July 24, 2024
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 […]
July 24, 2024
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 […]
July 9, 2024
On 24 May 2024, the fifth meeting of the Regional Network Europe & Central Asia Enterprise Development & Just Transition took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Convened by Dr Cristina Martinez of the ILO Decent Work Support Team Eastern Europe and […]
June 13, 2024
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” […]
June 5, 2024
This initiative, which has now entered its second phase, aims to bolster the institutional capacities of workers’ organizations across Asia and the Pacific. It is designed to enhance the core capacities of workers’ organizations, enabling them to engage effectively in […]
May 30, 2024
The ILO participated in the G20 Development Working Group meeting in Salvador, where key agenda topics included trilateral cooperation, a call to action on WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), and initiatives to combat inequality. The Brazilian presidency is strongly advocating […]
May 24, 2024
The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) met with the head of South-South Cooperation and Emerging Areas of the International Trade Organization (ILO), Anita Amorim, on February 22, in Rio de Janeiro. The meeting aimed to advance support for […]
May 14, 2024
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 […]
May 13, 2024
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 […]
May 8, 2024
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 […]
April 29, 2024
Have you checked new version of ILO website? It’s time to do it! South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) facilitates the sharing of knowledge, resources, and good practices among countries in the Global South, with the potential support of partners from […]
April 29, 2024
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 […]
April 25, 2024
Built upon the objectives of the Priority Action Programmes and in alignment with the Programme and Budget 2024-25 and the Development Cooperation Strategy 2020-25, the Emerging Partners and South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) Unit will utilize its expertise to engage […]
April 17, 2024
South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) are complementary development cooperation modalities to deliver on the ILO’s programme of work. The ILO invests RBTC (Regular Budget Technical Cooperation) into SSC. This is a unique and strategic source of funding that must deliver […]
April 11, 2024
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 […]
February 29, 2024
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Employment Services Department of the Employment Insurance Office under the Social Security Organisation of Malaysia (PERKESO), and with the support of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) of […]
February 28, 2024
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Cambodia Team for Education Program Organization (CTEP), organized a series of provincial career fairs in Kampong Cham, Battambang and Banteay Meanchey to inform industry representatives, educators, students, government officials, and job […]
February 20, 2024
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 […]
December 19, 2023
Government staff will provide timely labour market information and connect job seekers with decent work opportunities The capacity of Indonesia to implement national employment and labour market policies has been strengthened further through the training of 40 public employment services […]
December 14, 2023
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 […]
November 24, 2023
This subregional tripartite workshop is part of a pilot project that attempts to combine for the first time South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) with the promotion of International Labour Standards (ILS), good governance and labour market institutions for decent work […]
November 24, 2023
The ILO has been engaged in several activities and projects involving South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) to address issues related to International Labour Standards (ILS), including the promotion of integrated normative strategies. Normative strategies integrate ILS into efforts for decent […]
November 24, 2023
The ILO has been engaged in several activities and projects involving South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) to address issues related to International Labour Standards (ILS), including the promotion of integrated normative strategies. Normative strategies integrate ILS into efforts for decent […]
November 24, 2023
The ILO has been engaged in several activities and projects involving South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) to address issues related to International Labour Standards (ILS), including the promotion of integrated normative strategies. Normative strategies integrate ILS into efforts for decent […]
November 17, 2023
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 […]
November 17, 2023
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 […]
October 30, 2023
Under the auspices of the ILO, and from a South-South cooperation approach, Côte d’Ivoire and Madagascar have just strengthened their cooperation in the field of social protection through a mission of exchange of experiences carried out from 7 to 14 […]
October 27, 2023
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 […]
October 19, 2023
Seminar on Promoting High-quality Employment is held in Beijing 19-20 Oct. It is hosted by Ministry of Human Resources & Social Security (MoHRSS) of China & International Labour Organization (ILO). Mr. Yu Jiadong, Vice Minister of Ministry of Human Resources […]
October 18, 2023
In the framework of the 21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians, the Side event: South-south and triangular co-operation – experience of Lusophone countries in labour statistics will take place this 19th of October 2023 from 13:00 to 14:30 (Geneva time) […]
October 10, 2023
From October 2nd to 5th, 2023, the workshop titled “Towards an Unemployment Protection System in Bangladesh: Capacity Building and Learning Sharing” took place in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This event is promoted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) as part of a […]
October 10, 2023
This subregional tripartite workshop forms part of a pilot project that attempts to combine for the first time South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) with the promotion of ILS, good governance and labour market institutions for Decent Work and sustainable development. […]
October 9, 2023
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 […]
October 6, 2023
