Resources for Preparing for the future of work in Asia-Pacific

  1. News

    Launched, three short films on benefits of apprenticeship programme for both business and youth

    13 March 2023

    The ILO in collaboration with the Ministry of Manpower and the Indonesian Employers’ Association (Apindo) jointly promote the benefits of industry-based apprenticeship programme through a series of short films.

  2. Employment policy

    ILO emphasises demand driven approach in Palau

    09 March 2023

    Some of the capacity building initiatives undertaken by ILO in the region include, entrepreneurship, policy development and strenghthening social dialogue.

  3. Audio

    Radio talkshow - Turning Indonesian youth into a resilient generation

    08 March 2023

    The talkshow discusses how the fast-changing world of work such as technological advancement has urged young people to be adaptive and to equip themselves with skills needed, including digital skills.

  4. Employment policy

    ILO commences work with Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) on employment policy

    06 March 2023

    The development of the National Employment Policy is part of ILO’s ongoing technical assistance being provided to RMI post COVID-19.

  5. Press Release

    ILO reaffirms commitment to the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI)

    06 March 2023

    The ILO highlighted the focused approach being undertaken to ensure sustainability of actions and activities targeted towards providing skills training and empowering youth to be more economically active.

  6. International labour standards

    Papua New Guinea moves towards the ratification of three important ILO Conventions

    16 February 2023

    1. Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190); 2. Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention, 1976 (No. 144); and 3. Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81).

  7. Future of work

    Keynote address at the 2023 Talent summit: The impact of the future of work

    02 February 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the 2023 Talent summit: The impact of the future of work of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (AmCham), 2 February 2023, Manila, Philippines

  8. ILO, UNESCO, UNICEF, UNIDO

    Fact sheet: Decent Employment for Youth in Cambodia Programme (Phase 2)

    25 January 2023

    Four UN agencies are working together with the Royal Government in Cambodia to address youth employment challenges in Cambodia. The “Decent Employment for Youth in Cambodia” programme was initiated to address the challenges of youth employment in Cambodia and prepare young people for the future of work.

  9. Video

    Empowering women in STEM: ILO soft skills training at Nestle

    30 December 2022

    At Nestle Philippines, over 350 women were trained on critical soft skills needed in the workplace. Sara was one of the managers who were trained to be a facilitator for the In Business Programme. This training helped her manage her team and work across different projects at Nestle.

  10. Video

    ILO soft skills training fuels career success for women at Microtel

    30 December 2022

    At Microtel Philippines, over 160 women were trained on critical soft skills needed in the workplace, such as critical thinking and creative thinking. Lani was among the managers who were trained to be a peer facilitator for the In Business Programme. This training helped her fulfil her dream of becoming one of the respected leaders at her hotel.