promoting economic activities. Using the International Labour Organization (ILO) Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB)...

ILO’s ACCEL Africa Project Empowers Cooperatives in Nigeria’s Cocoa Value Chain

In Nigeria, the ILO’s ACCEL Africa Project is extending partnerships for the elimination of child labour and forced labour. The project strengthens support systems for farmers especially in the cocoa value chain, where child labour is prevalent.

Workers with disabilities

New guide offers insights to business on employing people with disability in the Asia-Pacific region

Updated ILO resource aims to help companies looking to provide accessible and supportive workplaces.