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Just energy transition
South Sumatra’s youth look beyond coal towards a greener Indonesia
As South Sumatra looks beyond coal, the ILO and Sriwijaya University help young people prepare for and take part in Indonesia’s transition towards a greener and more inclusive economy.
Labour standards
Nepal ratifies key ILO instruments on labour inspection and forced labour
Nepal’s ratification of two key ILO instruments strengthens the legal framework for labour inspection and action against forced labour, supporting better protection of workers and compliance with international labour standards.
Employment forum provides one-stop service for returned Cambodian migrant workers with jobs, skills and social protection
Employment forum offers 1,000 job opportunities and provides career guidance, training opportunities and labour market information to migrant returnees, particularly women and youth jobseekers.
Global Employment Trends for Youth 2026
Youth unemployment rises as young people face a harder road to decent work
New ILO report finds global youth unemployment rising, with some of the sharpest increases in higher-income economies and more young people outside employment, education or training.
Occupational safety and health
Thai employers introduced to approaches for preventing psychosocial risks and promoting mental health at work
The workshop, organized by the ILO in collaboration with the Employers’Confederation of Thailand (ECOT), highlighted the importance of an integrated approach to safety, health and well-being that addresses both mental health and physical health of...
ILO/China Partnership Programme
Cambodia advances digital and industrial skills through ILO/China South-South Cooperation
Training equips Cambodian technical and vocational education and training (TVET) instructors with industrial automation and digital construction skills to support the country's manufacturing and construction sectors
Jordan's trade unions step up efforts to make workplaces more inclusive for persons with disabilities
A new ILO training-of-trainers programme empowers union leaders to promote equal rights, remove workplace barriers and advance decent work for persons with disabilities.
Social dialogue
Union representatives in the Bahamas sharpen negotiation skills
Trade union representatives in The Bahamas strengthened practical collective bargaining skills through ILO-supported training focused on negotiation, communication and social dialogue.
Nigeria unites to equip youth for jobs, innovation and prosperity
Government, employers, workers, youth and development partners join forces to expand future-ready skills, decent jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities in Nigeria's growing digital and green economies.
Global Accelerator
Uzbekistan strengthens capacity to develop care cooperatives
An ILO Training of Trainers explored how cooperative approaches can help expand quality care services and create decent work opportunities in Uzbekistan.
Ghana reviews employment policy for future jobs
Ghana has launched a review of its National Employment Policy to create more inclusive, resilient and future-ready jobs for women, youth and workers.
Press release
ILO supports Syria’s shift to a greener economy through skills, partnerships and policy dialogue
Green skills development is helping equip workers and institutions with the knowledge needed to support Syria's just transition and sustainable recovery.
Formalization of the Informal Economy Project (Phase II)
ILO digital employment diagnostic informs Mongolia's future of work agenda
The preliminary findings of a new ILO Digital Employment Diagnostic provide evidence to help Mongolia strengthen policies for digital employment and the platform economy.
Press release
South Sumatra’s youth advance Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition through innovation and collaboration
The ILO and Sriwijaya University are empowering young people to play an active role in advancing a Just Energy Transition through economic diversification and skills development towards a greener and more inclusive future of work.
Teachers strengthen digital learning in vocational classrooms in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The EU4Education and Employment project is empowering vocational teachers on how to apply new didactic tools and approaches to engage with students in the digital age.
Communities hope for new opportunities as Tondola–Bunumbu road rehabilitation begins
The rehabilitation of the 21.8-kilometre Tondola–Bunumbu road is expected to create jobs, improve access to markets and essential services, and unlock new economic opportunities for thousands of families across Kailahun District.
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ILO Director-General strengthens ties with Malawi
ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo concluded a visit to Malawi that strengthened cooperation on jobs, social protection and skills development while reaffirming the importance of tripartite social dialogue.
Cameroon lays foundation for recognizing skills gained through labour-based public works
Cameroon has taken an important step towards establishing a system to recognize skills gained through labour-based infrastructure programmes, paving the way for future certification and improved employment opportunities.
Ibero-American ministers adopt new commitments on care, social and solidarity economy and digital labour
The declarations adopted in Avilés set a regional agenda on care, informality, artificial intelligence and platform work, with technical support from the ILO.
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ILO Director-General reaffirms partnership with Namibia
ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo concluded a mission to Namibia that strengthened cooperation on jobs, social protection and social dialogue, while highlighting Namibia's role as host of the 15th African Regional Meeting in December 2026.
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