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ILO/China Partnership Programme

Lao People’s Democratic Republic to tackle skills mismatch and gender gaps in its labour market

A comprehensive ILO study highlights challenges and provides practical recommendations for fostering a resilient and market ready workforce in Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Zambia unveils critical skills tools and apprenticeship pilot programme to tackle skills gap

Zambia launches new skills development tools and a national apprenticeship programme to boost industry‑aligned training, strengthen employability, and prepare a future‑ready workforce across key economic sectors.

ILO News

The Bahamas marks 50 years with the ILO: advancing decent work and social justice for all

From celebrating a half-century of membership in the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to advancing new labour reforms, the Bahamas is strengthening tripartite dialogue to chart its next chapter in decent work.

EU-Funded ILO Project news update

Maya communities in Belize lead the way as the EU-funded ILO PROSPER project advances

Field visits and consultations are shaping locally driven solutions for sustainable livelihoods, while ensuring respect for indigenous peoples through a Free, Prior and Informed Consent process.

ILO News

Connecting workers to jobs: the rising public employment services in the Caribbean

Public employment services are evolving to better match skills with opportunity in a rapidly changing world of work.

Media advisory

ILO Director General to strengthen partnerships for decent work in the Sahel

The Director-General of the ILO, Gilbert F. Houngbo, is embarking on a mission to the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) from 5 to 15 April 2026. The aim is to strengthen partnerships to promote decent work, a cornerstone of stability...

ILO welcomes African Leagues initiative for social dialogue in professional football

Following the adoption of the ILO Guidelines for professional athletes, the ILO attended the founding meeting of the African Leagues, a new regional initiative to strengthen social dialogue and promote decent work in professional football across...

Kazakhstan pilots regional training on occupational safety and health in mining

Workers, employers and inspectors strengthen safety practices and application of international standards through ILO-supported training in Karaganda.

Press Release

Nepal’s textile and garment sector prepares for post-LDC graduation with strengthened competitiveness and responsible conduct

Through stronger social compliance, responsible business conduct and social dialogue supported by ILO, the sector is building credibility, resilience and market readiness needed to compete beyond LDC status.

Artificial intelligence

New ILO–World Bank paper highlights uneven global impact of generative AI on jobs

The research finds that many developing countries risk experiencing disruption before seeing benefits from Generative AI.

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises

Philippine partners shape new guided mobile financial education for small businesses

In the Philippines, the ILO and its partners are advancing the rollout of a new mobile phone-based financial education model for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), particularly first-time borrowers using digital financial services.

ILO-Japan partnership to boost productivity, safety and sustainability

ILO launches initiative to strengthen a climate-resilient textile and garment sector in Ethiopia

ILO and Japan are joining forces to transform Ethiopia’s textile and garment sector. The new initiative will boost productivity, strengthen climate resilience and improve workplace safety across 40 factories. With a focus on sustainability,...

Agriculture supply chains

Multi-stakeholder approach key to ending child labour in Telangana’s agriculture sector

Child Labour Platform (CLP) Programme launches the first state-level multi-stakeholder dialogue to tackle the root causes of child labour.

RISE for Impact

Uzbek farmers strengthen skills in sustainable cotton production

ILO supports farmers in Uzbekistan with practical training on fundamental principles and rights at work, cotton production and farm management.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026

Photo contest: "Mosaics of Work"

On the occasion of Viet Nam National Youth Day (26/03) and World day for safety and health at work 2026 (SAFEDAY2026), the Vision Zero Fund in Viet Nam collaborates with Youth Network to host an online photo contest.

ILO strengthens Nigeria’s social protection systems through nationwide TRANSFORM trainings

Through a joint effort by the ILO, UNICEF and the EU, Nigeria is strengthening social protection systems to better support vulnerable people and communities.

Financial inclusion

ILO media visit spotlights inclusive finance in Indonesia’s patchouli industry

The ILO media visit to Aceh highlights how inclusive finance helps patchouli farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises grow more resilient and competitive.

New Partnership hosts dialogue on the ratification and implementation of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention

Governments, social partners and other stakeholders explored practical ways to strengthen labour protection in the fishing industry during the first ever meeting of the Partnership for Decent Work in Fisheries.

Digital and green skills

Green, digital skills shift in construction drives youth employment push

The ILO and its partners are equipping young workers in the Philippines with in-demand green and digital construction skills to increase employability, drive job creation and prepare them for the industry’s future of work.

Ghana’s shea sector signs landmark collective bargaining agreement

The Ghana Shea Employers Association and the Ghana Shea Workers Union have signed their first Collective Bargaining Agreement, advancing decent work, productivity, and social justice across the shea value chain.