Highlights

  How can South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) help countries address the growing challenges of climate mobility while ensuring a just transition? This question was at the heart of the latest online session of the Labour Migration Academy, held on […]

Geneva, 25 June 2026 — The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) convened the second meeting of the Project Advisory Group (PAG) for the G20 feasibility study on an International Reference Classification of […]

GENEVA (ILO News) – Brazilian Representatives of the Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and senior officials of the International Labour Organization (ILO) reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting decent work through South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) during their annual partnership SSTC review meeting at the at ILO headquarters in Geneva.  Brazil has […]

Agreement to strengthen regional cooperation on artificial intelligence, demographic change, platform work, skills development and social dialogue. Geneva (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Singapore have renewed their partnership to support ASEAN countries to navigate the changing […]

GENEVA – The International Labour Organization (ILO) is proud to announce an ambitious suite of South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) initiatives designed to address labor market challenges through practical cooperation and knowledge-sharing among countries of the Global South. By fostering direct partnerships between regions of the Global […]

Kerala, India, 7 May 2026 — The 2nd BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG), held on 6–7 May 2026 in India, and online under India’s BRICS Presidency, brought together representatives of BRICS member countries, the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International […]

GENEVA (April 29, 2026) — Leading Geneva-based UN agencies and international organizations gathered today at the International Labour Organization (ILO) for the ninth session of the Geneva Partnership Platform (GPP). The exchange focused on the strategic evolution of South-South and […]

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 21 April 2026 ; Geneva — The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the World Bank Group and the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO), is convening the South-4-Care Learning Hub: Advancing Decent Work in […]

Geneva, 14 April 2026 – The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of the People’s Republic of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in special equipment safety and occupational […]

Jakarta (ILO news) – Committed to making a difference in people’s lives, Ayu Dwi Putri and Dion Ruben Timotius, are striving to help Indonesian jobseekers find pathways to high-quality employment. Despite Indonesia’s continued resilience amid worldwide instability, vulnerable groups such […]

A new milestone in South-South cooperation is emerging as India strengthens its role as a funding partner in a global initiative to improve how occupations, skills and qualifications are understood across labour markets. The project, implemented by the International Labour […]

The third Project Steering Committee Meeting of the ProSSCE-ASEAN project convened partners from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China and the International Labour Organization to review progress, assess impact and shape the strategic direction for the […]

The Annual Project Steering Committee Meetings of the ILO–China South-South Partnership Programme on Skills Development, as well as Social Protection and South-South were held on 12 Feb. 2026. Mr. Ma Hezu, DDG of International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Human Resources […]

On 22 December 2025, the Government of the Philippines and the International Labour Organization (ILO) signed a new agreement to support the rollout of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, reinforcing the country’s leadership in advancing social justice, decent work, […]

Beijing (ILO News) – The Government of China and the International Labour Organization (ILO) signed an amendment to a long-standing South–South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) agreement on 9 December in Beijing. The Partnership Agreement, first established in 2008 and supported […]

A newly adopted UN General Assembly resolution places decent work and strengthened labour markets at the centre of South-South and triangular cooperation, reaffirming the essential role of collaboration among developing countries in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The […]

21 November — Geneva. The ILO Partnerships Department held a productive meeting today with senior representatives from India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment to review ongoing collaboration in the areas of skills development and employment generation. The Indian delegation included […]

ILO PARTNERSHIPS convened a strategic meeting with representatives from India and Brazil to review progress on the India-funded Skills Taxonomy initiative within the G20 context. Discussions covered early implementation steps, the establishment of a Project Advisory Group, and Brazil’s potential […]

Geneva, November 13–14, 2025 | Organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will convene the Third Expert-Level Roundtable on Fostering South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) for Intellectual Property and Development on November 13–14, […]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) convened an internal peer review workshop bringing together experts and offices from across the Organization to validate the findings of the BRICS Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work country studies and the accompanying Analytical Report. The […]

Annual regional policy dialogue ignites critical discussions on South-East Asia’s rapidly changing labour landscape. BANGKOK (ILO News) – As the fifth-largest economy in the world with a nominal GDP of US$3.8 trillion in 2023, ASEAN holds enormous potential in inclusive […]

