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Just energy transition

Entrepreneurship skills help communities in Indonesia build new livelihoods beyond coal

Through the ILO's Regional Innovation Initiative for a Just Energy Transition (IKI-JET), three trainers are helping workers and communities in Indonesia build new livelihoods through entrepreneurship.

Sri Lanka moves to shield migrant workers from crises through enhanced social protection

National consultation calls for stronger, better-coordinated social protection systems in countries of origin and destination to protect migrant workers and their families before, during and after crises.

Social protection

Timor-Leste strengthens capacity to extend social security coverage to informal economy workers

The ILO, in collaboration with its International Training Centre (ITC-Turin), supports Timor-Leste in strengthening institutional capacity to expand social security coverage and improve access to protection for informal economy workers.

ILO programme strengthens actuarial capacity and governance for sustainable social security in India

Specialized training equips Indian officials to apply actuarial evidence to financial governance, strategic decision-making and the long-term sustainability of social security schemes.

Nigeria strengthens child labour action through new evidence and continuous monitoring

Nigeria is shifting from periodic child labour surveys to routine data generation, enabling more targeted interventions that protect children, support families and improve educational outcomes.

Responsible business conduct

Mentorship supports human rights due diligence in Thailand’s automotive and electronics supply chains

Seven companies participated in a new four-day programme designed to build responsible business conduct (RBC) through peer learning, dialogue and hands-on facilitation.

Just energy transition

South Sumatra’s youth look beyond coal towards a greener Indonesia

As South Sumatra looks beyond coal, the ILO and Sriwijaya University help young people prepare for and take part in Indonesia’s transition towards a greener and more inclusive economy.

Occupational safety and health

Thai employers introduced to approaches for preventing psychosocial risks and promoting mental health at work

The workshop, organized by the ILO in collaboration with the Employers’Confederation of Thailand (ECOT), highlighted the importance of an integrated approach to safety, health and well-being that addresses both mental health and physical health of...

Nigeria unites to equip youth for jobs, innovation and prosperity

Government, employers, workers, youth and development partners join forces to expand future-ready skills, decent jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities in Nigeria's growing digital and green economies.

Ghana reviews employment policy for future jobs

Ghana has launched a review of its National Employment Policy to create more inclusive, resilient and future-ready jobs for women, youth and workers.

Social dialogue

Union representatives in the Bahamas sharpen negotiation skills

Trade union representatives in The Bahamas strengthened practical collective bargaining skills through ILO-supported training focused on negotiation, communication and social dialogue.

News

ILO Director-General reaffirms partnership with Namibia

ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo concluded a mission to Namibia that strengthened cooperation on jobs, social protection and social dialogue, while highlighting Namibia's role as host of the 15th African Regional Meeting in December 2026.

Botswana validates investor guidelines to enhance impact of Foreign Direct Investment

Botswana has validated investor guidelines that promote responsible business conduct and decent work, helping improve the quality and development impact of foreign direct investment.

Japan–ILO partnership

The seventh Japan–ILO annual strategic consultation

The high-level session brought together senior officials from both sides to exchange views on development cooperation.

Climate change

El Niño threatens jobs and incomes for many workers in Latin America and the Caribbean, ILO warns

ILO research warns that the 2026–2027 El Niño could disproportionately affect vulnerable workers and highlights the importance of social protection, social dialogue and anticipatory policies to reduce the impacts.

South-South Collaboration

Africa and Asia-Pacific trade unions shape a fair digital future

Trade union leaders from Africa and Asia-Pacific met in Johannesburg to strengthen South–South cooperation and develop common strategies to ensure that digital transformation, including AI and platform work, advances decent work, social dialogue and...

Employers’ and business membership organizations

Lao employers help shape a new Decent Work Country Programme for a post Least Developed Country (LDC) transition

As Lao PDR prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, the ILO and its tripartite constituents have launched consultations on the country's 2027–2031 Decent Work Country Programme, aligning it with national development priorities...

Syria and the ILO strengthen government capacity to turn strategy into measurable results

Training programme equips Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour officials with practical tools to strengthen strategic planning, project implementation and results-based monitoring.

Building pathways to decent work for Lebanon's most vulnerable

With European Union support, the ILO has worked alongside Lebanon’s Ministry of Social Affairs to help transform social assistance into a gateway to jobs, livelihoods and economic inclusion.

Child Labour

Building safer futures for Kenya's Children

ILO and the Government of Kenya strengthen collaboration to accelerate action against child labour through stronger child protection systems, social protection, and decent work.