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Youth beneficiaries strengthen technical skills through E-Waste site visits and electronic waste dismantling training

Twenty-two youth from Limpopo strengthened practical e-waste skills through industry site visits and hands-on dismantling training in Johannesburg, supporting pathways to decent work and participation in South Africa’s circular economy.

PROSPECTS Impact

With ILO, Ethiopia’s Jigjiga University transforms into an entrepreneurship hub

The partnership between the ILO and Jigjiga University is driving the institutionalization of the ILO’s globally recognized tools and the creation of a dynamic Business and Technology Incubation Center, fostering entrepreneurship for host and...

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises complete transformative capacity enhancement training to drive Zambia’s clean energy future

40 MSMEs from Eastern Province completed a three-day UN Joint SDG Fund training to boost renewable energy adoption in Zambia. The programme, led by ILO, UNDP, and UNICEF, equipped participants with skills to innovate, grow businesses, and promote...

Historic alleyways restored in Lebanon’s coastal city of Jounieh, creating jobs and reviving heritage

Germany and the ILO's partnership improved urban infrastructure in Jounieh, provided thousands of workdays for local vulnerable workers and preserved the city’s old town character.

With the support of the ILO, a young programmer turns his passion for technology into a social purpose through SENATIC

At just 17 years old, Marlon Santiago Hernández López already sees the world through code. Technology is not only an early passion for him but also a language for transforming realities. Through the SENATIC project, the ILO is supporting the growth...

Youth Employment

ILO, Korea and tripartite partners join hands to amplify youth voice for decent work and green jobs in Viet Nam

ILO, its tripartite partners and Vietnamese youth join together for a dynamic dialogue on decent work and green jobs. This meaningful event is organized under the Integrated Youth Employment Programme, funded by the Government of the Republic of...

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Uganda takes a leap into immersive learning through ILO-ITC’s Workverse initiative

From testing headsets in Nakivale Settlement to establishing 18 certified trainers, the recent mission marks a major step toward integrating virtual reality into workforce readiness and social dialogue across Uganda.

Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions

Big Data: What it is, what it does and how it impacts the world of work

Big Data is sweeping up information on just about everything, from traditional sources of information to mobile phone use. It’s a powerful new tool for powering economic development and informing policy making that can improve people’s lives and...

Women farmers in Nepal strengthen livelihoods and bargaining power through collective market action

A group of women farmers in Karnali Province, Nepal, is increasing its income, resilience and leadership by organising collectively, improving storage practices and securing direct market access with support from the EU–UN Empowered Women,...

Small and medium-sized enterprises

From family workshop to global kitchens: My journey of transformation and growth

I manage a kitchenware manufacturing business in Yongkang. In the past, our company struggled and we faced bankruptcy. With the support of China’s Ministry of Emergency Management and the ILO SCORE Training methodology designed to help small and...

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

When AI meets decent work: A productivity breakthrough from the factory floor

Insights from HITI’s real-world pilot under the ILO’s Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Programme

Empowering TVET instructors to drive Zambia’s clean energy transition

Zambia is empowering Technical Vocational and Education Training (TVET) instructors to lead its clean energy transition through a UN-backed training programme. The initiative equips educators with skills to integrate renewable energy into curricula,...

Building more productive and resilient construction enterprises in South Africa’s Waterberg District

Twenty-five construction SMMEs in Waterberg District completed an ILO-supported training and mentorship programme to strengthen decent work practices, improve compliance, and boost productivity. Through practical training and tailored support, the...

Our impact, their story

How I found hope again: David’s journey out of child labour in Nigeria

From child labour to aspiring fashion designer, this is the story of how the ILO’s ACCEL Africa project helped 24-year-old David from Ondo State break free from farm work, learn a skill he loves, and reclaim hope for the future. This is his journey,...

Productivity insights to strengthen and advance Decent Work in South Africa

ILO support enhances productivity measurement to inform evidence-based reforms.

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

Productivity with purpose: Collaboration for a new era in Viet Nam

How ILO is supporting Viet Nam’s forward-looking employment promotion efforts.

ILOSTAT blog

Everyday helpers: What new data reveal about trends in direct volunteering

Information from eight countries reveals direct, person-to-person help to be the world’s most common - and least visible - form of volunteering.

Disability inclusion

Sunil Das: Rising above challenges with determination and inclusive support

Sunil is one of 39 persons with disabilities economically empowered through the ILO ProGRESS Project, supported by Global Affairs Canada. His journey is more than a personal achievement; it stands as a powerful reminder that inclusive workplaces...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Celebrating inclusivity and creativity through Indonesia's batik traditions

The environmentally friendly batik initiative, led by one of the ILO’s partners in promoting inclusivity, offers a pathway to independence and entrepreneurship for individuals with learning disabilities.

When disaster strikes: How fire insurance protects lives and property in informal settlements

Across the world’s informal settlements, a single spark can erase a family’s home, savings, and livelihood in minutes. Yet fire insurance – one of the most needed forms of financial protection in such settings – is rarely accessible or trusted by...