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Youth Employment

ILO, Korea and tripartite partners join hands to amplify youth voice for decent work and green jobs in Viet Nam

ILO, its tripartite partners and Vietnamese youth join together for a dynamic dialogue on decent work and green jobs. This meaningful event is organized under the Integrated Youth Employment Programme, funded by the Government of the Republic of...

ILO releases new guidance on building rights-based unemployment protection schemes

A new ILO brief highlights the crucial role of unemployment protection schemes in supporting economies and workers, especially in the aftermath of crises.

ILO-China Partnership

ILO and China renew commitment to advancing South–South Cooperation on skills development and decent work in ASEAN

The two partners signed an amendment to their South–South and triangular cooperation agreement, reaffirming efforts to support skills development and decent work in the Global South.

Retooling TVET Trainers to Strengthen Skills Training in Hairdressing and Domestic Work

Twelve trainers in hairdressing and domestic work walked away with sharpened technical and instructional skills, directly addressing the instructor shortage holding back five BRMM-supported TVET centres and raising the quality bar for vocational...

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

When AI meets decent work: A productivity breakthrough from the factory floor

Insights from HITI’s real-world pilot under the ILO’s Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Programme

Social dialogue

Timor-Leste advances its social dialogue mechanisms

The ILO supports Timor‑Leste in strengthening and reviewing its National Labour Council through a self‑assessment approach.

Nigeria Moves to Expand Social Protection to Informal Economy Workers

Nigeria has convened a high-level national dialogue to accelerate the extension of social protection to millions of informal economy workers, reaffirming government commitment and strengthening partnership with the ILO, employers, and workers’...

Cambodian officials gain skills to review national technical and vocational education and training policy

ILO supported training builds evidence-based policymaking skills as Cambodia reviews its national TVET policy 2017-2025.

Employers’ and business membership organizations

Montenegrin employers lead the way on just transition with ILO partnership

The Montenegrin Employers’ Federation (MEF) -with support of the ILO- launch a national dialogue on just transition, addressing gaps between climate ambition and private sector capacity.

Mozambique advances tripartite understanding of the SSE with ILO support

The ILO led an induction session for Mozambique’s Labour Consultative Commission to build shared tripartite understanding of the social and solidarity economy and support discussions toward a national social and solidarity economy strategy.

Just transition

Private sector at the core: Montenegrin employers lead the dialogue on just transition

An ILO-supported assessment highlights limited business consultation, insufficient information, financing constraints, and regulatory uncertainty as key barriers to a just green transition. Strengthening social dialogue and placing employers at the...

Kenya Reviews Cabinet Directives to Strengthen the Labour Migration Management Bill, 2025

Kenya's multi-agency stakeholders gathered to comb through Cabinet directives on the draft Labour Migration Management Bill, reaching consensus on key revisions including a proposed rename to the "Labour Mobility Bill," in a step toward a more...

Decent work

Grenada charts path to decent work: Tripartite partners unite in landmark workshop

Tripartite stakeholders from Grenada's government, employers, workers' unions, in addition to civil society united in a landmark workshop to validate the Decent Work Country Diagnostic for the nation's first Decent Work Country Programme.

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

Productivity with purpose: Collaboration for a new era in Viet Nam

How ILO is supporting Viet Nam’s forward-looking employment promotion efforts.

Building more productive and resilient construction enterprises in South Africa’s Waterberg District

Twenty-five construction SMMEs in Waterberg District completed an ILO-supported training and mentorship programme to strengthen decent work practices, improve compliance, and boost productivity. Through practical training and tailored support, the...

Social protection

ILO and Chinese partners review China’s social security system through the lens of international labour standards

New joint report

Between 121 and 142 million people are employed in the circular economy globally

A new report by the ILO, Circle Economy, the World Bank Group, and UN-PAGE urges policies for decent jobs, sustainable enterprises, and stronger social protections in the circular economy.

ILO vocational training strengthens women’s economic empowerment and community resilience in Myanmar

Skills training equips women to earn incomes, rebuild livelihoods and contribute to post-earthquake recovery in Mandalay and Southern Shan State.

Trade for Decent Work

Viet Nam explores resilient and inclusive path for jobs in trade and global supply chains

Amid rising global trade uncertainties, Viet Nam is experiencing a growing need to enhance the resilience and inclusiveness of its global supply chains while ensuring that workers and enterprises can navigate future transitions.

Qatar Foundation and the International Labour Organization partner to help shape the future of Qatar’s workforce

Insights from Qatar Foundation alumni will be harnessed to develop policy briefs covering key employment areas – from skills gaps and talent retention to gender equality