News and articles
2023
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Skills development & lifelong learning
TESDA collaborates with ILO to hold meeting on application of XR technology in TVET delivery
19 April 2023, Manila, The Philippines
The meeting aims to present innovative XR-enabled solutions for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) delivery, lifelong learning and skills development.
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Migrant workers
Australian Ambassador to ASEAN meets migrant workers and support providers in Thailand
18 April 2023, Bangkok, Thailand
A visit to the Migrant Resource Centre, supported by the TRIANGLE in ASEAN programme, provided an opportunity to speak with migrant workers and the organizations providing support.
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News
Indonesia to develop a road map on care economy
18 April 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
The ILO supports the collaborative efforts taken by the Government of Indonesia and its developmental partners to develop a road map on care economy to generate new jobs, promote equality and improve the country’s economic growth.
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Press release
ILO supports the Government of Pakistan’s endeavour to launch of National Compliance Center
18 April 2023, Islamabad, Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan has launched a National Compliance Center with the aim to make businesses in Pakistan more competitive, responsible, and sustainable. ILO expressed support in ensuring labour and environmental obligations are met.
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News
The ILO supports the launch of survey on decent wages for journalists
17 April 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
The ILO supports the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Jakarta to promote decent wages and working conditions for Indonesian journalists.
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Social Security
Training for Trainers (ToT) on implementing handbook, and checklist on ‘Model Enterprise Clinics'
13 April 2023, Dhaka, Bangladesh
The Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) Project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, organized a two-day Training for Trainers (ToT) for Employers (BGMEA and BKMEA) on implementing the 'Model Enterprise Clinics' Handbook and Checklist.
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Skills development
New pact to boost industry-led training and career progression of women and youth
11 April 2023,
ILO and FMMI join hands to develop a sector skills strategy for the food-processing industry and improve skills utilization and career paths of women and youth from vulnerable groups.
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Social Security
Newly formed Governance Board of EIS pilot convenes third meeting at Ministry of Labour and Employment
11 April 2023, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Under the Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) Pilot, the third meeting of the Governance Board was held on 11 April 2023, aiming to enhance Employment Injury Protection for ready-made garment workers.
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Indonesia to develop a five-year national OSH programme to better protect workers’ fundamental right
10 April 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
Indonesia with support from the ILO is now in the process of developing and formulating its OSH national programmes for better, resilient implementation of OSH culture in the country and to better implement OSH as the fundamental right at work.
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Entrepreneurial skills for youth
Equipping Asia-Pacific youth with entrepreneurial skills for sustainable growth
10 April 2023, Bangkok, Thailand
Youth in Bangladesh, Cambodia and the Philippines learn entrepreneurship and soft skills using the ILO’s activity-based learning tools.