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Youth employment
African Development Bank Group to introduce changes to prioritize investing in Africa’s young people
The African Development Bank, with technical support from the ILO, is rolling out the Youth, Jobs and Skills Marker System to systematically integrate job creation, skills development and youth empowerment across all its projects.
World Youth Skills Day
No time to wait: Bangladesh must upskill its youth today
This Op-Ed by Pedro Jr Bellen, Officer-In-Charge in ILO Bangladesh was published by The Business Standard, one of the leading English newspapers in Bangladesh on 15 July 2025 to mark the World Youth Skills Day.
Our impact, their voices
From tradition to transformation: A young Timorese farmer’s journey into vanilla cultivation
Demenicio Dodi, a young Timorese farmer, is harnessing the potential of vanilla to uplift not only his own life, but that of his community and nation.
Guinea validates its national strategy for quality apprenticeship
The Republic of Guinea has taken a major step forward in reforming its vocational training system with the validation of its National Strategy for Quality Apprenticeship, accompanied by an operational action plan.
Our impact, Their story
Skills that transformed my life and others
Bijly Baroi turned her passion for caregiving into a profession—and then into a platform to inspire others. With support from the ILO’s ProGRESS project and Unicare Health and Technical Training Institute, she went from trainee to trainer at a...
Lebanon’s private-sector labour market severely disrupted by conflict
ILO assessment highlights employment losses, business closures and long-term recovery challenges for both workers and enterprises.
Enterprise development
Artificial intelligence for digital novice enterprise training
The ILO’s training equipped digital novice entrepreneurs with practical artificial intelligence (AI) tools for business growth. Launched in Zamboanga and expanded nationwide, it offers tailored modules for startups and existing enterprises,...
Skills development
Core skills in the age of artificial intelligence
The ILO is reshaping digital skills training in the Philippines by integrating soft skills and artificial intelligence literacy into national programmes. Partnering with government, the ILO supported digital career transitions for underserved...
Empowering youth through mobility: Refrigerated trucks for horticulture hub
A refrigerated truck and a seven-ton truck was handed over to the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training to strengthen operations at the Mutoko Fruit and Vegetable Hub. The Hub is part of AfDB's support to the youth and...
ILO Working Paper 144
Global case studies of social dialogue on AI and algorithmic management
This working paper explores how social dialogue is shaping the use of AI and algorithmic tools in workplaces across five continents. Through case studies, it highlights how worker representatives are influencing AI-related decisions in areas like...
News
ILO shares lessons from PROSPECTS to advance support for forcibly displaced persons and host communities
The new report and an upcoming digital learning portal highlight lessons from five years of implementation under the PROSPECTS programme, offering practical insights and tools to strengthen inclusive, sustainable support for refugees and host...
Workshop
Training on Employment Assessment for Development Planning and GAIN Regional Hub Launch
Gender equality
Assessment of gender equality and social inclusion gaps in the skills and TVET sector of Bangladesh
This report highlights the need for significant improvements in gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) within Bangladesh's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system through a coordinated approach. involving various...
ILO highlights need for rights-based fair labour mobility as Danish EU Presidency commences
ILO Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Beate Andrees, contributed to the informal meeting of Employment and Social Affairs Ministers (EPSCO) held in Aalborg, Denmark.
Creating Change, One Story at a Time
Polio slowed my walk, not my will: Breaking limits, one phone at a time
Polio didn’t stop Arafath. Trained under the ISEC project, he turned his passion for electronics into a career, transforming his disability into a strength and a job into a mission to support his family and inspire others.
Creating Change, One Story at a Time
They call me a Rohingya refugee, but I’m also an entrepreneur
In the heart of a refugee camp, Saida’s kitchen is becoming a symbol of resilience. She’s one of 250 Rohingya women turning tradition into entrepreneurship through food processing training under the ISEC project. Each jar tells a story of survival,...
Skill development
From project to progress: Weaving skills and partnerships for the future of Viet Nam’s Textile and Garment
Viet Nam’s textile and garment industry is stepping into a new chapter, working toward sustainability goals through strengthened collaboration and skills development.
“Through their Lens" photography exhibition: Syrian refugees share glimpses of their lives in Jordan
The initiative, which included training refugees on photography and storytelling techniques, is the result of joint efforts under the Netherlands-funded PROSPECTS partnership, offering insights into the lives of those struggling with displacement.
Formalization
Research brief: Measuring digital platform employment in Viet Nam: Lessons learned from the pilot survey
This brief explores Viet Nam’s pioneering effort to capture digital platform employment through a labour force survey, offering valuable lessons for improving labour statistics to support informed policymaking.
Care economy
Media in action: Advancing reporting on care work in Indonesia
The ILO and the Alliance of Indonesian Journalists (AJI) Jakarta jointly conduct a series of media engagement activities to support the implementation of the Indonesia Care Economy Roadmap.
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