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ILO Working paper 138

Responses of technical and vocational education and training institutions to the needs of industry’s digital transformation in South-East...

This paper investigates the responses of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions in South-East Asia to the demands of industry’s digital transformation in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0).

Latin America and the Caribbean

Survey on workers on web-based digital platforms

This report summarises a survey of 1,153 digital platform workers in Latin America and the Caribbean. It analyses their profile, working conditions and income, revealing precariousness, informality and lack of social protection. 52% use these...

Impact story

Empowered to ensure a safer and healthier fishing sector in Namibia

Historically, Merlus Fishing company had complied with only the basic requirements of the Merchant Shipping Act. Willem realized there was more to be done beyond mere compliance after participating in a joint safety inspection for fishing vessels in...

ILO discusses key areas to tackle forced labour and human trafficking in the EU

At a high-level conference hosted by the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU, the ILO discussed the shared challenges in the EU to tackle forced labour and human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation

The 4th Assembly of the Ibero-American Network of Public Employment Services (RISPE) was held in Madrid

It was attended by the ILO and took place from March 31 to April 2, 2025, promoted by the Spanish Public Employment Service (SEPE).

Infographic Series ‘GreenPulse for TVET’

3. Green and digital transitions creating new opportunities for employment and skills

Decent work, social justice and economic transformation

Championing decent work, social justice, and economic transformation

The ILO continues to drive progress in decent work, social justice, and economic transformation across the East Africa region. From strengthening social protection and digital skills development to promoting inclusive workplaces and sustainable...

Apprenticeship program

Advancing quality apprenticeships in Rwanda’s Digital Economy

Building Rwanda’s Digital future, strengthening apprenticeships for a skilled ICT Workforce

Investments in reskilling needed to support workers and tackle skills shortages

At the European Employment and Social Rights Forum, Celeste Drake, ILO Deputy Director-General, discussed a human-centred skilling agenda to navigate the threats and opportunities brought by rapid digital transformation.

Digitalization

Tripartite dialogue in Kazakhstan explores the impact of emerging technologies on decent work

ILO staff from across the subregion, Regional Office, the International Training Centre of the ILO and tripartite constituents exchange views on digital transformation, skills development and policy responses.

Research Brief

Generative AI and the media and culture industry

The brief explores the transformative impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on the media and culture industry, analyzing its effects on job exposure, skills demand, and employment conditions. It highlights the need for policy frameworks, ethical AI...

ILO Director-General calls for placing decent work at the heart of automation and AI adoption

ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, highlighted the likely positive impact of AI on job creation while cautioning against potential challenges in the labour market.

Enterprise development

New programme to close digital gap for 15,000 small businesses

The United Nations in the Philippines launched a new joint programme to bridge the digital divide and boost the competitiveness of enterprises through improved connectivity and support from UN agencies, including the ILO and government partners.

ILO and EESC join forces to shape a fair and inclusive AI-driven future at high-level conference

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world of work at an unprecedented pace, bringing both opportunities and challenges for workers, businesses and policymakers.

AI and Work

AI provides innovative ways to improve compliance with labour laws

AI is making labour inspections smarter and more effective. MIRA, a tool developed for Albania’s Labour Inspectorate with ILO support, helps inspectors spot workplace violations faster by using machine learning to analyze risks and predict problems....

How reskilling for AI could unlock new and better jobs

Education and reskilling are key if we are to ensure that artificial intelligence is beneficial to workers. This is according to experts who took part in a discussion moderated by the ILO as part of the AI For Good series.

Digital transformation in employment policies

The report examines if and how national employment policies (documented in the ILO’s Employment Policy Gateway) include digital transformation and related topics. It gives a short overview of the ILO’s work on employment policies and the...

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.