With support from the project and partners, Teuku Razuan established a large-scale patchouli distillation facility in Aceh, benefiting from improved financial access and digital tools.
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Things should be looking good for young people in the world of work, but they’re not. While unemployment among young workers between 15 and 24 has recovered from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, there’s a growing epidemic of unhappiness among those workers in both the developed and now the developing world. So, what is to be done? , a professor at Dartmouth College, renowned labour economist and recognized expert on youth employment, what can be done.
Can artificial intelligence, robots and surveillance protect workers on the job? Yes, according to the from the International Labour Organization (). In this new episode of the , ILO occupational safety and health expert Manal Azzi explains how AI and technology is being used as a safety net, and not a threat, for workers worldwide.
Fátima Santos benefits from an , empowering women in PiauÃ’s carnauba supply chain through artisanal weaving and decent work.
Ekkehard Ernst, author of the International Labour Organization ) report: "", joins the to discuss how geopolitical tensions, climate change, artificial intelligence, and inequalities are affecting global labour markets.
Celestin Mbaruku, a refugee tailor in Kenya, overcame the lack of formal certification through ILO’s , opening new career opportunities.
Linda Ampah's journey from a small home workshop to leading a successful garment manufacturing business has empowered hundreds of women, improving productivity, safety, and social policies in the workplace.
In 2024, global employment grew in line with a rising labour force, maintaining the unemployment rate at 5%, consistent with 2023, according to the International Labour Organization's report. The economy expanded at a moderate rate of 3.2%, down from previous years. While inflation has decreased, wage growth remains slow due to weak employment growth. Work force participation has slightly declined, impacting employment rates, and significant gender gaps in participation persist, limiting potential improvements in living standards.
The by ILO Bangladesh is empowering women and girls in Cox's Bazar to excel in nontraditional trades like plumbing, challenging gender stereotypes and promoting inclusivity in the workforce.
International migrants make up 4.7% of the , playing a crucial role in economic growth, yet face challenges such as higher unemployment and gender disparities.
Despite being displaced and injured during the conflict in northern Sri Lanka, Leena has benefited from the project, promoting disability inclusion and gender equality.
Wage inequality has decreased in about two-thirds of countries since 2000, according to the International Labour Organization’s . The most significant decreases occurred among low-income countries. Despite this progress, significant disparities persist. Women and informal economy workers are disproportionately affected, highlighting the need for targeted actions to address wage and employment gaps. Globally, one in three workers is a non-wage worker, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where many are self-employed in the informal economy.
Industrial symbiosis is a circular economy approach where businesses collaborate to repurpose waste and by-products, conserving resources and energy. This method not only benefits the environment but also presents new business opportunities and decent jobs. However, establishing these symbiotic value chains can be challenging, and ensuring that newly created jobs are both green and decent—especially in small and medium-sized enterprises—is not guaranteed. How can we effectively apply this concept to maximize benefits for businesses, workers, economies, and the environment? Sabrina de Gobbi, an International Labour Organization () Senior Economist, joins the to discuss what potential it has to ‘green’ economies and how we can ensure that the jobs it creates are decent.
According to an International Labour Organization () report, youth unemployment figures have recovered to pre-pandemic levels, but, in apparent contradiction, young people worldwide are reporting growing anxiety and worry about unemployment and job security. So, what’s the real situation for young people entering the labour market? Listen to a new episode of ILO’s .
International Labour Organisation research shows many workers resign due to childcare issues, emphasizing the need for workplace childcare to support families.