Informal economy resources
November 2021
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ILO Pasifika Update November 2021
14 November 2021
In this edition of the ILO Pacific Newsletter, you will find updates on events and other news highlights of ILO’s work in the Pacific from September to November 2021.
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Creative associations in Fiji establish formal partnership with National Private Sector Organization and starts mentoring programme
09 November 2021
The initiative was technically supported and funded by the United Nations joint Informal Economies Recovery Project.
October 2021
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COVID-19: policy responses in Indonesia (Last updated: 6 October 2021)
20 October 2021
Countries, including Indonesia, are taking unprecedented measures to combat the spread of the disease, while ameliorating its pernicious effect on the economy and labour market.
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First virtual exhibition supports income for artists
19 October 2021
A 24-hour virtual exhibition titled “Winds of Change – Cagi ni Veisau” enabled fifty visual artists from around Fiji to promote and sell their art online.
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Digitalization enables 2,000 informal sector workers access social security
19 October 2021
The ILO and the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) have signed an implementation agreement to develop, launch and deploy digital platforms.
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Training to help creative enterprises bounce back better
19 October 2021
The ILO and the Palau Chamber of Commerce (PCOC) have signed an Implementation Agreement for the management and delivery of business training, advisory and mentoring services.
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A first for the Creative Industry and Employer Organizations in the Pacific
18 October 2021
The UN Informal Economies Recovery Project is working in collaboration with FCEF, in an initiative that will eventually allow creative business owners to engage in national policy discussions, including on COVID-19 recovery.
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Local trainers in Vanuatu access enterprise development tools
18 October 2021
The ILO, through the UN Informal Economies Recovery Project is working in partnership with the BDS providers to deliver business training, advisory and mentoring. The target beneficiaries for the services will be the creative sector and agricultural sector enterprises affected by COVID-19.
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More trainers to support disaster preparedness for enterprises in Vanuatu
18 October 2021
This training was supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), under the UN Informal Economies Recovery Project.
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A voice for informal economy workers in Vanuatu
18 October 2021
The organizing activities by the Vanuatu National Workers Union (VNWU) and the Vanuatu Association of Public Service Employees (VAPSE) is complementary to ILO’s partnership with the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) to improve access to social security for informal sector workers in Vanuatu.