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Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Advancing the social and solidarity economy in Switzerland: Support networks, needs and prospects

Constance André-Aigret, Coordinator of the APRÈS-VD Chamber of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE), discusses how SSE support networks strengthen SSE entities, the key challenges they face, and the opportunities for advancing the SSE in...

Republic of Moldova enhances labour inspection capacity with ILO support

The renovation of the State Labour Inspectorate's premises supports Moldova's ongoing labour market reforms and efforts to align with international labour standards and related EU acquis as part of its EU accession process.

ILO Working Paper 177

Why social dialogue is necessary for sustainable economic development: Exploring peak-level social dialogue in alternative scenarios

This paper argues that social dialogue is a necessary instrument for delivering sustainable economic development and social progress for all. It played a key role in shaping countries’ responses to the financial crisis of 2008–09 and the COVID-19...

Kazakhstan employers build a new generation of workplace trainers

Paryz Education, the training arm of Kazakhstan's employers' organisation, is expanding its capacity to deliver professional training for enterprises through certified trainers, digital learning and occupational safety and health services.

Green employment diagnostics for Just Transitions North Macedonia

This report presents the findings of the Green Employment Diagnostic for North Macedonia. It examines the complex interactions between climate change, economic transformation and labour market outcomes. It provides an integrated assessment of...

The promotion of sustainable, responsible and inclusive business practices among SMEs in Montenegro

This study examines how Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Montenegro are engaging with Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and human rights due diligence (HRDD) for decent work, with the aim of identifying how institutional and policy frameworks...

Trade unions strengthen regional cooperation in Central Asia

More than 40 trade union leaders discussed international labour standards, social dialogue and common labour market challenges during a regional meeting in Uzbekistan.

17th High-level meeting between the ILO and the European Commission

The International Labour Organization and the European Commission set renewed strategic agenda for social justice, quality jobs and a...

The two partners reaffirmed their strategic partnership and agreed to deepen their cooperation on social justice, decent work and quality jobs at their 17th High-level meeting.

C190 - Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Kyrgyz trade unions strengthen protection and representation of vulnerable workers by taking action against workplace violence

An International Labour Organization (ILO) workshop strengthened the capacity of trade unions to advance a world of work free from violence and harassment and support implementation of Convention No. 190 in Kyrgyzstan.

Meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs

Enforcement is the cornerstone for effective labour market governance

The ILO addressed the informal meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs organized by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, underlining that the effective enforcement of labour laws protects both workers and...

Kazakhstan strengthens capacity for social protection data collection

An International Labour Organization webinar brought together national institutions to improve social protection data collection and reporting.

Training course

ITCILO launches summer school on social dialogue and living wages

Organised with the support of the French Ministry of Labour and Solidarity, the course will examine how tripartite social dialogue and collective bargaining can help turn living wage principles into practice.

ILO and PERC strengthen regional dialogue on the future of work at Summer School in Armenia

Trade union leaders from Eastern Europe and Central Asia discussed artificial intelligence, platform work, social dialogue and the outcomes of the 114th International Labour Conference.

Newsletter

An Integrated Model for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut Harvesting in Türkiye”...

This newsletter provides information on the activities from September to December 2025 covering a 4-month period of the project “An Integrated Model for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut...

Joint ITCILO-INTEFP publication

Summer school on social dialogue: Industrial relations and due diligence

This volume presents selected papers and reflections from the first edition of the Summer School on Social Dialogue, dedicated to industrial relations and human rights due diligence.

Local Employment Partnerships strengthen labour market recovery in Ukraine

The ILO’s Local Employment Partnership approach is helping Ukrainian communities create jobs, address skills shortages and strengthen labour market governance through locally led cooperation.

Kazakhstan concludes mining safety project with tripartite review

A high-level tripartite session highlighted progress in strengthening occupational safety and health, social dialogue and institutional cooperation in Kazakhstan's mining sector.

Global Accelerator

ILO training strengthens employment counselling in Uzbekistan

Employment counsellors from four regions completed interactive ILO training, strengthening interviewing and assessment skills across public employment services in Uzbekistan.

Article

How to measure the economy-wide impact of AI

Poland becomes the first country application of a new World Bank Group–ILO technical collaboration designed to assess the potential macroeconomic impacts of Artificial Intelligence.

Labour market inclusion for refugees and other forcibly displaced persons

Germany: Economic and employment policies for inclusive labour markets

This brief is part of the series 'Labour market inclusion for refugees and other forcibly displaced persons' produced by the International Labour Organization.