All resources: digital labour + digital divide + artificial intelligence + gig economy + data protection + algorithmic management

Transforming lives through skills & innovation in Ethiopia

The ILO is transforming lives through targeted investments in youth training and digital empowerment. From TVET to tech hubs, opportunities are opening for refugees and host communities. Decent work begins with inclusion, ambition, and action.

Skills and employability

New initiative to boost green and digital skills in ASEAN construction sector

Focused on the Philippines and Thailand, the new ILO initiative with the Government of the Republic of Korea, will deliver green and digital skills training to young people, supporting a sustainable transition in ASEAN’s construction sector.

ILO-Brussels stresses the role of ALMPs anchored in rights and based on social dialogue

As profound changes sweep the world of work, national Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPs) have never been more relevant. The ILO’s role as a global partner in building inclusive, responsive, and future-oriented labour market systems is more vital...

Press release

ILO PROSPECTS programme launches Digital Innovation Hub in refugee-hosting Jigjiga

The ILO, in partnership with the Somali Regional State and the Netherlands, has opened a Digital Innovation Hub in Jigjiga, Ethiopia. Part of the PROSPECTS programme, the hub offers co-working spaces, free internet, and digital skills training to...

ILO adopts landmark Convention on biological hazards in the working environment

The International Labour Conference – the annual meeting of the International Labour Organization – also held a first standard-setting discussion on decent work in the platform economy, among other issues.

Toolkit

Exploring the gig economy: Challenges and opportunities

Self-guided resource

Exploring the gig economy: Challenges and opportunities (booklet)

This resource is part of the toolkit “Exploring the gig economy: challenges and opportunities”. It can be used as a stand-alone resource by individuals looking to find out more about working in the gig economy, or as part of awareness-raising...

ILO and Digital Cooperation Organization forge partnership to advance inclusive and sustainable digital economies

The ILO and DCO sign a strategic agreement to address the impact of digital transformation on global labour markets. The partnership aims to promote decent work through digital skills, inclusive policies and support for youth, women and vulnerable...

Policy Brief

Platform Work Associations and the Platform Workers Act in Singapore

This policy brief outlines Singapore’s journey towards greater protections for platform workers. It expounds on the role played by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and other Associations in working with tripartite partners to advocate for...

Training aid

Exploring the gig economy: Challenges and opportunities (slide deck)

This resource is part of the toolkit “Exploring the gig economy: challenges and opportunities”. It can be used as a stand-alone resource by individuals looking to find out more about working in the gig economy, or as part of awareness-raising...

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

Training for tomorrow: The ILO equips business consultants in Viet Nam to guide human-centered AI adoption

Local consultants are empowered to help SMEs in Viet Nam adopt AI responsibly—boosting productivity, protecting workers, and bridging the digital divide with a human-centered approach through the Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work programme.

Digital economy on entrepreneurs

Empowering Rwanda’s youth entrepreneurs in the digital economy

Rwanda, Kigali (ILO News) - In the heart of Rwanda’s thriving digital transformation, young entrepreneurs are emerging as key drivers of innovation and growth.

Digital Inclusion

Rwanda’s youth drive digital growth a strong first year for ILO’s Decent Jobs project

ILO project builds digital job pathways and skills for young Rwandans with support from Luxembourg

Enterprise digitalization

A young farmer’s journey to smarter agribusiness

At 24, Maria Joyce Escosa transforms farming in Igbaras with organic produce and digital tools, blending tradition with innovation for a sustainable future.

Framework Working Group

Artificial intelligence adoption and its impact on jobs

This paper, drawing primarily upon recent and ongoing research at the ILO, suggests a landscape where AI is more likely to augment human capabilities and enhance productivity in many roles rather than leading to widespread automation, although...

Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB)

The Start and Improve Your Business programme making waves with young entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe

The Business Growth for Young Entrepreneurs (BG4YE) project aims to improve economic and employment opportunities for youth and women through sustainable enterprises and enhanced on-the-job skills development. This is happening under a partnership...

Work in Progress - A Podcast by the ILO Research Department

AI and HR: what happens when algorithms manage people?

What happens when algorithms start making decisions about who gets hired, promoted, or assigned the night shift? In this episode, Nikolai Rogovsky joins us to explore how AI is reshaping HR practices — and what it means for fairness, dignity, and...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025

Around the world, the 2025 SafeDay campaign explored how AI and digitalization are revolutionizing safety and health

Every 28 April, the ILO commemorates the World Day for Safety and Health at Work to promote safe, healthy and decent working environments.

Partnership for sustainable development

ECA and ILO forge partnership to promote social justice and inclusive economic growth in Africa

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and ILO have signed a groundbreaking MoU to advance social justice and inclusive economic growth across Africa. The partnership will focus on job creation, youth and women’s empowerment, social...

Joint study

One in four jobs at risk of being transformed by GenAI, new ILO–NASK Global Index shows

The refined global index of exposure to Generative AI offers policymakers a vital tool for managing the impact on work.