Publications

The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo welcomed the commitments from the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates) on promoting more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient labour markets and […]

The G20 Maceió Ministerial Declaration on Digital Inclusion for All highlights several key labor-related aspects within the context of digital inclusion and the future digital economy: 1. Digital Literacy and Skills Development: Acknowledges the necessity of digital literacy and skills […]

South-South Cooperation (SSC) has emerged as a transformative force in international development over the past four decades, enabling developing nations to share knowledge, skills, and resources to address common challenges. Within this framework, the International Labour Organization (ILO) plays a […]

The “VII Trilateral Cooperation Conference with Latin America and the Caribbean 2024: Overcoming Obstacles, Building Bridges” was held in a hybrid format that combined virtual and in-person participation in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, on May 23-24, 2024. The Brazilian Cooperation Agency […]

The documented good practices in South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) illustrate their transformative potential in addressing diverse developmental challenges. These initiatives span sectors like agriculture, health, infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and economic integration, highlighting innovative approaches, robust partnerships, and a focus […]

The G20 Development Ministerial Declaration, convened in Rio de Janeiro in July 2024, highlighted the critical role of addressing inequalities to achieve sustainable development. Recognizing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 SDGs, the declaration emphasizes the need […]

On 22 July 2024, the Development Ministers of the G20 recognized the importance of policies that promoted equal opportunities, empowered persons in vulnerable situations, supported productivity, and reduced income inequalities. They acknowledged these policies as crucial for human well-being and […]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Singapore will continue their joint collaboration efforts to support decent work aspects of the ASEAN regional integration process for a further two years. A “Partnership Agreement for Collaborative Programme on Labour and Decent Work” […]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) actively implements its SSTC Programme in close partnership with the UN system, particularly the UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC). The ILO’s participation in key forums, including the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation and […]

Brazil is a founding member State of the International Labour Organization (ILO). Brazil has ratified 98 ILO Conventions and it is a leading country in South-South and triangular cooperation. Brazil’s many successes in a range of public policy areas, such […]

Development cooperation between governments, BRICS partners, and the ILO has grown in recent years. The BRICS’ large economies enable them to facilitate dialogue and cooperation, strengthening partnership for common development and advancing cooperation under principles of openness, inclusiveness, solidarity, and […]

The ILO and China have a long-standing partnership that has intensified in recent years thanks to South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) and voluntary contributions by China to the ILO’s Development Cooperation Programme. The People’s Republic of China is a founding […]

The article deals with the main moments that marked the partnership between Brazil and the International Labor Organization (ILO) in the context of South-South cooperation. The hypothesis is that states can pursue strategic interests in the multilateral system without giving […]

The ILO/China Partnership Programme, also known as the ILO/China SSTC Programme, is dedicated to enhancing skills development in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar through South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC). With a substantial US$4 million contribution from China’s Ministry of Human […]

The ILO, alongside its partnership department, initiated 28 South-South and Triangular Cooperation projects across five regions and the ITC-Turin office for 2022-2023. These projects spanned 80+ countries and global activities, emphasizing adaptable, sustainable, and results-driven practices. Funded mainly by the […]

Asia-Pacific and Caribbean island states are both involved in the development and implementation of regional level United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCFs) that are operationalized at the country level. The UNSDCF is a vehicle for identifying development solutions through […]

PHNOM PENH – The National Employment Agency(NEA) of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) and partners organized the National Career and Productivity Fair 2023 in Cambodia from 10 – 11 November to provide a platform for employers, training […]

Despite the progress made in the development of the National Statistical System (NSS) in the Portuguese-speaking African Countries (PALOP), there are still significant asymmetries and challenges in the NSS in relation to labour market information, especially in terms of compliance […]

Today there are an estimated 281 million international migrants around the world, the majority of whom are migrant workers. Globalization, demographic shifts, conflicts, income inequalities and climate change will encourage ever more people to cross borders in search of employment […]

During the 19th century, the term “social question” emerged to describe the pressing political challenge of addressing the adverse social consequences of industrialization. While the Industrial Revolution ushered in significant economic and societal transformations, it also led to exploiting workers, […]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a global advocate for high-quality apprenticeships, recognizing their importance in promoting decent work and reducing unemployment, especially among youth. In June 2023, during the 111th International Labour Conference, the ILO adopted a groundbreaking recommendation […]

This study was carried out within the framework of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Project “Improving labour inspection system in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan through SSTC knowledge sharing and peer-learning”, funded by PARTNERSHIPS, and corresponds to its Activity 1.1.1. Its purpose […]

The partnership between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) is anchored in social justice, particularly Decent Work, and promotes tripartite dialogue along with South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC). A factsheet with more information about […]

In recent years, development cooperation between governments, social partners, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and private partners from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (the BRICS) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) has been increasingly active. The BRICS have shown […]

Green works refer to the employment intensive development, restoration and maintenance of public infrastructure, community assets, natural areas, and landscapes to contribute to environmental goals such as climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, environmental rehabilitation, ecosystem restoration and nature […]

