March 18, 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
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 […]
March 3, 2026
At the first global ILO Innovation Day on 3 March 2026, South4Care stood out as a powerful example of how innovation can turn global commitments into practical change. Presented by Laura Addati and Anita Amorim, South4Care showcased a new way […]
February 27, 2026
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 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 […]
February 6, 2026
The State of Qatar has been an ILO member State since 1972, and has ratified 6 ILO conventions, including five fundamental conventions and one governance convention. Over the past decade, Qatar has demonstrated a growing commitment to advancing decent work […]
February 3, 2026
At the 2023 BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting in South Africa, Ministers highlighted the strong link between productivity growth and the creation of decent, formal jobs as a foundation for inclusive and sustainable development. They called for the establishment […]
January 27, 2026
The signing of the action plan between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) in November 2024 marked a transformative step in regional labor governance, now having completed its first year of successful implementation. This strategic […]
December 22, 2025
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
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 26, 2025
The 2024–2025 collection of ILO South-South and triangular cooperation good practices showcased how more than 80 countries worked together to advance decent work through solidarity-based, adaptable and results-oriented solutions. Across five regions and several global platforms, countries exchanged practical knowledge […]
November 25, 2025
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 […]