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Social cohesion

Market based solutions aid social cohesion in Cox’s Bazar

ILO’s ISEC project in Cox’s Bazar is facilitating the use of market-based solutions to drive long term economic prosperity and foster social cohesion between the climate-vulnerable marginal host communities and Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar...

A focus on community-led monitoring efforts in cocoa and gold supply chains

Trade unions at the forefront in the fight against child labour in Mali

Rebuilding futures: The collaborative effort behind the reopening of Fagbo skills acquisition centre

Employment

Pilot survey in Viet Nam: A promising start in defining digital platform employment

The pilot survey in Viet Nam provides new insights in defining the conceptual and measurement framework of digital platform employment, both in Viet Nam and other countries

Social health protection

Building bridges for health: Lao People's Democratic Republic learns from Viet Nam's universal health insurance success

ILO’s study visit strengthens social protection systems in Lao People's Democratic Republic as the country aims to expand and sustain universal health coverage

Op-Ed

Equal pay for equal work – how wage reforms can help youth obtain better jobs

This Op-Ed by the ILO Country Director in Bangladesh, Tuomo Poutiainen, was published by The Business Standard.

Reflections on Experiences of the International Labour Organization: Towards Promoting Decent Employment for Public Works Programmes in Iraq

Mito Tsukamoto, Branch Chief of Employment Investment at the ILO, reflects on lessons, experiences, strategic focus areas and challenges in developing innovative public works programmes after attending a workshop on Promoting Decent Work in Public...

Interview

When businesses operate efficiently with high levels of productivity, workers can earn more by working fewer hours

As per World Bank data, Viet Nam's labour productivity stands at US$ 2,400, significantly lower than competing markets in Asia, and only one-third and one-tenth of labour productivity levels in Malaysia and Singapore, respectively.

Digital jobs

Innovative livelihood pathways for youth in Uganda: The Online Gig Work Program

In Uganda’s refugee-hosting areas, the ILO’s Online Gig Work Program empowers youth to thrive in this emerging economy as a step towards economic inclusion.

Green jobs

ILO's Nature-Based Solutions training empowers African stakeholders to tackle climate and employment challenges

A capacity-building training on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, equipped 38 participants from government and international organizations to integrate NbS into projects, tackling climate challenges and promoting sustainable...

Informal economy

New ILO report highlights pervasive informality in the Viet Nam wood industry

A majority of workers in the wood industry, a major export sector for Viet Nam, are employed informally sometimes within formal enterprises due to inadequate compliance measures and other factors.

Voices from ILO PROSPECTS

Passion into professionalism: Dickson's journey to earning a cosmetology diploma

In this video, Dickson Njoroge shares his inspiring journey into the beauty industry and how his diploma has opened doors for him, including the potential to apply for government jobs as a trainer. 

Building a better future for migrant workers in Tanzania

ILO, stakeholders from government institutions, and private sector representatives discussed to address critical issues related to labour migration, focusing on the movement of Tanzanian workers to countries of destination, the role of private...

Digital leap for Uganda’s labour systems

ILO support aims to enhance the digital and operational capacity of Uganda’s labour market systems and strengthen workers' rights across the country.

Ending Violence and Harassment

Advancing ILO Convention No. 190 on Ending Violence and Harassment at the Workplace

Uganda (ILO News) The Government of Uganda, in August 2023, made a significant step forward in protecting its workforce by ratifying the 2019 violence and harassment Convention No. 190, established by the International Labour Organization. This made...

Empowering partners through M&E, gender mainstreaming, and knowledge sharing

Social Protection

Empowering Kenya Workers from the Informal and Rural Economy on Inclusive Social Protection

ILO News (Kenya), The International Labour Organization in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) supported the National Social Protection Secretariat (NSPS) to hold a Sensitization...

Meaningful youth engagement

Future leaders debate green economies and decent jobs for refugees at ILO and Safelight conference

The 4th Annual Leadership Conference and competition, organized by the ILO and Safe Light Initiative, provided young leaders a platform to enhance their leadership skills and advocate for decent jobs, green economies, and inclusivity for forcibly...

United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation: 12 September 2024

Ahead of the Summit of the Future: the ILO at highest levels joins forces in celebrating South-South Day 2024

On Global South-South Cooperation Day, the International Labour Organization (ILO) celebrates the solidarity among Global South countries, highlighting shared histories and progress achieved through mutual cooperation. The ILO has consistently...