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ILO and Ministry of Manpower strengthen their collaboration in realizing social justice and decent work for all

The ILO Country Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste and the Indonesian Minister of Manpower under the new Cabinet conducts a courtesy meeting to continue strengthening the collaboration between ILO and the Ministry of Manpower.

Social dialogue

Harnessing social dialogue for Viet Nam’s sustainable future

How can social dialogue pave the way for inclusive growth and sustainable development? An event in Hanoi brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss and share the ILO’s latest report and relevance to Viet Nam’s context.

Stakeholders agree to strengthen labour protection in Uganda’s growing digital economy

The third thematic session of the Community of Practice on Decent Work in the Digital Economy led by the ILO and FUE highlighted the need for adapting legal and regulatory frameworks to ensure decent work for digital workers.

ILO co-hosts dialogue on inclusive digital transformation in Ethiopia

Along with the Government of Ethiopia, the social dialogue event validated survey findings to improve Ethiopia's Digital Inclusion Strategy, emphasizing refugees’ access to technology.

Research Brief

A new chapter for the ILO’s textual assets: Applying Generative AI to Labour Force Survey questionnaires

This brief highlights the use of Generative AI to create a database of Labour Force Survey questions, combining AI vision capabilities and human verification to ensure accurate data extraction. It introduces tools for digitization, semantic search,...

Digital economy

International Labour Organization fostering enterprises and shaping Rwanda’s digital future

ILO empowers trainers to drive youth employment, business growth, and digital transformation in Rwanda.

ILO Flagship report

Social Dialogue Report 2024: Peak-level social dialogue for economic development and social progress

The report explores the critical role of social dialogue in advancing decent work, ensuring a fair labour income distribution, addressing the challenges of the digital and green transitions and delivering a renewed social contract for peace and...

Social Dialogue Report 2024

Social dialogue key to economic and social development, enabling inclusive transitions

The new ILO Social Dialogue Report 2024 shows the potential of peak-level social dialogue in promoting decent work in an era of unprecedented change.

AI and Work

The Artificial Intelligence illusion: How invisible workers fuel the "automated" economy

While AI is celebrated as a driver of automation, its success hinges on an invisible workforce performing low-paid, precarious tasks under challenging conditions. This article unpacks the hidden realities of AI's "human-in-the-loop" model and its...

AI and the world of work

Bringing decent work at the heart of productive and smart agriculture with artificial intelligence in Indonesia

The third ILO Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the world of work forum aims to explore how AI can improve farming productivity and efficiency for food security and decent work.

Shaping a Global Perspective on the Future of Work

Mind the AI Divide

The Artificial Intelligence revolution will only widen the gap between high and low-income countries unless cooperative international action is taken, a new report from the ILO and the UN Office of the Secretary General’s Envoy on Technology...

Digital skills for inclusive growth and decent work in Uganda

The second Community of Practice workshop highlighted digital skills development as a key to expanding access to digital work for all.

Report

Platform work in Uganda: Promoting decent work for all

This report examines the growth and penetration of digital labour platforms across various sectors in Uganda, drawing insights from surveys conducted with 647 workers. The survey encompasses workers in the taxi, delivery, online freelance and...

ILO Publication

Embracing digital in Kenya

A practical guide for freelancers, digital entrepreneurs and owners of micro and small enterprises

Strong labour and social protections: Key to a thriving digital economy in Kenya

The fifth thematic discussion of the Community of Practice on Digital Skills and Jobs highlights the need for adapted and enforced international labour standards for digitally enabled jobs.

Prospects

Key stakeholders unite to shape Uganda’s digital workforce future

The first Community of Practice workshop in Kampala brought stakeholders together to advance decent work, address digital economy challenges, and shape inclusive policies for Uganda’s growing digital workforce.

New ILO-backed AI tool to support Colombia's coffee producers

A new AI chatbot will provide personalized advice to help improve working conditions and competitiveness for Colombia's coffee producers.

Workshop on upskilling and creating an inclusive digital economy organized

AI and Work

Minimizing the negative effects of AI-induced technological unemployment

As AI reshapes the job landscape, fears of widespread unemployment clash with optimism for productivity gains. This blog examines the nuanced reality and the need for proactive policies to support affected workers.

Sub-regional Programming Meeting: Advancing ILO strategies for the 2024-25 biennium

The ILO Team for Eastern Europe and Central Asia charts the path forward