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The Ministry of Tourism partners with the ILO to promote the green transition in tourism for MSMEs in Indonesia

The Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with the ILO, support the Indonesian government's efforts to transition toward a greener, circular, resilient, inclusive and job-rich economy.

Social dialogue

Saint Lucia sets new course for social dialogue

The country launches national initiative to strengthen tripartite social dialogue, with ILO support

Care economy

Four working groups established to strengthen Indonesia’s care economy programmes

Following their inauguration, the four Care Economy Working Groups initiated their coordination activities through a mapping-oriented Focus Group Discussion.

Skills and rural employment

Lao People’s Democratic Republic validates new soft skills curriculum to boost rural employability

ILO’s Rural Employment Promotion (REP) project supports efforts by the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to promote youth employability and workforce readiness through innovative and responsive training models.

Rebuilding lives and livelihoods in Aleppo: ILO boosts jobs and infrastructure recovery after the earthquake

The ILO created decent jobs in Aleppo restoring infrastructure, supporting recovery, and promoting recycling through employment-intensive works that empowered vulnerable communities and enhanced resilience.

Türkiye explores the role of cooperatives in an emerging care economy

A dedicated session on the role of care cooperatives under an ILO-UNDP joint initiative highlighted their potential to provide quality care services and decent work opportunities in Türkiye.

ILO and employers’ organization strengthen partnership to boost vocational training in Syria

A new vocational training centre is set to enhance workers’ skills and promote safe work environments in Syria’s industrial sector.

Capacity development training for Roma Civil Society Organizations held in Ankara

At a two-day capacity development training organized by the ILO Office for Türkiye for Roma associations, civil society representatives from various provinces of Türkiye received information on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, freedom of...

Inclusive solidarity

Social and solidarity economy entities deliver inclusive, community-driven care solutions

The ILO webinar highlights country experiences and practical tools to advance gender-responsive care services through the social and solidarity economy.

Transforming lives through skills & innovation in Ethiopia

The ILO is transforming lives through targeted investments in youth training and digital empowerment. From TVET to tech hubs, opportunities are opening for refugees and host communities. Decent work begins with inclusion, ambition, and action.

Social protection reform

Towards comprehensive social protection in Indonesia

The ILO facilitates a consultation process in which Indonesia's tripartite partners discussed how the ILO’s Convention on Social Security can inform upcoming reforms in the country.

Climate change

Jamaican trade union leaders step up for climate justice

The session kicks off a series of activities that will run through 2026, all aimed at strengthening trade union engagement in climate policy.

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Zambia charts new course for tourism skills development at national workshop in Livingstone

Over 50 stakeholders from across Zambia’s tourism sector have convened in Livingstone for a landmark Tourism Sector Technical and Policy Foresight Workshop, supported by the European Union-funded International Labour Organization’s Skills...

Care economy

Bridging Kenya’s intergenerational care gap

Learn how Kenya is tackling the intergenerational care gap through ILO and government efforts that promote inclusive policies and partnerships for dignified care across generations.

Global Accelerator

Nepal sets course for jobs and social protection with UN Global Accelerator

As Nepal prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026, it has committed to the UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions- a bold step toward creating decent jobs and expanding social...

Care economy

Market daycares empower mothers and boost livelihoods

Discover how innovative market-daycare initiatives like WowMom in Kenya are empowering women in the informal economy through vital childcare support and improved livelihoods.

Response to SADC Ministers' Call for Action

Southern African Developing Communities and ILO Partner to build regional capacity on Employment Impact Assessments

ILO brings its social justice message to the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development

The ILO Director-General will lead the Organization’s participation at the Conference, highlighting the importance of decent jobs and universal social protection for sustainable development.

ILO-Brussels stresses the role of ALMPs anchored in rights and based on social dialogue

As profound changes sweep the world of work, national Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPs) have never been more relevant. The ILO’s role as a global partner in building inclusive, responsive, and future-oriented labour market systems is more vital...

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Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States explore Employment Impact Assessments