The Regional Policy Dialogue on “Policy Innovations to Navigate Labour Market Transitions and Uncertainty for High-quality and Full Employment in South-East Asia” included a dedicated session—Session 8: Leveraging South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) for High-Quality and Full Employment in South-East […]

At the 20th ILO American Regional Meeting in Punta Cana (1–3 October 2025), governments, employers, and workers adopted the Punta Cana Declaration, reaffirming democracy, peace, social justice, and decent work as the foundations for inclusive and sustainable development across the […]

The road from COP29 in Baku to COP30 in Belém is more than a transition between summits—it is a critical bridge where lessons learned must translate into actionable strategies. South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) is at the core of this […]

This factsheet highlights the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) role in advancing South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC)—a solidarity-driven, non-conditional model of development led by the Global South and supported by Northern partners. It outlines why SSTC matters: enabling inclusive, nationally owned […]

India funds a two-year ILO study to create a unified system for classifying jobs by skill and qualification levels GENEVA (ILO News) –The Government of India and the International Labour Organization (ILO) signed an agreement on 16 Sept. to fund […]

The United Nations marks 12 September as the United Nations Day for South–South Cooperation, celebrating the achievements of developing countries working together—and with partners worldwide—to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The South-South Day, of course, concerns the South, […]

Geneva/Doha, 1 September 2025 – The International Labour Organization (ILO) today convened the first global sessions under its newly established South-4-Care Platform, an initiative designed to strengthen knowledge exchange and cooperation on the care economy through South-South and Triangular Cooperation […]

Indah Kurnia Lestari, senior officer of employment placement service, Ministry of Manpower, BINAPENTA Kemnaker shares her passion and journey for creating an inclusive labour market for all. After fifteen years in the public employment services (PES) field, Indah Kurnia Lestari’s […]

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted economies globally, the world is reminded today of the urgent need for strong partnerships to revive the development agenda and secure a shared future of prosperity for all. The global health crisis reversed […]

South-South Cooperation under the ILO/China Partnership Programme took center stage during Cambodia’s 8th National TVET Day 2025, as the country showcased its commitment to building a future-ready workforce through international partnerships. With the signing of new agreements between Cambodian and […]

The two partners outlined new priorities under the Brazil–ILO Partnership Programme, focused on advancing decent work and social justice in the Global South. 10 June 2025 Geneva (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Government of Brazil […]

29 May 2025 NEW YORK – The International Labour Organization (ILO) has reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to promoting social justice and decent work through South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) at the 22nd Session of the High-Level Committee on South-South Cooperation, […]

New York, 28 May 2025 – The 22nd session of the High-level Committee on South-South Cooperation convened this week at United Nations headquarters, reaffirming the commitment of developing nations to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future through solidarity, innovation, […]

By YANG WANLI in Siem Reap, Cambodia | CHINA DAILY | “Knowledge reshapes destiny” is a belief many people have, hoping to change their lives through learning. This universal motto is guiding the path of Mov Yus, a 21-year-old woman […]

New York, May 2025 — As global discussions intensify around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the future of work, the International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing to reaffirm its commitment to South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) at the […]

A major international seminar was held on 19 May to present and discuss the Report on the Diagnosis of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Mozambique, bringing together policymakers, social partners, researchers, and civil society leaders from across the […]

Geneva, 16 May 2025 — The International Labour Organization (ILO) has taken a significant step forward in its mission to promote decent work worldwide, thanks to a landmark USD 2 million agreement signed with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD). […]

The webinar series *“Professionalizing Care, Transforming the Region”*, coordinated by the ILO/Cinterfor’s Regional Network for Training and Certification in Care, aims to foster dialogue and exchange of best practices across Latin America and the Caribbean. With a collaborative, regional approach, […]

Brasilia, Brazil (ILO News) — On 25 April 2025, at the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (LEMM), ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo called on BRICS countries to take the lead in forging a renewed, socially just future of work. […]

Brasilia, 24 April 2025 — From April 22 to 24, the city of Brasilia hosted the BRICS Emerging Technologies and New Frontiers for Employment for Just Transitions – DEVTECH / PARTNERSHIPS South-South Knowledge-Sharing Event, bringing together over 20 experts, government […]

