ILO SSE Academy in Seoul concluded successfully
The 8th edition of the ILO SSE Academy took place in Seoul, the Republic of Korea from 26 to 30 June. Over 150 participants from more than 30 countries exchanged their experiences, best practices and challenges under the theme “Innovative ecosystems for SSE public policies: A contribution to the future of work”.

The theme for this Academy was "Innovative ecosystems for SSE public policies: A contribution to the future of work." After the official opening, the Academy kicked off with a roundtable discussion on the topic, featuring academicians, local SSE actors and representatives of local governments. On the second day, participants joined in field visits to experience first-hand the diversity of SSE organizations and enterprises in and around Seoul.


The Republic of Korea, and particularly its capital Seoul, has fostered a favourable SSE ecosystem in recent years. This favourable environment has been achieved through public procurement, and provision of business services such as management support, consulting and work space. Capacity building, in the forms of education and the promotion of innovation, cooperation and communication have also yielded promising results. These initiatives are highlighted in a recent case study on public policies in the Republic of Korea, launched during the Academy.
The Academy was a joint effort of a number of partners, and was made possible by the efforts of all partners including GSEF, the Seoul National University, the International Training Centre of the ILO, and the ILO Offices both in Geneva and the Regions, among others.