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Small and medium enterprises

ABDSI and ILO develop national roadmap to strengthen Indonesia's MSME development services

The ILO, together with its partners, supports efforts to develop a roadmap for the institutional transformation of business development services through 2030.

Workshop by the ILO and the EU to strengthen access of Roma Communities to Decent Work in Türkiye

The preliminary findings of a study on Roma communities’ access to rights in working life were shared with Roma associations and relevant civil society organizations.

In Cameroon, waste is turning into jobs and dignity

In Yaoundé, a scrap metal recycling scheme has helped to clean up an urban site, generate income and improve working conditions for more than 150 people. This initiative illustrates a wider transformation of the waste sector towards greater...

Just transition

Timor-Leste strengthens social dialogue on climate change and Just Transition

The ILO supports Timor-Leste to strengthening its tripartite engagement on climate change and labour issues.

Safe and healthy plantations

The ILO strengthens workplace safety and health in Côte d’Ivoire rubber seed oil supply chain

ILO and UNHCR formalize cooperation in Türkiye to advance decent work and economic inclusion

This partnership marks an important step in reinforcing joint efforts to expand access to decent work and sustainable livelihoods for refugees and host communities in Türkiye.

Digital wages

From cash to digital: Social partners drive wage digitization for SMEs in Indonesia

The ILO Global Centre on Digital Wages for Decent Work has supported Indonesian partners in advancing responsible digital wage payments for SMEs.

Decent work for domestic workers takes centre stage at regional exchange in Yerevan

Representatives from Armenia and Georgia met in Yerevan to share experiences and identify policy pathways to strengthen rights, representation and protection for domestic workers.

Employers and Business membership organizations - capacity building

Positioning Lao Business for Least Developed Country Graduation

ILO and Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry holds a planning meeting on positioning Lao Business for Least Developed Country (LDC) Graduation.

Moldova’s TVET Schools drive the green transition

Across Moldova, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) schools--which provide practical, job-oriented skills--are taking concrete steps to support the green transition. Through EcoImpact, a national grants initiative, students and...

Labour market policies

Cambodia boosts evidence-based policymaking to meet labour market challenges

Training supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) brings together policymakers to support the next generation of skills and employment policies.

International Labour Standards

Japan ratifies the Occupational Safety and Health Convention

Japan is the 92nd Member State of the ILO to ratify Convention No. 155, 1981.

Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102)

ILO Global campaign on the ratification of Convention No. 102 gains momentum

As the ILO Global Campaign enters its final year, countries continue to advance toward the goal of 70 ratifications of the Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102), reinforcing global commitment to rights-based social...

THAMM Plus

Social protection training on migrant workers and refugees delivered in Arabic for the first time ...

The ITC-ILO course “Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers, Refugees and their Families” has been delivered fully in Arabic for the first time, expanding capacity-building opportunities for Arabic-speaking partners.

Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102)

Armenia evaluates pathways regarding ILO Convention No. 102

Armenia deepens engagement with ILO Convention No. 102 through consultations, a tripartite workshop and strengthened dialogue.

Responsible business gains ground in Lao People’s Democratic Republic as ILO’s initiative concludes

Supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, the initiative strengthened national capacity to advance responsible business conduct (RBC) and decent work across supply chains.

Supply chains

Lao enterprises turn responsible business principles into workplace practice

Seminar spotlights how companies are aligning with global standards as LDC graduation approaches.

Zambia advances preparations to join UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection as a pathfinder

Zambia is stepping up preparations to join the UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection, with efforts focused on boosting youth employment, strengthening skills development, and aligning priorities with the upcoming Ninth National...

ILO and Nestlé partner to advance labour rights in coffee supply chains

ILO and Nestlé launch a two-year project to promote fair recruitment and labour rights in coffee supply chains in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

ILO/China partnership advances skills development in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Review highlights progress in training, policy reform and regional cooperation, with expanded focus planned for 2026–2027.