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Enterprise development

Union leader ventures as entrepreneur to create jobs

A former union leader grows his shirt printing business, creates jobs and fosters responsible and safe workplaces.

Digitalization and financial inclusion

Digital application helps optimizing the harvest production of Indonesia's seaweed farmers

East Sumba’s seaweed farmers have been able to improve the way they farm using a digital application developed by the ILO programme that promotes digital technology adaptation at the village level.

Advocacy event in Addis Ababa showcases Africa’s commitment to protecting vulnerable children

Trafficking in Persons

World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2024

On Wednesday, 31st July 2024, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, alongside various stakeholders, marked World Day Against Trafficking in Persons at AIC Namanga Comprehensive School.

BG4YE Project

An SIYB training of trainers workshop

A ten day Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) training of trainers' (ToT) workshop for 25 participants is underway in Gweru. This intervention aims to bolster local capacities and meet the rising demand for accredited SIYB trainers in the...

Digital Economy

Rwanda Champions Platform and Gig Workers' Rights: Workshop Paves the Way for a Fairer Digital Economy

Enterprise development

Worker cooperation boosts enterprise productivity

The ILO's SCORE programme helped a Japanese automobile parts enterprise in improving safety and health, productivity, work-life balance, and cost savings through strong employee engagement.

ILO/Irish-Aid Regional Programme on social protection launch public lectures in universities

Over the years, Zambia has continued to make major strides in the provision of various social protection interventions intended at reducing the impact of poverty and vulnerability on citizens. However, the levels of awareness among citizens of...

Empowering change: County Child Labour Committee (CCLC) orientations held in Kisumu and Nanyuki

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Interview with Mr. Maan Alangari, General Manager of the General Directorate for Cooperatives within the Ministry of Human Resources and...

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on cooperatives and the wider social and solidarity economy (SSE)....

Feature article

ILO project supported inclusive workplaces and increasing employability of people with disabilities through trainings and carrier fairs

As part of the project “Promoting Decent Work for Syrians under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens”, ILO works to increase the employability of persons with disabilities and enabling supportive working environments. Following the first...

ILO in action

Youth employment fair in Côte d'Ivoire, a boost for future opportunities

Meet Kone Kitenin Ami, a student in Ferkessédougou in northern Côte d'Ivoire, who has benefited from the region's first Youth Employment Fair. Listen to her share her lessons learned from this initiative aimed at finding lasting solutions for youth...

New course developed by ILO Vision Zero Fund initiative

Commuting safety matters: Collective action for a safe commute

Financial skills and literacy improve the livelihoods of East Sumba’s seaweed farmers

The ILO supports seaweed farmers in East Sumba with better understanding about finance and business to boost the local economy and the community’s level of life.

Stakeholders in Kenya came together to advance labour migration strategy

Key stakeholders in Kenya discussed to position Kenya to better harness the benefits of labour migration by focusing on key areas like skills transfer, worker mobility, and labour migration data, along with strengthening policy frameworks.

Cooperatives

Viet Nam issues decree on registration of pre-cooperatives, cooperatives, and cooperative unions

On 19 July 2024, Viet Nam promulgated a decree that establishes regulations for the registration of pre-cooperatives, cooperatives, cooperative unions, and cooperative development support funds.

Strengthening social finance to protect children in Mali

Enhancing productivity measurements in South Africa

Child labour

“I help my mother selling vegetables before and after school to support our family”

Elizino de Deus and his mother, Tereza Silva Santos, share their life story to earn a living in Dili, Timor-Leste, by selling vegetables in the local market. As an eldest child, Elizino should work before and after school to help his mother...

Enterprise development

Charcoal production soars, meets international standards

Enhanced by the SCORE Programme, charcoal production in Davao excels in quality, safety, and productivity, setting new industry standards.