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Labour Market 2026
Understanding different forms of informality can help shape more effective policy responses in Latin America and the Caribbean
A new report from the International Labour Organization calls for employment policies to combine formalization, skills development, productivity and social protection to best adapt to demographic, technological and economic changes.
Labour migration
New migrant worker resource centre supports decent work for migrant fishers in Malaysia
The ILO Ship to Shore Rights South-East programme will expand access to information and assistance for migrant workers in Selangor and Perak, with the support of the European Union.
Employers’ and business membership organizations
Lao employers help shape a new Decent Work Country Programme for a post Least Developed Country (LDC) transition
As Lao PDR prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, the ILO and its tripartite constituents have launched consultations on the country's 2027–2031 Decent Work Country Programme, aligning it with national development priorities...
Building skills, fostering entrepreneurship: An innovative approach to enhancing youth employability in the DRC–Angola corridor
As part of the ILO Technical Assistance Mission to the African Development Bank-funded DRC–Angola Corridor Project, the ILO is supporting an initiative to strengthen youth employability and women's economic empowerment in the Kasai Central and Kasai...
Business development services
ILO advances Business Support Centre for northern Haiti through tripartite consultation
The ILO is helping establish a new Business Support Centre in northern Haiti, funded by the Government of Haiti through the Ministry of Economy and Finance, to boost local entrepreneurship.
Local economic development
Communities in Toledo take a leading role in shaping local economic development
Community-led consultations and Local Action Group formation meetings across three Toledo villages are laying the groundwork for sustainable economic development through skills training, inclusive participation, and locally owned planning under the...
ILO helps advance reform of Mali's vocational training fund
Through the ILO Global Skills Programme, the ILO supported an internal diagnostic study of Mali's Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Support Fund (FAFPA), providing a roadmap to strengthen skills development, employment and decent work.
India–Canada initiative advances skills recognition and fair recruitment for migrant workers
ILO-supported consultations strengthen skills recognition, comparability and promote fair recruitment along the India–Canada migration corridor.
Tourism
Caribbean employers and ILO explore pathways to more productive, formal tourism
ILO and Caribbean employers are exploring how productivity, better working conditions and practical pathways to formalization can support more resilient and inclusive tourism across the Eastern Caribbean.
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African tripartite partners advance policy pathways for decent work in displacement at regional meeting
The International Labour Organization along with governments and employers’ and workers’ organizations discussed more inclusive labour markets benefiting refugees and host communities during a regional forum.
Forum International des Métiers et des Compétences (FIMEC)
ILO urges stronger skills systems to drive the transition to the formal economy in Africa
The Forum International des Métiers et des Compétences (FIMEC) held in Côte d'Ivoire, brought together governments, employers, workers, training institutions, development partners and the private sector to explore innovative approaches to skills...
Building gender-responsive trade unions: Strengthening women's leadership and representation
Central Trade Unions develop joint state-level action plans to advance women's leadership and representation.
Productivity
Trinidad and Tobago’s productivity initiative gains business and wider government buy-in
Trinidad and Tobago is fostering important partnerships for the rollout of a national initiative that will support enterprises to become more productive while improving working conditions and job quality.
Sixth Fair Recruitment Initiative Advisory Committee welcomes Finland and Spain and reviews progress under the 2026–2030 strategy
Occupational Safety and Health
Guyana strengthens OSH capacity as ILO–NEBOSH project moves into implementation
Guyana is strengthening national capacity to prevent workplace risks through ILO–NEBOSH training, tripartite consultation and support for stronger occupational safety and health institutions.
Updated draft Pre-departure Orientation and Training (PDOT) manual
Accurate and updated pre-departure information is essential for safe migration
Trade unions and key stakeholders review updated guidance to help Indian health and care workers migrate safely to Germany.
ILO/China Partnership Programme
ILO/China South-South Cooperation strengthens Lao teachers' skills for smart agriculture
Training equips the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) teachers with advanced Internet of Things (IoT)-based Smart Agriculture Systems, enabling them to deliver related training courses.
ILO and Chinese Ambassador explore cooperation on Decent Work Agenda
ILO Country Office Director for Zambia and Malawi, Wellington Chibebe, met Chinese Ambassador H.E. Han Jing to discuss strengthening social dialogue, workplace relations, occupational safety and health, labour inspections, and cooperation to advance...
Entrepreneurship
Trade union members build entrepreneurship skills for Indonesia's just energy transition
The ILO is strengthening the capacity of trade unions in Indonesia to promote entrepreneurship and help workers navigate the country's just energy transition.
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PROSPECTS Africa Forum launches regional dialogue on decent work and forced displacement
The three-day regional forum brings together governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, regional institutions and development partners to advance policy solutions that expand decent work opportunities for refugees and host communities.
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