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Ghana-EU Business Forum: Catalyzing Growth in Ghana's Textile and Garment Industry
The ILO's Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work project played a key role in the Ghana-EU Business Forum's panel on textiles, highlighting opportunities for growth, the essential role of female entrepreneurs, and the industry's potential to drive...
Stakeholders in shea nuts service and value chain agree to appropriate pricing
The Ghanaian Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr. Mohammed Hardi Tuferu, has announced the minimum price for a kilogramme of shea nuts as agreed by stakeholders in shea nuts business
Partnership with South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC)
ILO supports specialized design workshops to strengthen designer capabilities in 50 SMEs from the South African footwear and leather sector
Decarbonisation is a new priority for Viet Nam's wood processing industry
Vietnamese wood processing enterprises are increasingly recognising the importance of sustainable practices. With support from the ILO Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Viet Nam team, efforts are underway to enhance awareness and promote...
Unlocking national potential: Two years of ILO Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work
At this programme milestone, we reflect on the highlights of the past year while also offering a glimpse into what 2024 brings.
The President of the Republic of Ghana reaffirms his commitment to passing a new Labour Act in Labour Day speech
An update on how productivity and decent work are being boosted in South African SMEs
ILO's Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work programme in South Africa partners with Productivity SA and the South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) to promote technical capabilities, advance productivity growth and increase...
Productivity measurement and analysis: A guidance note
The Swiss Ambassador visits Shea enterprises in Tamale
As part of the Swiss Embassy’s strategy to promote private sector development in Ghana, Her Excellency Simone Giger visits three female owned shea enterprises in the Northern Region of Ghana that are supported by the ILO programme Producitvitiy...
Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work South Africa
From shop floor to success: Understanding productivity and decent work challenges in South African SMEs
ILO Voices | Informal economy
Formalization is transforming my shea butter business
Zakaria Adama Lacera shares the challenges and rewards of formalizing her shea butter production and soap business in Ghana.
Improved productivity evidence for better policy making in South Africa
In this interview, Mothunye Mothiba, Chief Executive Officer of Productivity South Africa, discusses how partnering with the ILO Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work team will improve productivity analytics to support policy work involving key...
Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Ghana
Young Ghanaians receive training on quality improvement in textile and garment sector
An ILO-GIZ collaboration equips Ghana’s young workers with practical skills to promote quality improvement and advance productivity growth.
Video series
Productivity: The key to decent work in small and medium enterprises
Powered by Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Programme, this 5-part video series looks into the importance of productivity growth for decent work and sustainable economic growth. It explores its significance in today’s changing world of work,...
Viet Nam
Viet Nam's machinery and equipment industry - A systemic sector assessment
Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work - South Africa Programme Brochure
This brochure provides an overview of the Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work programme in South Africa
Viet Nam
Viet Nam’s wood and furniture industry - A systemic sector assessment
Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Programme Ghana
Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work
Productivity
Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Project