All resources: Antigua and Barbuda
Platform economy
Decent work in the platform economy in the Caribbean
The study examines the emerging landscape of platform work across eleven Caribbean countries, finding that its prevalence is currently limited and uneven, concentrated primarily in urban centers and the tourism sector, and dominated by...
Wage policies
Setting a minimum wage through evidence-based practices. A situation analysis and guide for Caribbean employers’ and business member...
This report examines multiple dimensions of minimum wage policies in the Caribbean and is informed by a survey of 190 companies and 17 EBMOs across 12 territories. Throughout the report, emphasis is placed on the need for an evidence-based approach...
Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum
Just Transition in Small Island Developing States is key to economic resilience
The ILO is promoting just energy transitions in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as a key strategy to boost workforce and economic resilience, as highlighted at the Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum in May 2025.
Employment in Focus series
Beyond tourism: A policy framework for economic diversification and job creation in the Caribbean
The Caribbean faces persistent employment and economic challenges, due to its overreliance on tourism and demographic challenges. ILO Employment and labour market specialist, Abdelmalik Muhummed explores how National Employment Policies can support...
2024 Labour Overview
Progress in the labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean remains insufficient
Despite some progress, a new ILO report highlights that labour informality, gender gaps, and access to formal employment for the youth remain key barriers to a more equitable labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Antigua and Barbuda taking major steps towards strengthening labour relations in public sector
Tripartite partners develop C151 action plan and complete ILO-led training on ILS reporting
Presentations: Antigua and Barbuda Validation Workshop C151
Presentation: Assessment report on legislation and practice of labour relations in the public service in Antigua and Barbuda
Twenty Caribbean trade union representatives better prepared to utilize ILS following ILO training
Three-week course aimed to boost understanding and strategic use of ILO’s supervisory mechanisms in advocating for workers'' rights.
ILO Caribbean provides insights on insurance schemes to protect farmer and fisherfolk livelihoods
Regional event focused on enhancing sustainability through insurance schemes tailored to Caribbean contexts.
Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024
Number of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) a cause for concern, despite falling jobless rate
New ILO report finds high shares of youth NEETs, regional and gender gaps, and growing youth anxiety about work, despite encouraging global youth unemployment trends.
Decent work, brighter futures
Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024
This report represents the 20th anniversary publication of the ILO’s Global Employment Trends for Youth (hereafter “GET for Youth”). As an anniversary edition, this GET for Youth looks back on what has been achieved since the dawn of the...
Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024
Employment trends for youth in the Americas
This regional brief highlights the key findings of the 12th edition of the Global Employment Trends for Youth in the Americas.
ILO Working Paper 121 - Joint publication ILO-World Bank
Buffer or Bottleneck? Employment Exposure to Generative AI and the Digital Divide in Latin America
In this new paper from the International Labour Organization and the World Bank Group, researchers found that Generative AI could have transformative effects on jobs and livelihoods in Latin America and the Caribbean. Nonetheless, gaps in digital...
Generative AI could transform millions of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean but digital divide poses challenges
Up to half of the jobs in the region for which GenAI could improve productivity – some 17 million – are hindered by gaps in digital access and infrastructure, according to a new ILO and World Bank study.
Antigua and Barbuda prepares accelerated action plan against child labour with ILO support
Efforts include stakeholder consultations made possible through Brazil-ILO South-South Cooperation Programme.
SIDS4: ILO Caribbean calls for greater integration of decent work in resilience policies
Mission also included meetings with Antigua and Barbuda tripartite constituents to identify areas for support.
Caribbean and South African labour officials host knowledge exchange on dispute resolution
Event part of ongoing regional forum and south-south cooperation initiative of the ILO Caribbean Office.
Caribbean employers ready to tackle minimum wage discussions
New ILO Caribbean report analyzes how EMBOs can benefit from digitalization that enhances data management
Publication examines opportunities and challenges related to use of digital tools.
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