A group of people (women, men and children) of an African cooperative is waving their hands to the camera, standing in front of a red brick house.
Group photo of workers from a cooperative supported by the ILO in the streets Lilongwe (Malawi). © Marcel Crozet/ILO

Cooperatives play a crucial role in job creation, mobilizing resources, generating investment, and contributing to the economy, while also promoting the fullest participation in the economic and social development of all people.

News and articles

The 13th Labour Assembly concludes with a call to more effective social dialogue in addressing labour challenges, importance of adhering to ILO standards
ILO Assistant Director General and Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Ms. Beate Andrees speaking at a podium

The 13th Labour Assembly concludes with a call to more effective social dialogue in addressing labour challenges, importance of adhering to ILO standards

The 13th Labour Assembly Convenes, Addressing Türkiye's Labour Landscape, and Advocates for Social Dialogue and Decent Work
Participants at the 13th Labour Assembly in Turkiye

The 13th Labour Assembly Convenes, Addressing Türkiye's Labour Landscape, and Advocates for Social Dialogue and Decent Work

Publications

ILO Caribbean NewsLink December 2023

ILO Caribbean NewsLink December 2023

Handbook on the employment of minors

Child labour

Handbook on the employment of minors

Cooperatives in social development

UN Secretary-General's Report

Cooperatives in social development

Projects

JEUN’ESS: Promotion of Social and Solidarity Economy and Creation of Decent Jobs for Tunisian Youth

JEUN’ESS: Promotion of Social and Solidarity Economy and Creation of Decent Jobs for Tunisian Youth

Cooperative Support Programme for Palestine (CSP-OPT)

Cooperative Support Programme for Palestine (CSP-OPT)

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