From July 31 to August 4, 2023, took place in Pretoria, South Africa, the “High-level Policy Dialogue and Capacity Building Workshop on Quality Apprenticeship”, organized by the International Labour Organization as part of a South South and Triangular Cooperation project. […]
October 4, 2023
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, […]
September 29, 2023
On September 29, 2023, the Ninth Meeting of Ministers of Labour and Employment of the BRICS took place in Durban, South Africa, under the theme “Ensuring decent work, dignity and respect for all”, with the support of the International Labour […]
September 11, 2023
The United Nations’ Day for South-South Cooperation celebrates the economic, social and political developments made in recent years by regions and countries in the South and highlights United Nations efforts to work on technical cooperation among developing countries. The theme […]
September 10, 2023
Care work, both paid and unpaid, is of vital importance for achieving sustainable, egalitarian, inclusive societies that generate decent jobs. In this context, the design and implementation of policies to improve care work has become very important in Latin America […]
September 7, 2023
With the support of the ILO Program for South-South and Triangular Cooperation, the Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) for Latin America and the Caribbean successfully completed all the activities and products scheduled to be carried out during the biennium 2022-2023, […]
September 5, 2023
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 […]
August 10, 2023
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 […]
July 24, 2023
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) of China launch a project to promote South-South Cooperation for full and high-quality employment in Southeast Asia. BANGKOK, Thailand (ILO News) – Within the context […]
July 18, 2023
Today, July 18, 2023, the presentation of the session “Can South-South Cooperation Contribute to Labour Migration Governance and Protection of Migrant Workers’ Rights?” took place within the framework of the Labour Migration Academy in Turin, Italy. This session explored several […]
July 13, 2023
In the framework of the “Academy on Labour Migration (LMA)” currently taking place in Turin, Italy, from 10 to 21 July 2023, one elective course will be specifically dedicated to exploring the crucial role of South-South Cooperation in supporting countries […]
July 7, 2023
From 10 to 21 July 2023, the “Academy on Labour Migration (LMA)” will take place in Turin, Italy. This initiative, co-organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and ITCILO, will offering participants a unique opportunity to benefit from a diversified […]
June 16, 2023
Launch of the initiative brought together representatives of the ILO, the Brazilian government and workers’ and employers’ organizations in Geneva. The Government of Brazil, through the Brazilian Agency of Cooperation (ABC), of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the International […]
June 7, 2023
On June 06, 2023 was the opening session of the online clinics “Financing decent work clinics in Asia: a South-South approach” which is taking place from 5 to 30 June 2023. During this session, Anastasiia Pavlova and Duncan Chando, experts […]
June 6, 2023
The 21st session of the High-level Committee on South-South Cooperation was convened 30 May to 2 June 2023 to review progress made in implementing the Buenos Aires Plan of Action for Promoting and Implementing Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries, the […]
June 6, 2023
In the framework of the 111th Session of the International Labour Conference, on June 12, 2023 at 17:00 (Geneva time), an informal meeting of the President of the Brazilian Superior Labour Court, Minister Lelio Bentes Corrêa, with representatives of the […]
June 5, 2023
Within the framework of the 111th Session of the International Labour Conference, the Emerging and Special Partnerships Unit is organizing the X Brazil-ILO Review Meeting, to be held on June 16, 2023, with the aim of presenting the progress and […]
June 5, 2023
From 5 to 16 June 2023, the International Labour Organization (ILO) is holding its 111th annual Conference at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva. Delegates from workers, employers and governments of the ILO’s 187 member states will address a wide […]
June 1, 2023
From 30 May to 2 June 2023, the International Labour Organization is actively participating in the 21st meeting of the High-Level Committee on South-South Cooperation, which is being held at United Nations Headquarters in New York. This event aims to […]
May 18, 2023
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 […]
May 12, 2023
The Second BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting under the South African Presidency was convened from 9-12 May 2023 in South Africa with the participation of representatives from the BRICS Member States, International Organisations, i.e., the International Labour Organisation (ILO), […]
May 2, 2023
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 […]
April 28, 2023
Representatives from Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, and the ILO met on April 12th, 2023 to share information, discuss challenges and progress on data collection and analysis for the eradication of child labour. The virtual exchange aimed at supporting national actors’ […]
March 23, 2023
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 […]
March 21, 2023
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 […]
March 14, 2023
As part of 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” a panel discussion entitled “Concrete experiences of cooperation in CPLP […]
March 9, 2023
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 […]
March 3, 2023
The second session of 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” took place on March 2, 2023. The objective of […]
February 28, 2023
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 […]
February 28, 2023
Within the framework of the ILO South-South Cooperation Programme, the online training course “Promoting Inclusive Infrastructure Investments and Green Works among Southern and East African Countries through Enhanced South-South Cooperation” is taking place from 27 February to 2 March 2023. […]
February 21, 2023
On February 14 and 15, 2023, the “Regional Workshop on South-South Cooperation: Development of Digital Services in Business Organizations to support SMEs” was held in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, organized by the Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) of […]
February 13, 2023
The Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (the Global Partnership) is the primary multi-stakeholder vehicle for driving development effectiveness, to “maximize the effectiveness of all forms of co-operation for development for the shared benefits of people, planet, prosperity and peace.” […]
January 31, 2023
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 […]