Since 2012, China and the ILO have been collaborating on South- South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) in support of the Decent Work Agenda. In 2013, China and ILO launched their first South-South cooperation project on strengthening public employment services and […]

The ILO and Brazil have a long-standing partnership that has intensified in recent years on South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) and with voluntary contributions by Brazil to the ILO’s Development Cooperation Programme, this with the aim of pursuing the ILO’s […]

Within the framework of the ILO South-South Cooperation Programme, the distance learning course “Strengthening the capacities of Labour Inspections to eradicate child labour: strengthening partnerships between CPLP countries (Community of Portuguese Language Countries) through South-South Cooperation”, is taking place from […]

The Mini-Skills Academy was organized to address the challenges facing Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates), such as outdated curricula, absence of continuous professional development and poorly equipped schools, poor […]

Sometimes to learn something new we should look in the past. That’s why today we are glad to remind you about one of the best practices of ILO! This publication presents an overview of the modules presented at the South-South […]

Do you know about Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships? Let’s talk about it! With the adoption of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015 and the subsequent drive to realise the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), interest in Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships (MSPs) […]

Global South-South Development Expo (GSSD) 2022 with the theme of “Advancing South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Sustainable COVID-19 Recovery: Towards a Smart and Resilient Future” will be a major opportunity for stakeholders including Member States, UN entities, academia and civil […]

Did you miss the Good Practices as much as we did? Then meet the 4th Volume of the Good Practices in South-South and triangular Cooperation for Sustainable Development by ILO! Very soon on 12 September we will celebrate the United […]

The 8th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting was held by MOHRSS China on 14 July 2022. The Ministers of Labour and Employment from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa met virtually and discussed topics including promoting green jobs for sustainable […]

The ILO through its partnership’s department has launched 23 South-South and Triangular Cooperation projects across the five regions and the ITC-Turin office for the 2020-2021 biennium. The SSTC projects have covered 75 countries and additional global activities. In the attached […]

This compilation is the result of the work of the Fellows of the 2021 Disaster Reduction Course (Spanish). Inspirational views on South-South peer-learning are systematically shared and joint South-South projects proposed. Please find out more here.

The ILO through its partnership’s department has launched 23 South-South andTriangular Cooperation projects across the five regions and the ITC-Turin office for the 2020-2021 biennium. The SSTC projects have covered 75 countries and additional global activities. They have promoted peer-learning […]

L’OIT, par le biais de son département des partenariats, a lancé 23 projets de coopération Sud-Sud et triangulaire dans les cinq régions et au bureau du CIT-Turin pour l’exercice 2020-2021. Les projets du la CSST ont couvert 75 pays et […]

Good Practices from the participants of the course of Financing Decent Work with South-South approach (September-October 2021)  Good practices (Document in spanish)

Several countries, especially emerging economies and developing countries, share similar socio-economic conditions and face the same type of challenges related to sustainable socioeconomic development. Different countries often face common hazards and similar vulnerabilities. The diversity of development experiences and initiatives […]

The BRICS are a driving force in the global economy, and the global labour market, representing almost 44 per cent of the word’s labour force. Overall, the BRICS countries (that is Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) have seen […]

The ILO and the BRICS Countries as well as the Civil Society Organisations (CSO), Government and social partners cooperation has actively increased in the recent years. The BRICS have shown that their large, fast-growing economies equip them to facilitate dialogue […]

As a result of the ILO South-South and Triangular Cooperation knowledge-sharing project on an Integrated Approach Towards Formalization in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, the report sets out road maps for the four countries to make progress towards an integrated […]

El Foro Virtual Tripartito: Tecnologías Disruptivas en la Formación Profesional para la Inclusión de Grupos Vulnerables, organizado por el Centro Internacional de Formación de la OIT (CIF-OIT), la Oficina de la OIT para América Central, Haití, Panamá y República Dominicana (OIT […]

Skills mismatch is a challenge for policy-makers, taking various forms are different in their causes and consequences and can negatively affect labour market outcomes. Globally, one in four workers are operating below their productive capacity. Typically, higher levels of informality, […]

Esta colección de Buenas Prácticas en la Cooperación Sur-Sur y Triangular (CSSCT) para la reducción de los riesgos de desastre y desarrollo local objetiva dar mayor visibilidad a las iniciativas escalables y replicables. El documento presenta soluciones que ilustran las […]

This peer-learning guide aims to introduce SSTC as a tool for socio-economic development and to achieve the Agenda 2030. It explains in a practical way the definitions, fundamental principles, the process to be followed to implement projects in the framework […]

The ILO’s Programme and Budget (P&B) Proposal for the Biennium 2018-19 stipulated the integration of South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) results as part of ILO’s efforts to promote decent work opportunities for all. With the end of the biennium approaching, […]

This compilation of 25 good practices provides exemplary cases of South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) in promoting decent work and rural development. These initiatives can be adapted through regional and inter-regional cooperation to address rural development-related challenges ranging from crops […]