News and articles
2023
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Working conditions
ILO Statement on the explosions at Seema Oxygen Plant in Chittagong's Sitakunda upazila and the Science Lab area in Dhaka
05 March 2023, Dhaka
ILO expresses condolences and solidarity with families of the victims of two incidents in Bangladesh.
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Press release
Bangladesh Business and Human Rights Week Landmark dialogue held to chart roadmap for responsible business conduct
02 March 2023,
Stakeholders highlighted the importance of removing barriers to responsible business as a vehicle for advancing sustainable development in Bangladesh
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Press release
ILO continues to promote International Labour Standards in Afghanistan
02 March 2023,
Workshop brings together ILO constituents as efforts continue to improve labour standards in the country despite crisis situation.
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Digitalization and financial inclusion
ILO launches the implementation of a digital transformation programme for Indonesian SMEs’ better productivity and competitiveness
02 March 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
The ILO with support from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) continues to support the priority of the Indonesian government to promote digital economy and foster digital transformation for SMEs and financial services through the implementation of its Promise II Impact programme.
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ILO and Viet Nam collaboration
ILO Director-General meets Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister
02 March 2023, Hanoi, Viet Nam
The ILO Director-General and the Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister held talks about cooperation on key work issues, including decent work, social protection, and the transition from the informal economy to the formal economy.
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Press release
Piloting national skills passport in Pakistan
28 February 2023, Karachi, Pakistan
ILO’s project “Governance of Labour Migration in South and Southeast Asia” (GOALS) funded by the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) provided technical and financial support to the Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP) to convene launch ceremony of piloting National Skills Passport in Pakistan.
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News
ILO and Ministry of Manpower to strengthen the implementation of international labour standards
28 February 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
As requested by the Ministry of Manpower, the ILO provides a one-day induction session on international labour standards to strengthen the implementation and the reporting of ILO Conventions ratified by Indonesia.
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ILO and Viet Nam collaboration
ILO, Viet Nam strengthen cooperation on jobs, labour and social protection
24 February 2023, Hanoi, Viet Nam
First visit to country by ILO Regional Director sees discussions on strengthening cooperation to help ensure decent work in Viet Nam.
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Promotion of social dialogue
Bipartite dialogues improve productivity of the palm oil industry and make business more resilient
22 February 2023, Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Upholding the rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining is found to be a foundation for improving productivity and increasing number of workers joining trade unions that lead to the advanced protection of workers’ rights in palm oil sector.
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Social dialogue
Governments, employers and workers meet to strengthen industrial relations in Southeast Asia
22 February 2023, Bangkok, Thailand
Nine Southeast Asian countries and Japan highlight the importance of social dialogue for competitive business, growth and decent work.