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Community development

PROSPER Project advances community-led economic planning in southern Belize

The EU-funded ILO PROSPER Project is advancing community-led economic development in southern Belize by moving Local Action Groups into implementation in Seine Bight and Maya Centre while initiating participation discussions in Golden Stream.

Economic development

Making employment a Macroeconomic Priority: Emerging Policy Discourse in the Caribbean

A regional ILO expert workshop examines how better integration and coherence between growth, jobs and resilience can sustain an inclusive development in the Caribbean.

ILO and Ukraine launch the Decent Work Country Programme at the Ukraine Recovery Conference

At the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, the ILO launched the Decent Work Country Programme reaffirming its commitment to supporting Ukraine’s economic recovery through decent work.

ILO and Spain mark 40 years of cooperation for decent work in Ibero-American Countries

Over four decades, Spain and the ILO have built a strategic partnership that has supported decent work, social justice and stronger labour institutions, with Latin America and the Caribbean at the heart of the collaboration.

Enterprise development

New National Business Development Services Portal connects Bangladesh's entrepreneurs with finance, training and business support services

ILO, SME Foundation and the Ministry of Industries have launched Bangladesh's national Business Development Services (BDS) Portal - a one-stop digital platform connecting entrepreneurs with finance, training, licensing and market information.

Gender equality

Investing in Women: Gender-responsive budgeting can help transform Bangladesh's skills development system

Nigeria Expands Financial Education Network with Support from ILO

Twenty-one new ILO-certified trainers will empower vulnerable workers and households across Nigeria with financial skills to strengthen livelihoods, build resilience, and reduce economic vulnerability.

Social protection

Lao Social Security Organization expands digital services with ILO/China Partnership support

Training helps Lao Social Security Organization officers to expand digital social security services and improve access for workers across the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Just energy transition

Indonesia strengthens Just Transition Pathways in East Kalimantan's coal-dependent region

The ILO, through its IKI-JET project, is advancing Indonesia's just energy transition by equipping stakeholders with practical tools to support workers and communities in coal-dependent regions.

Safety at work

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines moves to modernize workplace safety

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is working with the ILO to modernize its occupational safety and health framework, strengthen tripartite dialogue and build national capacity to better apply international labour standards.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

ILO-China initiative strengthens teachers’ and students’ competencies and promotes green skills in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

The initiative enables Lao teachers and students to enhance skills in electrical and electronic technology and new energy vehicles (NEVs) through South-South Cooperation.

News

Decent work: a foundation for lasting peace and preventing conflict

Marking a decade of the Jobs Aid Peace Joint Statement, a high-level event at the ILO highlighted growing evidence that decent work is key to sustaining peace and preventing conflict.

Trade unions strengthen action for gender equality and safe workplaces in India

ILO-supported training marks the anniversary of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) and supports the development of Indian National Trade Union Congress’s National Gender Policy and Action Plan.

Press Release

UN Peacebuilding Week highlights the role of inclusive public service in building peace

Inspired by the Human Library concept, 'Stories that connect; Participation, Inclusion and Peace' created a space for public sector officials and community members to share lived experiences and reflections on public service and inclusion.

Skills for employability

Technical and vocational training strengthens core skills for better youth employment in Ethiopia

Through the ILO's Global Skills Programme, technical and vocational education and training instructors are integrating core skills into classroom practice, helping young people build the communication, teamwork, digital, green and problem-solving...

Labour relations

Grenada puts decent work commitments into action

Implementation of Grenada’s new Decent Work Country Programme rapidly advances as ILO carries out in-country training to strengthen dispute resolution and collective bargaining capacity.

Fair wages in agriculture

ILO and partners advance standardized wage framework for Ethiopia’s horticulture sector

The ILO, the Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA), and tripartite partners have taken a key step toward establishing a standardized wage framework for Ethiopia’s horticulture sector, following the validation of an assessment...

National dialogue set to strengthen TVET governance in Syria

Government, social partners and international organizations discussed ways to strengthen Syria’s TVET system and align skills training with labour market needs.

Kazakhstan concludes mining safety project with tripartite review

A high-level tripartite session highlighted progress in strengthening occupational safety and health, social dialogue and institutional cooperation in Kazakhstan's mining sector.

Labour migration

Overseas Workers Resource Centre opens in Kiribati

New centre will support worker welfare and expand access to regional employment opportunities.