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4th International Conference on Financing for Development

ILO welcomes global commitment to boost social protection investments

The outcome of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development calls for expanding social protection by at least two percentage points annually.

Tanzania Strengthens Labour Market and Migration Statistics Capacity

A five-day technical training workshop was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to enhance the capacity of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Office of the Chief Government Statistician (OCGS) of Zanzibar in analysing labour market and...

4th International Conference on Financing for Development

New global initiative to extend social protection coverage

The ILO and USP2030 unveil a global initiative under the Sevilla Platform for Action umbrella at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development.

Decent work isn’t just a concept but a strategy for more productive enterprises

Compilation of nine videos

NgoPi Care - Smart talk on care economy in Indonesia: Podcast series

"Ngobrol Pintar Care Economy" is a podcast series produced by ILO Indonesia that features casual talks about the care economy and decent work as part of the three-month campaign from December 2024 to March 2025. There are nine videos, each...

Decent Work in Supply Chains Evidence Hub

ILO launches knowledge platform to advance decent work in supply chains

The AI-powered knowledge hub on supply chains is designed to inform evidence-based policy decisions, putting supply chains insights and research at your fingertips.

Decent work

Barbados signs Decent Work Country Programme 2025–2030

Barbados officially launched its DWCP 2025–2030, uniting Government, employers, and workers in a shared commitment to promoting inclusive, sustainable employment and social justice. The Programme outlines strategic priorities aligned with national...

Skills development

South Africa Advances Just Transition with Skills for Green Jobs

Inclusive Social Dialogue Sessions in South Africa’s Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga provinces are helping shape skills development strategies to support a just transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.

Social protection

Chinese tripartite delegation explores social protection policy exchange with Poland and Germany to promote a just transition in the coal...

With support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), a Chinese tripartite delegation completed a five-day study visit to Poland and Germany (23–27 June 2025) to strengthen international exchange on social protection and promote a just...

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) Day 2025

Policymakers and business associations call for clear SME definitions, formalization and inclusive finance in Bangladesh

On 30 June 2025, government officials, entrepreneurs, economists, and development partners met to discuss a new SME policy for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). They highlighted the urgent need to clarify definition of SMEs and to establish a...

Article

Building resilience, empowering communities: 20th ILO Regional Seminar champions employment-intensive development

The conference gathered over 2,000 participants to explore inclusive, sustainable infrastructure and job creation, showcasing country experiences and helping build political momentum.

From factory floors to future dreams: Asefu’s journey

When the war closed the doors of her garment factory, Asefu Diriba faced devastating uncertainty. With resilience, support from the ILO and Swedfund, and a spark of solidarity, she launched her own home-based tailoring business. Her journey from...

ILO and employers’ organization strengthen partnership to boost vocational training in Syria

A new vocational training centre is set to enhance workers’ skills and promote safe work environments in Syria’s industrial sector.

Social dialogue

Saint Lucia sets new course for social dialogue

The country launches national initiative to strengthen tripartite social dialogue, with ILO support

Decent Work and Social Justice

Mid-year reflections: Advancing decent work together

Rebuilding lives and livelihoods in Aleppo: ILO boosts jobs and infrastructure recovery after the earthquake

The ILO created decent jobs in Aleppo restoring infrastructure, supporting recovery, and promoting recycling through employment-intensive works that empowered vulnerable communities and enhanced resilience.

ATUMNET Members Strengthen Capacity to Promote Fair Recruitment for African Migrant Workers

ATUMNET members met in Nairobi to strengthen their capacity to promote fair recruitment and develop shared advocacy messages to support the rights of African migrant workers.

Care economy

Market daycares empower mothers and boost livelihoods

Discover how innovative market-daycare initiatives like WowMom in Kenya are empowering women in the informal economy through vital childcare support and improved livelihoods.

Global Accelerator

Nepal sets course for jobs and social protection with UN Global Accelerator

As Nepal prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026, it has committed to the UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions- a bold step toward creating decent jobs and expanding social...

Strengthening Pathways for Skills Certification

The ILO supported Ethiopia and Kenya in operationalising their Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) frameworks by developing RPL assessment tools in six key occupations in Ethiopia and delivering capacity-building workshops for assessors and...