News and events on the future of work
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African countries commit to roadmap to shape the future of work on the continent
06 December 2019
The ILO's 14th Africa Regional Meeting in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, concluded with a Declaration reaffirming the need for a human-centred strategy
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ILO Director-General Guy Ryder's closing remarks at the 14th ILO African Regional Meeting
06 December 2019
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The Future of Full Employment
The Symposium, to be held 12-13 December 2019, will focus on the fundamental question of full employment - its definition and relevance, its implications for inclusive and greener economic growth, the conditions leading to it and the role it plays in helping those who are at risk of being left behind.
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14th African Regional Meeting of the ILO - Best of Opening Day
03 December 2019
Relive the excitement of the 14th African Regional Meeting Open Day, as workers, employers and government representatives from 54 countries gathered in Abidjan to chart a course towards a future with decent work.
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A human-centred future of work needed in Africa
03 December 2019
ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, outlined the world of work challenges and opportunities facing Africa at the opening of the ILO’s 14th African Regional Meeting in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Guy Ryder calls on Africa to work towards a human-centred future of work
03 December 2019
In a speech at the opening of the 14th ILO African Regional Meeting in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the ILO Director-General spoke of Africa’s world of work challenges and opportunities.
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Future of work is the choice of Viet Nam
27 November 2019
The 2019 Viet Nam Labour Forum agrees that Viet Nam is on the right track on its way towards an upper middle income country. A new ILO report shows the country is creating more middle-skilled and high-skilled jobs.
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Create the right environment for responsible business
26 November 2019
States have a role to play in promoting responsible business, said ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, at the Business and Human Rights Forum 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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China expands its support to South-South Triangular Cooperation in ASEAN countries
22 November 2019
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ILO’s 14th African Regional Meeting to set agenda for next decade in Africa
21 November 2019