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Ghana-EU Business Forum: Catalyzing Growth in Ghana's Textile and Garment Industry
A group photo of the participants at the ILO-moderated panel on the current state of the textile and garment industry in Ghana, during the EU-Ghana Business Forum 2024

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
Group Photo of attendants of the 2024 Shea Expo 2024 held in Ghana

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

ILO supports specialized design workshops to strengthen designer capabilities in 50 SMEs from the South African footwear and leather sector
leather factory productivity

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
Field assessment at member factory of Forestry Products Association (FPA)

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
A seamster working at Expert Auto Trim in Durban, a Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work programme beneficiary enterprise in the Automotive Sector

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
His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana

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

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
 Cover image - Productivity measurement

Productivity measurement and analysis: A guidance note

The Swiss Ambassador visits Shea enterprises in Tamale

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...

From shop floor to success: Understanding productivity and decent work challenges in South African SMEs

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work South Africa

From shop floor to success: Understanding productivity and decent work challenges in South African SMEs

Formalization is transforming my shea butter business
Zakaria Adama Lacera smiles for the camera while scooping up shea butter nuts from a large white sack

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

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...

Young Ghanaians receive training on quality improvement in textile and garment sector

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.

Productivity: The key to decent work in small and medium enterprises

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's machinery and equipment industry - A systemic sector assessment

Viet Nam

Viet Nam's machinery and equipment industry - A systemic sector assessment

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work - South Africa Programme Brochure

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’s wood and furniture industry - A systemic sector assessment
Cover page of a systemic wood sector assessment

Viet Nam

Viet Nam’s wood and furniture industry - A systemic sector assessment

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Programme Ghana
Five women working on a group assignment

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Programme Ghana

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work
Five women working on a group assignment

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Project
Productivity

Productivity

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Project