Welcome to the  ILO Academy on South-South and Triangular Cooperation.  This space has been created  for anyone who is interested in the topic of South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) in the world of work.

This interactive space introduces the basic principles and key questions related to the theory and practice of SSTC, as well as the concepts, principles, modes, and policies that underpin it. It also aims to share practical experiences and lessons learned in an international context, with the objective of creating and strategizing remarkable and high-impact collaboration opportunities. Its flexible and interactive dynamics seek to provide an enriching experience for experts and newcomers alike.

What to do?

a) Read the introductory text presented in each module. It was designed to introduce the topic of the module and to stimulate conversations in the discussion forum.

b) Watch the short videos presented in the modules. They complement the texts and introduce some key people who are experts in the topics.

c) Have a look at the supplementary material presented in each module. Through this material you can focus and deepen your knowledge on the specific points and issues which interest you the most.

d) Read and think about the suggestive questions presented in each module (they were elaborated to encourage participants to express their views, concerns and needs). Write your answers to the questions in the discussion forum.

e) Join the conversations in the discussion forums (each module has one different forum). The forums are the main channels by which the interaction happened in the SSTC Academy. Through them you can read what other participants have written, you can express yourself by means of “posts” and you can engage in conversations through “replies” to the posts of other people. This is also a good time to introduce yourself to others and to express your particular interests. In addition, the experts who are conducting the modules and other ILO key people are also participating in the conversations, so this is your chance to start interacting with them. You can login to the discussion forums directly with your social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter or Google) or you can login just with your email. Notice that you have to “subscribe” to each forum in order to be notified when other people post or reply to your posts (this is very important in order to be able to follow the discussions).

Please, notice that this website is a multilingual interactive space.

List of Modules:   (click on the languages to access the modules)

Module 1 - How-to Guide on South-South and Triangular Cooperation for achieving the SDGs
Module available in English , Spanish , French, Portuguese, Chinese and Russian.

Module 2 - Good SSTC practices in the elimination of child labour and modern slavery
Module available in English , Spanish , French, Portuguese , Chinese and Russian..

Module 3 - Job creation, skills, climate change and just transitions: a focus on South-South cooperation
Module available in English , Spanish , French, Portuguese  , Chinese and Russian.

Module 4 - City-to-City cooperation and Local Economic Development
Module available in English , Spanish , French , Portuguese , Chinese and Russian.

Module 5 - Social protection floors and public employment programmes: reaching out to the informal and rural economy
Module available in English , Spanish , French, Portuguese, Chinese and Russian.

Module 6 - Fragile-to-Fragile cooperation
Module available in English , Spanish , French, Portuguese, Chinese and Russian.

Module 7 - Social dialogue and SSTC: a workers’ perspective
Module available in English , Spanish , French, Portuguese, Chinese and Russian.

Module 8 - South-South cooperation and labour migration
Module available in English , Spanish , French, Portuguese, Chinese and Russian.

Module 9 - Public-private partnerships and SSTC: a focus on skills development, including apprenticeships
Module available in English , Spanish , French, Portuguese, , Chinese and Russian.