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SMEs in Peru transform to become more productive and competitive

Through government lead initiatives to institutionalise SCORE, a sustainable model has been developed to ensure more Peruvian business have access to SCORE Training.

Enterprise development

ILO-ETI Experience Sharing Session on SCORE Training for Supply Chain

ILO and ETI celebrate closure of successful pilot collaboration to upgrade supply chains with SCORE Training in China.

ILO-ETI Experience Sharing Session on SCORE Training for Supply Chains in China

The ILO SCORE project and the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) co-organized the ILO & ETI SCORE Experience Sharing Session 2019 in Hangzhou, China.

Launched, the latest ILO report on finance for small business in Indonesia

The ILO launched its latest report on finance for small business, aimed to broaden the knowledge base on finance for small enterprises in Indonesia.

Our impact, Their voices

Making safety and health at work a priority for the benefits of all

The wide reaching benefits of SCORE Training Safety & Health at Work explained in a successful case study in Viet Nam..

Enterprise development

ILO expands support to the wood-processing industry to northern Viet Nam

The industry is growing quickly in the North with a lot of demand from factories for assistance to become more competitive.

National workshop on fundamental principles and rights at work and occupational safety & health in the cotton supply chain

The ILO convened a two days National Consultative Workshop on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and Occupational Safety & Health in the Cotton Supply Chain.

SCORE programme

Trade unions play an active role in improving SMEs’ productivity and competitiveness

Under the SCORE programme in Indonesia, trade unions have been involved in promoting and improving the Indonesian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They have been involved in SCORE’s capacity building activities since the beginning of the...

ILO pilots Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) training programme in Pakistan

The International Labour and Environmental Standards Application in Pakistan’s SMEs (ILES), a project of ILO, funded by the European Union, piloted SCORE training programme in Pakistan. Ten large textile enterprises and 13 consultants were trained...

Simuka-Phakama! Green businesses can catalyse meaningful changes to the Zimbabwean economy

On Friday 15 March 2019, 28 green business ideas from emerging and established small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) were celebrated at the Simuka-Phakama 2018 Green enterPRIZE Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony. The business awards were delivered...

Inspiring change on the gender front

“Ensuring equal opportunities for women is everyone’s responsibility and benefits not only the enterprise but society at large. MIG SCORE supports SMEs to create a more gender balanced workforce, stressing the importance of equal opportunity and...

China to benefit from responsible business conduct in supply chains

Delegates to a technical seminar on CSR in the electronics and textiles sectors discuss challenges and practices.

Responsible supply chains in Thailand

EU, ILO and OECD join hands to forge partnerships for sustainable business and responsible supply chains

Addressing an event to introduce a new project promoting Responsible Supply Chains, the Minister of Labour of Thailand and the Ambassador of the European Union underlined the importance of responsible business practices in supply chains in Thailand...

Our impact, Their voices

Opening space for exchange to build a positive company culture

SCORE Training opens space for exchange that did not previously exist; promoting dialogue and participation for all at AMFA VITRUM

Corporate Social Responsibility

New project promotes socially responsible labour practices in Viet Nam

The project funded by the European Union will focus on seafood and furniture industries, two key export sectors of the country.

Textile industry

ILO and H&M Group expand partnership

The ILO and H&M Group have broadened their cooperation to further improve working conditions and productivity in textile and garment industry supply chains. This partnership will help drive both the Decent Work and Sustainable Development Goal...

InfoStories

The power of small: Unlocking the potential of SMEs

Explore this InfoStory to find out how the ILO is supporting small and medium enterprises to reach their full potential – and securing a better future of work for everyone.

News update

ILO Boosts Disaster Resilience of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka

With the support from Government of Japan ILO assist in strengthening climate change resilience and disaster recovery within Sri Lanka’s MSME sector.

Our impact, Their voices

BEDO and SCORE : Together making a difference

SCORE Training’s “unique and holistic approach” has assisted over 1,300 of BEDO’s members to develop and upgrade their manufacturing businesses in Indonesia.

SCORE

Swiss high-level delegation visits wood processing company

The delegation with representatives from the Swiss Government, employers and workers’ organizations visited Tien Hung Furniture Co., a Binh Duong-based wood processing company which has sucessfully participated in SCORE Training.