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Social Dialogue and Collective Bargaining in Montenegro: A Rapid Assessment

The rapid assessment provides a summary overview of the legal framework, institutional arrangements and performance, and practical functioning of social dialogue and collective bargaining in Montenegro. By highlighting strengths, structural...

Sectoral pathways to productivity and Decent Work

The report presents the findings of a diagnostic and prioritization study aimed at identifying the most promising sectors in Kosovo, where targeted interventions can most effectively enhance productivity, occupational safety and health practices,...

What are Fundamental Labour Rights?

A fair, safe and inclusive world of work depends on the fundamental principles and rights at work as defined by the International Labour Organization. These rights are universal standards applicable to all workers. Let’s hear about Fundamental...

The Future of Work

As you know, the world of work is undergoing a significant transformation. Technological developments, the climate crisis, globalization and demographic changes are significantly affecting how we work, which skills we need and even which jobs will...

The Contributions of the ILO Grant Support Programme to Social Partners and Civil Society Organizations

Let’s hear, in their own words, what the grant support provided by the International Labour Organization (ILO), with the support of the European Union, has brought to social partners and civil society organizations.

Employers' organizations

Employers in Kyrgyzstan advance plans for national confederation

Employers’ associations in Kyrgyzstan move towards establishing a national confederation of employers to strengthen coordination and representation at country level.

Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102)

Uzbekistan deepens understanding of Convention No. 102 through national tripartite seminar

Tripartite constituents in Uzbekistan advance dialogue on the ILO Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention and its role in strengthening national social protection systems.

Armenian employers promote formalization for business growth

A high-level conference in Yerevan brought together tripartite constituents to discuss practical approaches to advancing formalization and supporting business growth in Armenia.

Analysis note: Alternative economic forms for the provision of alternative childcare services in the Republic of Moldova

The Analysis Note provides an assessment of alternative childcare service models for children under three years of age, including home-based, family-type, and employer-supported care arrangements, established in line with Law No. 367/2022. While...

Kazakhstan strengthens mine safety through regional training in Ekibastuz

Workers, employers and inspectors build practical skills to improve safety in the mining sector with ILO support.

Rapid assessment of constraints and opportunities for women’s entrepreneurship development in Ungheni and Cahul

The study represents an analysis that explores the key challenges and opportunities for women’s entrepreneurship development in the Ungheni and Cahul districts of Moldova. It examines women’s needs and their access to business development services...

Decent work for domestic workers takes centre stage at regional exchange in Yerevan

Representatives from Armenia and Georgia met in Yerevan to share experiences and identify policy pathways to strengthen rights, representation and protection for domestic workers.

Moldova’s TVET Schools drive the green transition

Across Moldova, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) schools--which provide practical, job-oriented skills--are taking concrete steps to support the green transition. Through EcoImpact, a national grants initiative, students and...

Local employment partnerships

Young veterinarian turns his dream into a thriving business and career in Bosnia and Herzegovina

After completing the ILO’s “Start and Improve Your Business” training, Srđan Todorović opened up a clinic to provide essential veterinary services to his community.

ILO strengthens labour inspection in Ukraine through Open Source Intelligence training

The ILO has supported eighteen labour inspectors from Ukraine’s State Labour Service to complete specialised training on open-source intelligence (OSINT), strengthening their capacity to detect labour exploitation and violations of labour standards.

Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102)

Armenia evaluates pathways regarding ILO Convention No. 102

Armenia deepens engagement with ILO Convention No. 102 through consultations, a tripartite workshop and strengthened dialogue.

Guidelines on setting minimum service delivery standards for youth outreach in the context of the Youth Guarantee

Developed in the context of the Youth Guarantee in the Western Balkans, this guide helps national authorities and civil society organizations design and deliver effective outreach to young people detached from the labour market and public services....

Kazakhstan pilots regional training on occupational safety and health in mining

Workers, employers and inspectors strengthen safety practices and application of international standards through ILO-supported training in Karaganda.

RISE for Impact

Uzbek farmers strengthen skills in sustainable cotton production

ILO supports farmers in Uzbekistan with practical training on fundamental principles and rights at work, cotton production and farm management.

The ILO, Switzerland and Moldova launch a major employment programme to help advance inclusive economic development in Moldova

This latest initiative is the second phase of an ongoing project that aims to expand productive employment opportunities and strengthen labour market institutions in the Eastern European country.