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Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP)
ILO’s EIIP launches Annual Contractor Training to strengthen sustainable infrastructure delivery in Lebanon
Over 90 local contractors are trained on ILO EIIP principles and mandates as a prerequisite training for them to participate in future tenders.
Labour migration
Philippines steps up decent work in blue economy under EU-funded ‘Ship to Shore’ programme
New phase of the Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia programme launched to enhance protection of migrant workers’ rights in the blue economy, marked by inaugural Project Advisory Committee meeting.
Development cooperation programme
Saudi Arabia and ILO seal new phase of joint work to advance decent work reforms
The third phase of the development cooperation programme and two institutional agreements were signed to strengthen labour governance, social protection and worker rights, and support long-term cooperation.
Media advisory
ILO and UNICEF to release major new report on child labour
A joint ILO-UNICEF global report on the latest estimates of the number of children in child labour globally and regionally, and analyses of progress to date in the fight against child labour, will be released on 11 June 2025.
Decent Work Country Programme
Republic of Moldova and ILO sign new agreement to advance decent work
The Government of Moldova, together with workers' and employers’ organizations, has partnered with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to launch a new Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for the period 2025-2027.
Occupational safety and health (OSH)
Transition to risk-oriented approach and new social protection model in Kazakhstan
Representatives from the Government, workers’ and employers’ organizations joined the ILO tripartite workshop in Astana to explore practical reforms to Kazakhstan’s occupational risk assessment system and social protection model, aiming to shift...
New hope for youth and women: 96 graduates celebrate skills training milestone in Mazabuka
96 young men and women graduated from a transformative skills training programme jointly supported by Zambia Sugar Plc and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The initiative, aimed at enhancing youth employability and promoting sustainable...
From safety nets to pay checks: Jordan's holistic blueprint for workforce transformation
Pioneering reforms have enhanced social protection, boosted labour market transparency and enabled thousands to secure decent, formal employment in Jordan, with the European Union (EU) funding.
New RealGains project supports gender equality, elimination of child labour and workers’ rights in Indonesia
A new initiative launched by the ILO with support from the Government of Canada will help Indonesia strengthen the rights of women workers and children in Indonesia, while reducing their vulnerabilities.
The ILO’s normative mandate is more relevant than ever, says ILO Director-General
At the opening of the 113th International Labour Conference, Gilbert F. Houngbo emphasized the organization’s strategic role in a changing world of work.
Mozambique and ILO spotlight Social and Solidarity Economy in national policy dialogue
A national workshop in Maputo opened space for reflection on the role of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Mozambique, highlighting its potential to contribute to employment, inclusion, and local development through public dialogue and...
Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work in Egypt
ILO and partners join forces to transform Egypt’s leather and marble industries
Over two days, key stakeholders gathered to validate sector assessments and develop practical roadmaps aimed at improving productivity and working conditions within these industries.
Tunisia advances inclusive development through the social and solidarity economy
ILO and partners convened a National Social and Solidarity Economy Forum in Tunisia showcasing youth empowerment, multi-sector innovation, and a national dialogue on scaling the social and solidarity economy (SSE) for inclusive and sustainable...
Skills development and responsible business conduct
ILO and its business partners unite to drive responsible business through skills development
Three newly published guidelines aim to enhance training programmes and professional development, equipping future professionals with essential skills while ensuring ethical labour standards.
Cooperative development
Guyana strengthens its fisheries cooperatives with ILO-FAO training initiative
This initiative forms part of the broader FISH4ACP effort, an OACPS-led programme implemented by the FAO, and funded by the European Union and the German BMZ, to improve value chains across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.
ILO, UNICEF, and the European Union (EU) mark close of landmark project, leaving legacy of inclusive growth in Jordan
Southern Africa investment agencies join ILO-WAIPA Training on sustainable investment
Investment Promotion Agencies from South Africa (InvestSA) Namiba (NIPDN) and Lesotho (LNDC) participated in the 10th edition of the ILO/WAIPA course on “Investment facilitation and Sustainable Development
Investment promotion agencies recognize the need for quality investment that leads to more and better jobs
The joint training by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) empowered participants by showcasing how Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) can drive sustainable development and...
The ILO successfully organized a study visit by the Chinese delegation to Singapore on skills development and lifelong learning
From 26 to 30 May 2025, the ILO Quality Apprenticeship and Lifelong Learning in China Project Phase 2 successfully organized a study visit by a Chinese delegation to Singapore on apprenticeship and lifelong skills development. 11 Chinese delegates...
Just Transition
Cambodia’s trade unions acquire skills to support transition to green economy
ILO/China Partnership Programme-supported workshop has laid a foundation for sustained, union-led involvement in Cambodia’s green economy.
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