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Working the land, shaping new lives: Refugees and host communities join forces in Iraq

In Iraq, refugees and host community members work together to improve irrigation and farmland through the ILO’s Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP).

German Development Bank and ILO highlight community impact in northern Lebanon

From municipal rehabilitation to sustainable land use, a joint field visit showcases how employment-intensive infrastructure projects are improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable development.

Start.CareCoop

Start.CareCoop training guide

A practical five-day training which guides participants through the process of starting a care cooperative by helping them define their business ideas, develop a sustainable business plan, manage finances and craft strategies for community...

Think.CareCoop

Think.CareCoop training guide

A one-day orientation tool designed to help participants understand their care needs and how the cooperative model can address them, highlighting its values and principles, potential benefits and challenges within the care economy, and its relevance...

Start.CareCoop

Start.CareCoop facilitator’s guide

Start.CareCoop facilitator’s guide provides in-depth information on how to organize and facilitate trainings. The guide explains how to plan a training session, offers guidance on facilitation techniques, and includes step-by-step descriptions of...

Think.CareCoop

Think.CareCoop facilitator’s guide

Think.CareCoop facilitator’s guide provides in-depth information on how to organize and facilitate training sessions. The guide explains how to plan a training session, offers guidance on facilitation techniques, and includes step-by-step...

Cambodia accelerates skills transformation with new global partnerships on National TVET Day

ASEAN collaboration and South-South cooperation agreements drive Cambodia’s commitment to future-ready skills and regional integration under the ASEAN Year of Skills 2025.

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

ILO/China Partnership strengthens Cambodia’s future-ready workforce

South-South Cooperation under the ILO/China Partnership Programme took centre stage during Cambodia’s 8th National TVET Day 2025, as the country showcased its commitment to building a future-ready workforce through international partnerships.

Agreement was signed by employers' organisations from Cambodia and Nepal, paving the way for future cooperation

The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FNCCI) and the Cambodian Federation of Employers and Business Association (CAMFEBA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the International Labour Conference in June 2025

Key publications

Skills and Employability

This brochure highlights a select number of knowledge products (publications, reports, guidelines, among others) produced by the Skills and Employability Branch of the ILO Employment Policy, Job Creation and Livelihoods Department (EMPLOYMENT).

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...

ILO promotes skills development fund mechanism for Indonesia

The ILO showcases its initiatives on inclusive skills development through skills development fund (SDF) and employment services.

Skills development

Lao People’s Democratic Republic enhances skills certification system as ASEAN marches on to achieve regional skills mobility

The ILO/Korea Partnership Programme’s mutual recognition of skills (MRS) capacity building programme has revitalised the national assessment and certification system of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, paving the way for greater regional skills...

Reconnecting heritage and community: The revitalization of Jounieh’s historical alleys

A revitalisation project is underway in Jounieh’s historic Souk area, where the old coastal alleys are being restored, thereby reinvigorating the derelict area, allowing inclusive access to the sea, ensuring a sustainable approach to rehabilitation...

PROSPECTS Impact

Empowered with ILO’s training, women farmers in Sudan expand cooperative and market opportunities

An ILO-supported initiative is equipping 1,000 displaced and host community women in White Nile State with practical agricultural skills, cooperative development training, and access to markets.

Skills development and responsible business conduct

ILO’s training initiatives strengthen public-private cooperation in responsible business and workforce development

Through innovative training programmes, the ILO bridges the gaps in the electronics industry between workforce skills and industry demands, empowering workers and employers with the expertise needed to drive responsible business conduct.

Skills for green jobs

Lao teachers advance electric vehicle and industrial skills through South-South Cooperation

The ILO/China Partnership Project on Skills Development boosts technical education and green job readiness in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP)

ILO’s EIIP launches Annual Contractor Training to strengthen sustainable infrastructure delivery in Lebanon

Over 90 local contractors are trained on ILO EIIP principles and mandates as a prerequisite training for them to participate in future tenders.

Skills development and responsible business conduct

ILO and its business partners unite to drive responsible business through skills development

Three newly published guidelines aim to enhance training programmes and professional development, equipping future professionals with essential skills while ensuring ethical labour standards.

The ILO successfully organized a study visit by the Chinese delegation to Singapore on skills development and lifelong learning

From 26 to 30 May 2025, the ILO Quality Apprenticeship and Lifelong Learning in China Project Phase 2 successfully organized a study visit by a Chinese delegation to Singapore on apprenticeship and lifelong skills development. 11 Chinese delegates...