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Informed Decision-Making in Djibouti

Djibouti Strengthened Labour Market Data with Standardised Information Framework

Djibouti held a workshop to improve data collection on labour markets, especially for migration. The workshop addressed challenges like data reliability and lack of standardized classifications. A task force was created to implement these...

Empowering Ethiopian Migrant Workers

Ethiopia Strengthens Skills Framework for Migrant Workers with Harmonised Standards and Curricula

Ethiopia held a workshop to improve training standards for migrant workers in security, caregiving, hairdressing, and welding. This training will make the migrant workers more employable both at home and abroad. The new standards include...

Africa Ascends: Two new countries make their debut on the IMD global competitiveness ranking

With the support of the Pan-African Productivity Association (PAPA) and ILO, Ghana and Nigeria join South Africa and Botswana on the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2024, enhancing Africa’s presence on the international stage.

UN Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) Holds its 48th Virtual Meeting

This meeting gathered 31 international representatives from Member and Observer organizations representing progress made on enhancing the role of the SSE within the UN system and beyond.

Key ILO reports on the SSE translated into Korean by the Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency

Ten key reports on cooperatives and the social and solidarity economy, published by the International Labour Organization (ILO), have been translated into Korean by the Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency (KoSEA) in 2023.

National Day of Fisherpeople: challenges and risks in their working activities

In Peru and Ecuador, most workers involved in the fishing sector work in the informal economy (around 84% in Peru and 77% in Ecuador), without access to labor rights and without social protection coverage.

ILO COOP/SSE Meets with WIEGO and Global Informal Economy Worker Membership Based Organization Networks

At the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC), staff from the ILO COOP/SSE Unit held a meeting with representatives of Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO) and global informal economy workers’...

ILO COOP/SSE Unit holds a meeting with CICOPA on social, worker and industrial cooperatives

During the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC), the ILO COOP/SSE Unit held a meeting with CICOPA, the international organisation of industrial and service cooperatives, a sector organisation of the International Cooperative...

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New project to address child labour in the coffee industry launched by UN agencies and EU

The CLEAR Supply Chains Project seeks to address the root causes of child labour in coffee and cobalt supply chains. It is led by the ILO and jointly implemented with FAO, ITC and UNICEF, with funding from the European Union.

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First-ever private employment agency association launched to improve recruitment practices in Lao PDR

The Lao Employment Business Association has been established to represent private employment agencies in Lao PDR, marking a significant step forward in enhancing responsible business practices and social dialogue.

ILO delivers training on care cooperatives at ITCILO course

The ILO Cooperative, Social and Solidarity Economy (Coop/SSE) Unit conducted a training session on care cooperatives during the "Caring for Equality: Empowering ILO Constituents in Childcare Policies for Gender Equality in Egypt" course, organized...

Labour migration

Labour migration agreement between Kenya and Germany nears completion

Kenya and Germany are finalising a labour migration agreement. This will create a system for skilled workers to move between the countries, while protecting Kenyan workers' rights. The agreement is expected to be signed in September 2024.

The EAC Regional Meeting of Experts

East African Community strengthens regional response to social vulnerabilities

The EAC Regional Meeting of Experts on the Draft Social Protection Policy involved experts from various sectors who reviewed and provided input on the draft policy. Key recommendations included updating the policy, developing an Implementation...

Women’s Entrepreneurship Development

The Women in Digital Business Initiative launches a global training for its latest lead trainer cohort

The online training is a crucial first in scaling-up efforts to empower women entrepreneurs to seize productive opportunities in the digital economy.

Employment promotion and South-South cooperation

ILO strengthens capacity of national employment services centres in Indonesia through specialized training on counselling techniques

Government staff will provide timely labour market information and connect jobseekers with employment opportunities.

Australia ratifies the 1986 Instrument of Amendment to the ILO Constitution

On 27 June 2024, the Director-General registered the ratification by Australia of the 1986 Instrument of Amendment to the ILO Constitution.

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Conclusion of the 2024 Regional High-Level Meeting on Young People’s Learning, Skilling, and Transition to Decent Work

International policymakers and experts gathered in Amman to tackle informality and enhance social insurance for the agricultural workforce across the region.

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ILO and FAO host the launch of the MENA Policy Incubator to boost social insurance for agricultural workers

International policymakers and experts gathered in Amman to tackle informality and enhance social insurance for the agricultural workforce across the region.

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Towards developing a national action plan to promote green business and create better and more job opportunities in Iraq: International...

In a bid to combat pressing environmental issues, Iraq charted a course for a greener future by fostering green businesses and empowering women entrepreneurs. This progressive step involved working on the development of a national action plan to...

ILO and Nepal strengthen ties to advance social justice

The visit of the President of Nepal to ILO and the election of Nepal to ILO’s Governing Body bring the ILO-Nepal relations into a new height.