Brasília, Brazil (ILO News) – From April 22 to 23, 2025, – representatives from BRICS countries, international organizations, and key stakeholders gathered in Brasília for the 4th BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting, under Brazil’s presidency. The discussions centered on […]

Suvar, Bangladesh – From April 8–10, 2025, the Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) Inter-regional Forum for Asia and the Arab States brought together more than 80 government representatives, development practitioners, and ILO experts from 18 countries for a landmark event […]

The sessions of the VI World Forum of Local Economic Development concluded yesterday, April 3rd, with the reading of a final declaration reaffirming the global commitment to fair, inclusive, and sustainable territorial development. Throughout this dynamic forum, policymakers, experts, and […]

Seville, Spain — April 1 – 4, 2025 The 6th World Forum of Local Economic Development (WFLED), held from April 1 to 4, 2025, in Seville, Spain, convened global leaders, policymakers, and experts to advance discussions on inclusive and sustainable […]

🌍 How can the Social and Solidarity Economy #SSE help drive local economic development and create lasting change? 📅 The upcoming World Forum of Local Economic Development (#WFLED) in Seville, #Spain 🇪🇸, from April 1-4, 2025, provides a platform to exchange experiences and […]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is pleased to invite you to the first session of the South-South Dialogue Series: Solutions for Inclusion and Decent Work in the Digital Economy. Each peer-learning dialogue will address a specific, strategic topic aligned with emerging […]

The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Emerging and Special Partnerships Unit (ESPU) actively participated in the “Just Transition and Climate Policy Development through the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs): A South-South Learning Approach” masterclass, held in Doha, Qatar, from 18 to 20 […]

The ILO-China partnership project on Strengthening Skills Development in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar through South-South and Triangular Cooperation, funded by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security China, held its annual Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting on 20 Feb. […]

The South-South Cooperation project ‘Promoting the Global Development Initiative with a Focus on South-South Cooperation in Employment in ASEAN’ (ProSSCE-ASEAN) funded by China held its annual Project Steering Committee(PSC) meeting on 20 Jan. 2025.  On behalf PARTNERSHIPS ILO, Director Mr. Peter […]

Training Program on Just Transition and Climate Policy Development through the Nationally Determined Contributions in Arab States, 15 January 2024 The first day of the training on the Foundations of Just Transition and South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) was marked […]

For the biennium 2024-2025, the ILO, in collaboration with its PARTNERSHIP department, is intensifying its South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) efforts through 14 dynamic projects spanning five regions, alongside global initiatives supporting action programmes and ITC-Turin office activities on South-South […]

Geneva, Switzerland, December 20, 2024 – The Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have signed a landmark agreement today to provide critical support for the recovery phase of the ILO’s Emergency Response Programme in […]

A recent study visit in Shanghai, China, from 27–29 November 2024, facilitated knowledge exchange between South-East Asian and Chinese officials, strengthening the capacity of employment counsellors and enhancing South-South and Triangular Cooperation. Participants observed China’s successful public employment services management […]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is driving innovative solutions for global development, with South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) playing a central role. By fostering solidarity, mutual benefit, and self-reliance among developing nations, SSTC addresses shared challenges, such as overcoming barriers […]

As part of the project to strengthen Madagascar horticulture value chains, the Emerging and Special Partnerships team, in support of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) national office for Antananarivo, has been exploring ways of stimulating decent work, increasing export potential […]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Office for Dar es Salaam successfully wrapped up a two-day consultative workshop in Naivasha, Kenya, aimed at enhancing South-South and triangular cooperation in the horticulture sector. The event brought together key stakeholders from Madagascar, […]

On November 5, 2024, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Office for Arab States (ROAS) and the Council of Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed a landmark Joint Plan of Activities for 2025-2029. […]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and ITC-ILO are excited to announce the upcoming Labour Migration Academy in 2025, which will gather international leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to address the impacts of climate change on human mobility, with a particular focus […]

The National Career and Productivity Fair 2024, the biggest career fair in Cambodia, returned for the fourteenth year from 26 – 27 October, offering more than 30,000 job opportunities to not only Cambodia’s youth but vulnerable groups, including women, persons […]

