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Japan Textile Federation Sustainability Seminar Report

Mr. Takasaki, Director's presentation: What is the sustainability strategy of SMEs? -from the perspective of the ILO-

World Environment Day 2021 – Reimagine, recreate, restore

SCORE Training re-imagined and equipped to help SMEs build back greener

The COVID-19 crisis has forced all companies to re-imagine their ways of doing business in order to ensure the continuity of their activities and the health of their employees. SCORE Training has not been spared the changes in the working...

Is Asia ready for e-formalization?

Technology can play an important role bringing workers in the Asia-Pacific region into the formal sector. Sara Elder, Senior Economist at ILO’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific explains why.

Report highlights need for gender equality in Asia’s garment sector

A new ILO report 'Moving the needle: Gender equality and decent work in Asia’s garment sector' examines the status and trends relating to women and gender dynamics in Asia’s garment sector while providing a roadmap for action to accelerate progress...

ILO issues call for ideas and solutions to support e-formality through skills development in Latin America and the Caribbean

Skills development and innovation for reducing informality in the region is a key objective of this ILO call, which will provide financial and technical support to IT projects that boost formalization through the improvement of skills.

In the Dominican Republic, 50 enterprises and associations improve their quality and productivity through SCORE Training

Implementing the ILO’s SCORE Training has led to improvements in working conditions and productivity in small and medium enterprises.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2021

SCORE Training adapts to help SMEs respond to the health crisis and implement occupational health and safety measures

COVID-19 has brought occupational health and safety to the forefront of the world of work. All stakeholders have had to adapt to remain safe and resilient. On this World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the importance of investing in resilient...

Webinar: Informality and the transition to formality in forced displacement contexts

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Online training to improve prevention strategies against COVID-19

Restrictive measures against COVID-19 prevented SCORE Training from taking place as normal face-to-face. However, SCORE trainers were trained early in the use of e-learning and online tools, and used their newly acquired skills to innovate in...

Gender equality: the new pillar of the Colombian Sustainability Award for Good Labor Practices

Thanks to an initiative led by the International Center for Social Responsibility & Sustainability (Centro RS) in partnership with the Colombian Federation of Human Resource Management (ACRIP) and the International Labor Organization (ILO), gender...

New enterprises survey

Weathering the storm: Montenegrin Employers organization helps Government in shaping COVID-19 policy response

The COVID-19 crisis devastated Montenegro’s large tourism sector with knock-on effects on the whole economy. In 2020, Montenegro’s GDP decline of an estimated 15.2 per cent was one of the deepest in Europe. With the crisis showing no signs of...

Activity-based learning: Supporting enterprises at a time of crisis

As enterprises in the Asia-Pacific are hard hit by COVID-19, Charles Bodwell, ILO Enterprise Development Specialist for East and South-East Asia and the Pacific, reflects on the ILO’s ongoing support for enterprises through activity-based learning...

Building resilience and COVID-19 recovery for Lao PDR’s micro, small and medium enterprises

As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ILO with funding from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation launches new project promoting resilience and recovery of Lao PDR’s micro, small and medium enterprises.

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Communication, prevention measures and adaptations of Mauritian SMEs against COVID-19

Using the SCORE module - COVID-19 Safety & Health at Work - enterprises in Mauritius implement the necessary measures to protect their employees from the risk of the virus spreading, while strengthening their communication and preparing for recovery.

ILO hosts first-ever virtual exhibition on sustainable enterprises

In an online event organized with the ITCILO, ENTERPRISES staff engaged with colleagues from their virtual booths, sharing materials, chatting and networking.

ILO supports the 2021 Session of the Nigerian National Labour Advisory Council Meeting

The National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) in Nigeria meets to discuss ratification of international labour standards, and other labour related matters to promote decent work in the country.

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How capacity building and greater employee involvement can address low productivity in the Ethiopian garment sector

The textile and garment sector in Ethiopia is undergoing a substantial boom right now, and this growth needs to be accompanied by improvements in working conditions and productivity. This case study shows how SCORE Training helps SMEs address the...

COVID-19 and road transport

Help needed for the “heroes” of the road

Risks related to infection, theft and quarantine, combined with the closure of welfare facilities and other restrictions, have created complex social and economic issues for road transport drivers and companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Opening address at the consultation on the Joint UN research on “Unlocking opportunities to build a better normal: Toward gender responsive...

By Ms Ma. Concepcion Sardaña, Senior Programme Officer delivered on behalf of Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the consultation on the Joint UN research on “Unlocking opportunities to build a better normal:...

Webinar: Formalisation and the MSD approach: business growth, resilience and improved working conditions