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 […]
November 19, 2025

Strengthening South-South Cooperation on Skills Taxonomy: India, Brazil and ILO Advance Collaboration

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 […]
November 13, 2025

Fostering Innovation with Inclusion: ILO at the WIPO Third Expert-Level Roundtable on South-South and Triangular Cooperation

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, […]
November 5, 2025

BRICS Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work: Internal Peer Review Workshop

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 […]
October 23, 2025

Innovative approaches urgently needed to tackle global shifts in the world of work

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 […]
October 16, 2025

The Regional Policy Dialogue on “Policy Innovations to Navigate Labour Market Transitions and Uncertainty for High-quality and Full Employment in South-East Asia”

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 […]