October 2017

1. Export Processing Zones

   Tripartite Meeting of Experts to identify possible action to promote decent work and protection of fundamental principles and rights at work for workers in export processing zones (EPZs), Geneva

   The agenda of the Meeting is 1) to discuss possible action to promote decent work and fundamental principles and rights at work for workers in export processing zones (EPZs); and 2) to adopt conclusions which will provide guidance on the content and modalities for an action plan on EPZs as called for in the 2016 ILC conclusions on decent work in global supply chains.

2. World Employment and Social Outlook (WESO) 2017

   ILO flagship report to focus on sustainable enterprises and job creation in SMEs

   03 October 2017

September 2017

1. 

   Publication

   Ethical Trading Initiative supports SCORE Training in global supply chains

   27 September 2017

2. 

   Our impact, their voices

   Former combatants from DR Congo are rebuilding their lives thanks to entrepreneurial training

   25 September 2017

   An ILO programme offers entrepreneurial training to demobilized Congolese combatants, who were often forcibly recruited by armed groups.

3. 

   Sector selection - Guyana

   Finding Export and Value Add Opportunities in Thin Markets

   18 September 2017

   The weight of mango and hot pepper value chains to enhance productive employment in Guyana.

4. 

   Sector selection - Guyana

   Finding Export and Value Add Opportunities in Thin Markets

   18 September 2017

5. 

   United for Youth Employment in Cambodia

   UN agencies join forces to promote youth employment in Cambodia

   05 September 2017

   The Royal Government of Cambodia and five UN agencies and programmes (ILO, UNDP, UNESCO, UNICEF and UNV), with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation, launched a new joint programme to promote youth employment and reduce inequalities in the country.

6. 

   Enterprise development and skills

   Women in STEM Workforce Readiness and Development Programme

   01 September 2017

   The programme seeks to provide women with critical soft and technical STEM-related skills, employability and leadership training coupled with targeted mentorship to help women gain quality employment and advancement opportunities in STEM-related jobs.

August 2017

1. Publication

   ILO/Japan Cooperation - Factsheet 2017

   13 August 2017

   Japan is a founding member State of the ILO, and a valued partner in promoting the Decent Work Agenda. Japan has ratified 49 Conventions, including 6 Fundamental, 3 Governance and 40 Technical Conventions. Japan holds one of the ten permanent government seats on the ILO Governing Body as a State of Chief Industrial Importance.

2. Instructional material

   Brief: Creating an enabling environment for inclusive insurance

   09 August 2017