April 22, 2026

Colombo hosts South-4-Care Learning Hub to advance decent work in the care economy in South Asia through South-South and triangular cooperation

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 […]
April 14, 2026

ILO and China sign an agreement on Occupational Safety and Health under the Global Development Initiative

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 […]
April 8, 2026

Counsellors help Indonesians gain quality jobs

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 […]
March 18, 2026

Indian Presidency BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) First Meeting, 2026 16-17 March 2026

The first meeting of the BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) under the 2026 Indian Presidency was held virtually on 16–17 March 2026, bringing together representatives from BRICS member states and partner countries—including Brazil, India, Russia, China, South Africa, Indonesia, Egypt, […]
March 12, 2026

1st Project Advisory Group meeting for G20 Project “A feasibility study on an international reference classification of occupations by skill and qualification requirements”

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 […]
February 27, 2026

3rd Project Steering Committee Meeting of the ProSSCE-ASEAN project

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 […]
February 12, 2026

The Annual Project Steering Committee Meeting of the ILO–China Partnership Programme on Skills Development

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 […]
December 22, 2025

Philippines and ILO Strengthen Cooperation under the Global Coalition for Social Justice

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, […]
December 9, 2025

ILO and China renew commitment to advancing South–South Cooperation on skills development and decent work in ASEAN

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 […]
November 25, 2025

New UN General Assembly Resolution Reinforces South-South Cooperation for Sustainable Development

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 […]
November 21, 2025

ILO and India Review Progress on Skills Taxonomy Project and Broader South-South Cooperation

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 […]