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Empowering entrepreneurs and freelancers to leverage digital economy opportunities in Kenya
Through an intensive programme, ILO PROSPECTS Kenya rolled out training that supports entrepreneurs and freelancers to apply a new tool for business digitalization.
Digital economy
Impact of digitalization on work in developing economies revealed by new ILO research
While many see technology as a key part of the solution to contemporary development challenges, new research points to its limitations in promoting development and structural transformation.
Business trends, workforce management solutions, digitalisation and data management among the topics discussed by business leaders from Asia and the Arab region
2nd Employers Leaders Network meeting in Singapore brings together representatives of key Asian and Arab employers' organisations to share experiences
Tackling water woes: ILO’s vocational training success in Kenya
With support from the Government and partners, ILO PROSPECTS introduced a skill development programme supporting maintenance of water sources and supply systems in a drought prone community of Garissa, Kenya. The first batch of trained Water System Operators graduated this week.
ILOSTAT blog
Behind the mic: Exploring employment patterns in radio broadcasting
Radio broadcasting is an industry with a rich history and valuable contribution to human connection, to the sharing of knowledge, information, and culture. On this World Radio Day, we take a deep dive into data derived from the ILO Harmonized Microdata Collection, to gain a better understanding of how trends are reshaping the employment landscape in this remarkable industry.
ILO forges alliance to unlock opportunities through digital innovation in Kenya
The ILO PROSPECTS programme facilitated an agreement between Learning Lions and Humans in the Loop, creating pathways for young people from host and refugee communities in Kenya to access opportunities in the digital economy.
AI and occupational evaluation
AI’s role in evaluating job prestige and value spotlighted by new ILO research
The utility and accuracy of AI tools in evaluating a range of job occupations, in comparison to human assessments, has potential benefits such as efficiency, cost effectiveness and speed, but some obstacles need to be overcome.
Bridging digital divide
ILO drives the inclusion of hosts and refugees in Ethiopia's digital economy
The agreements signed between International Labour Organization and Ethiopian government authorities will promote employment and policy solutions for inclusion of hosts and refugees in country's expanding digital economy.
International Journal of Labour Research
Workers’ organizations must play key role in developing effective and sustainable social contract
The 2023 edition of the International Journal of Labour Research aims to stimulate reflection on what a new social contract might address and more specifically the role of workers’ organizations in engaging in this debate within the multilateral system and at national level.
Advancing Kenya's digital infrastructure: navigating challenges and embracing AI
With the support of the ILO, the Community of Practice on Digital Skills and Jobs gathered to analyze the main obstacles to overcome infrastructural challenges and to find pathways to ensure fair and inclusive access to emerging AI technologies.
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ILO launches first global report on public employment services and active labour market policies for transitions
Public employment services have a central role in responding to crises and fostering recovery to ensure efficient and well-functioning labour markets. This Q&A provides details from the first global report by the ILO on public employment services, shedding light on the latest developments and trends of employment services and active labour market policies.
Labour market policy and high-quality development
ILO Symposium advances integration of labour market policies into macroeconomic framework for high-quality economic development
Unlocking the potential of e-commerce and digital financial services in Kenya
Kenya’s e-commerce and digital financial services are increasing in size and scale, but regulatory and infrastructural gaps remain. The Community of Practice on Digital Skills and Jobs gathered to discuss approaches to unlock the potential of e-commerce and make digital financial services available to all.
Improving the PROSPECTS for workers powering AI
The PROSPECTS programme and the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization jointly hosted the fifth installment of the Learning Lab Series, with a focus on how AI could mitigate or broaden the digital divide and the potential of using AI to promote inclusive and decent work.
Highlighting emerging practices to improve access and working conditions in digital labour platforms
ILO and UNDP jointly hosted the fourth installment of the Learning Lab Series, focusing on good practices by digital labour platforms that enhance inclusion and provide labour protections for both refugees and host communities.
International Conference of Labour Statisticians
Data: A common language for the world of work
Without accurate data, labour market decisions cannot be taken says Rafael Diez de Medina, Chief Statistician and Director of the ILO Department of Statistics.
Digitalization in the retail sector
Ensure an enabling environment for decent work and economic recovery in the digitalized retail sector
Governments, employers’ and workers’ representatives discussed the opportunities and challenges of digitalization in the retail sector, at an ILO technical meeting.
Digital risks: safeguarding refugees and host communities in accessing online services, learning and job opportunities
ILO and UNHCR co-hosted third installment of the Learning Lab Series on comprehending digital risks and how vital this is to safeguard forcibly displaced populations and host communities in unlocking the advantages of the digital economy.
Uganda's National Employment Policy: A journey towards sustainable job creation and inclusive growth
The International Labour Organization (ILO) organized a three-day capacity-building training session designed to support the revision of Uganda's National Employment Policy to accelerate decent job creation and inclusion.
Kenya needs digital skills and inclusive strategies to connect young people with productive jobs
Kenya’s Community of Practice on Digital Skills and Jobs met for the second thematic discussion on digital skills, inclusion and education. The participants identified need to rethink education and upskill strategies as a crucial way forward to respond to an increasing demand for digital skills across sectors.