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Response to SADC Ministers' Call for Action

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

Skills and employability

New initiative to boost green and digital skills in ASEAN construction sector

Focused on the Philippines and Thailand, the new ILO initiative with the Government of the Republic of Korea, will deliver green and digital skills training to young people, supporting a sustainable transition in ASEAN’s construction sector.

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...

Responding to demographic shifts in the labour market in Europe and Central Asia

New ILO study highlights the pressing labour market challenges posed by ageing and shrinking workforce decline in Europe and Central Asia.

Press release

Vocational training centre in Ethiopia boosts jobs for refugees and hosts

With support from the Netherlands, the ILO and its partners have inaugurated a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centre in Kebribeyah, Ethiopia, enhancing skills, employment opportunities, and economic inclusion for refugees and...

Just Transition

Towards a just transition: Shaping Nepal’s green and inclusive future

Nepal is striving for a Just Transition to a green and inclusive economy amid escalating climate challenges such as floods, droughts, and glacial melt. This approach provides a vital pathway to sustainable growth by promoting decent jobs, social...

#RDW2025

Global experts to convene at the ILO for the “Regulating for Decent Work Conference 2025”

The ILO is hosting a global forum on labour regulation and social justice to explore how stronger institutions and worker voice can help ensure decent work in a rapidly changing world.

Occupational safety and health (OSH)

Kazakhstan strengthens workplace safety through new training programme

Employers’ organizations in Kazakhstan, with support from the ILO and its International Training Centre, are developing a national pool of experts through a comprehensive training programme. This initiative aims to boost occupational safety and...

Press release

Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection and ILO launch Care Economy Working Group to advance Indonesia’s care system

The Care Economy Working Group serves as a collaborative platform uniting ministries, academics, civil society, the business sector and development partners to formulate policies and strategic measures to strengthen Indonesia's care economy system.

Fishing sector

Global momentum builds to strengthen fishers’ rights at UN Ocean Conference

On World Oceans Day, Côte d’Ivoire became the latest country to ratify the ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188), marking a major step toward advancing labour rights at sea.

ILO calls for stronger focus on decent job creation in EU development projects

At a hearing in the European Parliament, the ILO said that the creation of quality jobs is too often a missed opportunity in EU development investments, including the Global Gateway. The Organization stands ready to play a transformative role to...

ILO joins forces with EU, UNICEF, WFP and the Government of Timor-Leste to fight malnutrition and strengthen social protection

A signing ceremony marks the launch of a four-year initiative supporting the Government of Timor-Leste in strengthening social inclusion and nutrition in the country.

Armenia advances disability inclusion through strategic public financing dialogue

ILO and Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of Armenia present new findings on disability care funding, highlighting the need for strategic investment and decent work in the care sector.

Regional initiative

Business sector unites to eradicate child labour in Latin America and the Caribbean

At a key moment for accelerating the eradication of child labour in the region, representatives of the business sector participated in a webinar organized by the Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour (RILAC) and...

Release of Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) for Cameroon (2021) to Support Employment Impact Assessment

New Cameroon SAM integrates employment indicators to support inclusive economic strategies.

Youth Employment Promotion Project (YEPP) in Mongolia

ILO’s SCORE Programme Launches in Mongolia’s cashmere sector

Youth employment

ILO and Italian Development Cooperation join forces to boost youth employment in Kosovo’s hospitality sector

The International Labour Organization (ILO), with the financial contribution of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation/Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, launched a new development cooperation initiative aimed...

Data for policy development

Kiribati launches household income and expenditure survey with ILO support

ILO plays a central role in supporting the labour statistics component of the HIES

Highlighting the Importance of EmpIA at the Regional Conference for Labour Based Practitioners in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Empower small businesses with knowledge- ignite Zambia’s clean energy future

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are central to the promotion of decent work, economic growth and social justice. Despite their significance, MSMEs face the triple challenge of low productivity, poor working conditions and high...