On October 24th, 2024, the launch event of project “Extending Social Protection Coverage to Workers in the Informal Economy in Lao PDR and Kenya and Leveraging Digital Transformation: through South-South Cooperation” was held in Nairobi, with delegates from China, Kenya, […]

Specialists from 31 countries across the Latin America and Caribbean region, along with employers’ and workers’ organizations, the ILO, and development cooperation partners, convened in Brazil to discuss progress and challenges in eradicating child labour in the region.   BRASILIA […]

From 15 to 18 October, Brasilia will host the X Annual Meeting of the Focal Points Network of the Regional Initiative (RI) Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour. This event marks the 10th anniversary of this significant […]

The XI Annual South-South ILO/Brazil Meeting, held in the capital Brasília, brought together leaders and experts to discuss the current challenges of decent work and social justice within the framework of South-South dialogues. One of the first thematic sessions addressed […]

Brazil and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have officially launched a new trilateral South-South cooperation project entitled ‘Decent Work and Social Justice’. This initiative, developed in partnership with the Brazilian Ministry of Labour and Employment, marks a new stage in […]

8 October 2024 was the final day of the 8th international meeting on triangular cooperation organised by Portugal, the OECD DAC and Brazilian cooperation support for G20 trilateral cooperation. The meeting highlighted a number of key themes and discussions on […]

The International Labour Organization Joins the 8th International Meeting on Triangular Cooperation in Lisbon Lisbon, October 3, 2024 – The International Labour Organization (ILO) has confirmed its participation in the 8th International Meeting on Triangular Cooperation: Linking Global Processes to […]

Trilateral cooperation has the potential to foster more inclusive, horizontal, and forward thinking partnerships. A central aspect of this cooperation is mutual learning, where all parties contribute and benefit equally. The emphasis is placed on exchanging experiences and insights among […]

Digital technologies have significantly transformed the labour landscape in South-East Asia. With the region’s digital economy expected to reach nearly US$1 trillion by 2030, continued dialogue on digital governance, inclusive employment policies and labour market programmes is more crucial than […]

To mark the South-South day on the 12th of September, The International Labour Organization (ILO) facilitated a South-South dialogue, bringing together young climate negotiators from Yemen, Lebanon, and Jordan who are currently undergoing a training programme led by the Climate […]

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 […]

Ahead of the Summit of the Future: the ILO at highest levels joins forces in celebrating South-South Day 2024 On Global South-South Cooperation Day, the International Labour Organization (ILO) celebrates the solidarity among Global South countries, highlighting shared histories and […]

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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is a G20 member state with 19 ILO Conventions ratified, including eight core Conventions.  The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been exerting great efforts to support the creation of a modern economy and a […]

The International Labour Organization brought together over 30 government officials from Brunei, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam to share good practices in implementing disability-inclusive employment services, with the aim of leaving […]

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 […]

24-25 July 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan: Over 50 Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations participated in “Promoting a gender responsive just transition towards environmental sustainability in the Republic of Azerbaijan: a knowledge sharing and peer learning workshop”. The workshop was organized under […]

Anastasiia Pavlova, the South-South Partnerships Officer, delivered an insightful presentation on “Green Jobs, Climate Change, Job Creation, and Just Transitions” during a CLIMATE CHANGE ELECTIVE session of the “Future Leaders in the World of Work, South-South University” course. Her presentation […]

During the 30th of July, 2024, The ILO Emerging and Special Partnerships Unit (ESPU) participated on the Inter-Agency Mechanism on South-South and Triangular Cooperation organized by the United Nations Inter-Agency Mechanism for South-South and Triangular Cooperation (UNOSSC) The United Nations […]

The “Future Leaders In the World Of Work, South-South University” course kicked off yesterday in the ITCILO Headquarters in Turin, with the participants of more than 100 attendees. The Summer University is a training program for university students and young […]

As Azerbaijan is hosting COP29, participants are expected to learn from each other and to benefit from the exchanges at different stages of preparations for COP29. The synergy in preparations is crucial to ensure a holistic approach. The Earth’s ability […]