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Improving the livelihood and working conditions of the vulnerable workers

Assessment of skill gaps and Decent Work deficits in selected agro food value chains

Over 30 representatives from Govt. of Glgit Baltistan Province; UN; INGOs; Academia an famer’s groups unanimously validated the key findings of the Assessment Study, presented by Baltistan Cultural Development Foundation (BCDF) at the workshop in...

#PressingForChange in SMEs: How gender equality equals improved productivity

SCORE Training for improved productivity and working conditions in SMEs, ensures gender is a core component of all interventions – Why? Equality for all = success for all.

Wage Policy

Dialogues on effective wage setting processes in Pakistan continues

The ILO project on Labour Standards in Global Supply Chains (LSGSC) convened a three day workshop on “Wage Policy in Pakistan” for the officials of the departments of labour and planning and development from Provincial Governments and ICT, Pakistan...

Motivated workers lead workplace improvements

Huasheng Garments Co Ltd., a factory in China’s Zhejing Province, has a fresh look, thanks to SCORE Training. Employees now enjoy a cleaner working environment, higher morale and more harmonious working relationships.

ILO & TÜV Rheinland expand partnership for implementation of SCORE Training

TÜV Rheinland and the International Labour Organization have entered into a Public Private Partnership to deliver Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Training to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

A successful partnership between ILO and ETI: 2017 SCORE Training highlights

ILO and ETI reflect on their first year jointly implementing SCORE Training in Chinese SMEs.

Enterprise development

SCORE Mid-Term Review (MTR) Workshop in Beijing Fangshan Successfully Accomplished

The MTR workshop reviewed SCORE progress in Fangshan after completing SCORE Training on Module One-Workplace Cooperation and called on pushing forward SCORE Training on Module Five- Safety and Health at Work in next stage.

Enabling Environments for Sustainable Enterprises

Albanian employers present business priorities for sustained enterprise growth

“Start and Improve Your Business” Training of Trainers Held in Nalchik

A training of trainers under the International Labour Organization (ILO) programme “Start and Improve Your Business” was held on 4-9 December 2017 in Nalchik, the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria, Russian Federation. Experts from the state institutions...

ILO Launches SCORE Phase III in Ghana

The Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) programme of the ILO enters its third phase of implementation expected to run till 2021 in Ghana.

SCORE Programme

ILO Programme increasing productivity in SMEs by up to 50%, enters third phase

On 4 December 2017, the International Labour Organization (ILO), along with the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), officially launched Phase III of the Sustaining...

Enabling Environments for Sustainable Enterprises

Ukrainian employers present business priorities for sustained growth

Last month the Federation of Employers of Ukraine presented their reform proposals for creating an enabling business environment in the country. The launching event was attended by the Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister, Pavlo Rozenko, the President of...

Global supply chains

How to promote decent work and workers’ rights in export processing zones

This week, ILO headquarters in Geneva is hosting a meeting of experts to promote decent work and protection of fundamental principles and rights at work for workers in export processing zones (EPZs). ILO News spoke with Vic van Vuuren, Director of...

Enterprise development

Scaling up SCORE Training in Huzhou-The Mid-term Workshop on Learning and Experience Sharing

Under the strategic partnership with State Administration and Work Safety (SAWS), Huzhou kicked off its SCORE Project in March 2017 and more than 50 enterprises started the SCORE training and factory walk-through improvement consultation. The Huzhou...

Business stories

High-level politician requests scaling up ILO’s programme models for wider impacts

Head of the Party Central Mass Mobilization Committee Truong Thi Mai visited factories under Better Work Viet Nam and SCORE Training, focusing on industrial relations issues.

You Are an Entrepreneur: Training for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Launched in Pskov

The Pskov State University Faculty of Management hosted a launch of ‘You Are an Entrepreneur’ training programme for aspiring entrepreneurs.

World Employment and Social Outlook 2017 – Sustainable enterprises and jobs

ILO calls for new strategies to help SMEs get loans

Bank loans can help firms improve job quality and productivity, but are often difficult to get for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Consequently, policy-makers should look into ways to make it easier for SMEs to access such external funding.

Our impact, their voices

Learning to run a small business in conflict and poverty-wracked Yemen

The conflict in Yemen has robbed millions of people of their livelihoods, particularly in rural areas. A joint ILO-UNDP programme helps vulnerable youth set up their own business.

World Employment and Social Outlook: Sustainable Enterprises and Jobs

Sluggish SME development hurts jobs and the economy, ILO says

Investing in workers and innovation, and boosting trade and social dialogue are key to stemming rising global unemployment, the latest edition of the ILO's flagship report shows.

World Employment and Social Outlook: Sustainable Enterprises and Jobs

Sluggish SME development hurts jobs and the economy, ILO says

Investing in workers and innovation, and boosting trade and social dialogue are key to stemming rising global unemployment, the latest edition of the ILO's flagship report shows.