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World Day of Social Justice event spotlights business with social purpose and a viable social and solidarity economy

On the occasion of the World Day of Social Justice, the event in Turin focused on the role of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in organizing production and services to deliver livelihoods, equality and rights, especially in times of crises.

ILO-Luxembourg Partnership

Luxembourg and the ILO sign new Strategic Partnership Framework for 2026-29

The Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the ILO signed a new Strategic Partnership Framework for 2026-29.

Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan advances dialogue on care economy to promote gender equality and decent work

Government, employers’ and workers’ representatives met with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to discuss strengthening labour and social protection for domestic workers and advancing decent...

Working paper 159

Recent trends in informal employment in Georgia

Drawing on data from the Georgian Labour Force Survey (2021–2022), this paper provides a detailed statistical profile of informal employment in Georgia and discusses its key drivers.

ILO Macro policies

Opening markets, shaping jobs: The EU-India trade agreement

The EU and India have signed a long-awaited trade agreement which promises to reshape trade, growth, and employment across two of the world’s largest markets. ILO experts Radhicka Kapoor and Kee Beom Kim examine what this means for jobs, wages, and...

Global Accelerator

Employment counsellors improve jobseeker interviews in Fergana, Uzbekistan

From pilot to practice: an interactive training supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the Global Accelerator strengthened practical interviewing skills in Uzbekistan’s public employment services.

Global Accelerator

Development partners target work injury insurance gaps for construction workers in Uzbekistan

Under the Global Accelerator in Uzbekistan, international financial institutions and UN partners met to strengthen worker protection in the construction sector.

A market system analysis of the hotel, restaurant and café/catering (HoReCa) sector

This market systems analysis (MSA) examines the HoReCa sector’s structure, challenges and opportunities. It applies a market systems development (MSD) lens to understand the core transactions, supporting functions and regulatory environment that...

Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan launches new Social Insurance Law

Under the Global Accelerator programme, the constituents, the United Nations (UN) and development partners met in Tashkent to discuss implementation of Uzbekistan’s new Social Insurance Law introducing maternity and sickness benefits.

Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Armenia advances implementation of ILO Violence and Harassment Convention through national policy dialogue

Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations reviewed gaps and priorities for implementing Convention No. 190 following its ratification.

Kazakhstan tripartite constituents advance dispute resolution through social dialogue

An ILO-organized high-level round table in Astana brought together government, employers and workers to strengthen social dialogue and peaceful labour dispute resolution in Kazakhstan.

ILO and the Government of the Netherlands launch a project to protect Ukrainians working in energy

The initiative strengthens occupational safety and health and prepares workers for a sustainable recovery of the embattled energy sector.

12th Mont Blanc Meeting explores pathways to a sustainable and sovereign future through the social and solidarity economy

The 12th edition of the Mont Blanc Meetings, as organized by the SSE International Forum, positioned the social and solidarity economy at the heart of global efforts to build a sustainable and sovereign future. Convening representatives from the ILO...

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Interview with Ian Adderley, Technical Specialist, Mutual Societies Development Unit of the Financial Conduct Authority (UK)

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators and social and solidarity economy (SSE) actors from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on the cooperative,...

Transnational Company Agreements in 2025 focused on fundamental rights, safety at work, and due diligence

The recently updated section of the ILO Repository on Cross-Border Social Dialogue identified environmental issues and technological changes as priorities.

Just Transition

Montenegrin employers show how climate ambition is driving business value

Montenegrin businesses are turning climate ambition into business opportunity, using sustainability to boost competitiveness, efficiency and job quality.

Assessment of the National Employment Agency's policies and procedures

This report presents a comprehensive assessment of Moldova’s active labour market policies, as designed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and implemented by the National Employment Agency (NEA) and its territorial offices (TOs)....

Uzbekistan advances a just energy transition with UN Joint SDG Fund support

Uzbekistan’s energy transition links climate ambition with decent work, employment and social protection with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

EPIC

Azerbaijan joins Equal Pay International Coalition

By joining the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), Azerbaijan is strengthening its alignment with international labour standards and global efforts towards gender equality in the world of work.

Kazakhstan ratifies the Minimum Wage Fixing Convention, 1979 (No. 131)

Kazakhstan becomes the 57th country to ratify this Convention.