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ILO and Pacific Islands Forum sign cooperation agreement

Agreement formalises collaboration and reinforces ILO’s commitment to the region.

Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate

Climate change is a real threat to worker safety across the Asia-Pacific region. To mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa explains what needs to change.

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Pacific employment report reveals persistent challenges despite job growth

New International Labour Organization report highlights how low-quality jobs are driving migration from smaller Pacific islands and calls for targeted policies for inclusive decent work.

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Decent work towards 2050: Joint ILO-PIF Pacific Tripartite High-Level Dialogue opens

Government, employer, and worker representatives gather in Fiji to shape priorities needed for quality and inclusive employment growth across the region.

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Pacific Tripartite High-Level Dialogue on Decent Work and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent to take place 23-26 April 2024 in Suva, Fiji

Organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), the event will foster a coordinated and inclusive approach to ensure decent work in the Pacific.

Labour law

Fiji takes critical step to reform the country’s Labour Laws in line with ILO standards

Fiji Parliament passes Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill 2023 to redefine essential services and increase time given to employees to file grievances.

ILO office in Vanuatu

International Labour Organization opens office in Vanuatu

New office in the Pacific Island Country will support work on climate change, migration and human security.

International Labour Organization opens office in Vanuatu

New office in the Pacific Island Country will support work on climate change, migration and human security.

Labour law

Pacific Island officials empowered to support labour law reform

Training supported by Australia helps strengthen capacity to ensure national legislation complies with international labour standards.

Entrepreneurship

ILO and UNESCO to empower entrepreneurs in Fiji and Samoa

ILO and UNESCO collaborate for Training of Trainers on Start and Improve Your Business Tools.

Entrepreneurship

Pacific on show

About 200 entrepreneurs from across the Pacific region attended the inaugural two-day Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs hailed as catalysts for sustainable economic growth

The Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo fosters innovation and collaboration in the Pacific Islands’ entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Business

Expo to bolster business opportunities

The Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo organized by the Ministry for Trade in collaboration with UNDP, the International Labour Organization, and the Asian Development Bank unleashed the potential of entrepreneurs and small enterprises.

Entrepreneurship

Expo harnesses Pacific core values: Vosarogo

Acting Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Coummunication, Filimoni Vosarogo said in the Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo organized by the Ministry for Trade in collaboration with UNDP, the International Labour Organization, and the Asian Development Bank that the Expo is an opportunity to work together to harness the core values of Pacific communities.

Youth employment

ILO research highlights gaps and potential in use of technology to help youth find work

Technological transformation in public employment services can support youth in Asia-Pacific to navigate labour market transitions and enter decent work.

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Evidence-based policy making: Unravelling opinions from facts in Pacific Island Countries

Training enhances capacity to use evidence and data to shape policies relating to the world of work

Labour migration

Pacific regional meeting on labour mobility sets path for partnership

Dialogue strengthens collaboration between trade unions and employers to help ensure safe and regular migration.

ILO and UNCDF collaborate to grow parametric insurance in the Pacific

New partnership to build the capacity of insurers and distribution channels on disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.

Youth employment

Asia-Pacific governments look to technology for employment services to support youth

Government officials from across the region exchange and learn about how technology can help young people access decent employment.

Labour standards

Promoting improved compliance with labour standards on fishing vessels in Fiji waters

The strategic compliance planning workshop was the first ever in the Pacific fishing industry.