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ILO Director-General emphasizes the positive potential of AI and the importance of proper management for an inclusive digital transition
ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

ILO Director-General emphasizes the positive potential of AI and the importance of proper management for an inclusive digital transition

During his visit to Kazakhstan Gilbert F. Houngbo called for the protection of workers' rights, greater engagement with employers, and ensuring AI-driven jobs meet decent work standards.

Austria ratifies Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
Ratification ceremony of Convention No. 190 on 11 September 2024: Ambassador Désirée Schweitzer, Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations in Geneva, and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO.

Austria ratifies Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

Austria is the 45th Member State to ratify this convention.

When ILO good practices inform standard business operating procedures: the case of Grassi Ltd. (SCORE Albania)
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When ILO good practices inform standard business operating procedures: the case of Grassi Ltd. (SCORE Albania)

The brochure explains the rationale for Grassi Ltd, a workwear and uniform production company in Togez, Albania, to join the ILO SCORE Programme and the results the company achieved through the SCORE Programme.

SCORE Albania Factsheet
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SCORE Albania Factsheet

The ILO SCORE (Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises) Programme, funded by Sweden, improves productivity and working conditions in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The Factsheet describes the training process and highlights the...

Small business goes green and creates jobs in rural Moldova
Anatolie Peancovschi, entrepreneur and ILO beneficiary

ILO Success story

Small business goes green and creates jobs in rural Moldova

After decades of working abroad, Anatolie Peancovschi managed to start a car wash using an environment-friendly technology in his home village in the Republic of Moldova. Thanks to ILO support, he was able to expand his small business now employing...

Report on non-standard forms of employment under Moldovan legislation
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Report on non-standard forms of employment under Moldovan legislation

Traditionally, national labour legislation in the Republic of Moldova presumes that most, if not all jobs constitute “standard” employment relationships, i.e. they are defined as a job that is continuous, full-time, involving a clear subordinate and...

Trade Union proposes how to enhance wage setting in the Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
At the ILO-supported conference "The new salary system in the Republika Srpska"

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Trade Union proposes how to enhance wage setting in the Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

During the ILO-supported conference "The New Salary System in the Republika Srpska" in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina on August 27, 2024, the Confederation of Trade Unions of the Republika Srpska (SSRS) presented a detailed proposal on how to...

UNTFSSE Launches Open Online Package to Boost Awareness on Social and Solidarity Economy

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UNTFSSE Launches Open Online Package to Boost Awareness on Social and Solidarity Economy

Anticipation of skills need in the Republic of Moldova
Anticipation of skills need in the Republic of Moldova

Anticipation of skills need in the Republic of Moldova

From Potential to Power: Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow

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From Potential to Power: Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow

The role of employers in the process of labour law reforms: round table in the Kyrgyz Republic
On 29 August 2024 key employers’ and business organizations lead by The JIA Business Association, alongside representatives from the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic and international partners participated in a round table organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

The role of employers in the process of labour law reforms: round table in the Kyrgyz Republic

ILO/ACTEMP facilitates dialogue on labour legislation reforms between employers and the Government in Kyrgyzstan.

Impact of the Workshop on Improving Working Conditions for Vulnerable Groups in Türkiye

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Impact of the Workshop on Improving Working Conditions for Vulnerable Groups in Türkiye

Empowering Communities: Türkiye's Cooperative Workshop Charts a Path for Inclusive Economic Growth

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Empowering Communities: Türkiye's Cooperative Workshop Charts a Path for Inclusive Economic Growth

Local Employment Partnership--Hîncești District, Republic of Moldova
Local Employment Partnership Hîncești District, Republic of Moldova

Local Employment Partnership--Hîncești District, Republic of Moldova

Workshop Sheds Light on Labour Market Inclusion of Disadvantaged Groups in Türkiye

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Workshop Sheds Light on Labour Market Inclusion of Disadvantaged Groups in Türkiye

ILO supports technical exchanges between Türkiye and the Netherlands on eliminating child labour in seasonal agriculture
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ILO supports technical exchanges between Türkiye and the Netherlands on eliminating child labour in seasonal agriculture

Key stakeholders met in The Hague and discussed the formalization of the agricultural labour force and strategies to eliminate child labour in the sector.

Balancing Act: The Role of Digital Platforms in Shaping the Conditions of Creative Work
working paper, creative industry, workers, gig economy

ILO Working Paper 123

Balancing Act: The Role of Digital Platforms in Shaping the Conditions of Creative Work

This working paper explores the impact of digital platforms on creative workers, focusing on the dichotomy between platform control and worker autonomy. It examines both conventional artistic occupations like musicians and photographers as well as...

Advancing Safety and Economic Integration for Waste Pickers in Istanbul, Türkiye: Key Impacts

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Advancing Safety and Economic Integration for Waste Pickers in Istanbul, Türkiye: Key Impacts

ILO Supports Green Jobs through Nature-Based Solutions in Türkiye

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ILO Supports Green Jobs through Nature-Based Solutions in Türkiye

Employment trends for youth in Europe and Central Asia

Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024

Employment trends for youth in Europe and Central Asia

This brief highlights the key findings of the 12th edition of the Global Employment Trends for Youth in Europe and Central Asia.