December 21, 2022
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 […]
December 8, 2022
The Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (the Global Partnership) is the primary multi-stakeholder vehicle for driving development effectiveness, to “maximize the effectiveness of all forms of co-operation for development for the shared benefits of people, planet, prosperity and peace.” […]
December 8, 2022
On 15-17 November 2022 ILO San José hosted the First Tripartite Meeting on Labour Migration and Mobility, with participation from 8 countries: the five Central American countries, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Panama. This was the first in-person tripartite meeting […]
December 7, 2022
Singapore (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) China have signed a partnership agreement promoting the Global Development Initiative with a focus on South-South Cooperation in employment. The Memorandum […]
December 5, 2022
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) […]
November 4, 2022
Partnership building through promotion of technical cooperation & capacity building of constituents using a SSTC approach: A South-South Perspective. ILO and ITC Turin present e-Learning course on systemic approach to skills development through SSTC and peer learning. The course, which […]
August 26, 2022
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 […]
August 24, 2022
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 […]
July 21, 2022
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 […]
May 13, 2022
South-South cooperation is an important topic of the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour 15-20 May 2022, Durban, South Africa, and it will be show-cased during the panel : South-South Cooperation: Good Practices of Labour Inspection on […]
May 13, 2022
During the V Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in Durban May 2022, the question of financing the end of child labour is back to the table during a panel entitled Panel on Financing Elimination of Child Labour […]
March 31, 2022
The German Development Institute published a Discussion Paper “Mainstreaming South-South and Triangular Cooperation. Work in Progress at the United Nations”. United Nations (UN) entities have repeatedly been asked to mainstream their support for South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC), and this […]
February 14, 2022
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 […]
January 27, 2022
The ILO has been featured on the 12th Edition of the High-level Forum of Directors General for Development Cooperation (DG Forum) co-organized by the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). […]
December 3, 2021
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.
November 14, 2021
We have a new course on SDG and UN reform from a South-South Cooperation perspective. It is targeting the Caribbean, but as it is offered in English, partners from other regions are welcome to attend. https://southsouthpoint.net/2030-agenda-and-un-reform/ If you are interested […]
October 22, 2021
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 […]
October 22, 2021
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 […]
October 19, 2021
Good Practices from the participants of the course of Financing Decent Work with South-South approach (September-October 2021) Good practices (Document in spanish)
October 14, 2021
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 […]
October 10, 2021
This training on Financing for Decent Work with a “South-South” approach aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to engage in national consultations on financing the SDGs and to advocate for the inclusion of decent work considerations in […]
September 29, 2021
Development Investment (DEVINVEST) and South-South and Triangular Cooperation (PARDEV) are organizing The Global South-South Cooperation Forum 2021, 11th – 15th October 2021.. This forum is aiming to foster the exchange of good practices, knowledge, experiences, and methodologies applied in the […]
September 14, 2021
During the event organized by APC Colombia to commemorate the UN South-South Cooperation day, the ITC-ILO, represented by Ms Angelica Munoz South South Cooperation Expert, presented a south-south private sector good practice entitled “ARISE‘s engagement with disaster risk reduction in […]
September 10, 2021
As part of the preparatory events for the World Day of South-South Cooperation (CSS), ILO- LIMA, ITC-ILO in Turin, PARDEV and Multilateral organized a seminar on the 2030 Agenda and CSS. You can see the video recording of the said […]
September 2, 2021
Coming Up ! Spanish Edition of the Financing Decent Work Course – South-South Approach- 20 September 2021 (for 3 weeks)! Peer learning guide Information note French version: Financer le travail decent
September 2, 2021
Good Practices from participants of the English Financing Decent Work 2021 edition. Click here to consult the full document.
August 13, 2021
The High-level Forum of Directors General for Development Cooperation (DG Forum) is a platform for national cooperation agencies and institutions implementing South-South and triangular cooperation. Other stakeholders and practitioners of South-South and triangular cooperation were also invited to the Forum. […]
August 5, 2021
Date: 4th August 2021 OVERVIEW OF THE FORUM. Far from being mere beneficiaries of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, young people are recognized as having been among the architects in its development, and should continue to be engaged in […]
July 29, 2021
Dear participant of the V WFLED, We would like to thank you for your participation in the V World Forum of Local Economic Development. The V WFLED has been a great success with more than 12,000 participants in the 35 […]
July 23, 2021
ILO Director-General Guy Ryder has welcomed the commitment made by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (the BRICS countries) to take more action to support labour markets in meeting the unprecedented challenge of COVID-19 . In remarks to the sixth BRICS Labour […]
June 30, 2021
Turkey and Colombia are the largest refugee-hosting countries in the world. In order to promote decent work for refugees and migrants in the context of covid 19, ILO-Turkey and Colombia are conducting a triangular south-south cooperation (TSC) initiative through three-week […]
June 29, 2021
The BRICS formalization knowledge series , with a South-South approach, held virtually from July-August 2021, aims to promote South-South cooperation between the BRICS countries on the transition to formality from informality. Don’t miss key sessions on 3-5 August 2021; 10-12 […]
June 22, 2021
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 […]
June 7, 2021
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 […]




































































































