SME Productivity & Decent Work

In Ethiopia, ILO and Japan are working at SME and national levels to transform the textile and garment sector. SCORE Training, the integration of Japanese technology, and a focus on women’s leadership together will drive productivity and green growth. ilo.org/resource/news/…

Scaling lasting improvements: that’s what SCORE Training is delivering in China. What stands out isn’t just increased safety and productivity but HOW it’s happening. MSMEs are moving from compliance-driven approaches to worker-led improvements. ilo.org/resource/news/…

What does “productivity” mean in today’s world of work? At the National Tripartite+ Symposium on Productivity, Decent Work and Sustainable Development in South Africa, one point stood out: the conversation is shifting from cost-cutting to value creation. ilo.org/resource/artic…

Collective bargaining is one of the most effective tools for turning "work" into "decent work". In Ghana's shea sector, employers' and workers' organisations signed a new collective bargaining agreement last week to help do just that. @ghanaemployers @TucGhana @SECO_CH @noradno

At the National Tripartite+ Symposium in South Africa, it was clear: productivity and decent work must go hand in hand for sustainable development. We couldn’t agree more! This needs strong institutions and collaboration between govt, businesses and workers. @SECO_CH @noradno

Enterprises in Egypt's leather tanning and marble sectors - find out how you can: ✅ Increase productivity ✅ Reduce costs ✅ Improve working conditions This is exactly what our project team in Egypt is delivering⤵️ 🔗 More on SCORE in Egypt: ilo.org/publications/s…

How can we support Egypt's biggest marble hub be more productive and better for workers? Our new study digs into what really drives productivity and competitiveness on the ground, and points to concrete ways to boost sector performance and decent work. 🔗 ilo.org/publications/e…

Last year, 9 companies in Albania completed the ILO SCORE Training. The results are impressive. 📈 Productivity up by 42% ⚡ Energy use down by 20% 👥 Turnover down 43% 🦺 Workplace accidents reduced by 50% See what these changes look like in practice: ilo.org/publications/s…

Ghana is taking a proactive approach to advancing sustainable development... This is the beginning of a series of consultations intended to validate findings, & incorporate stakeholder experiences to inform revision of Ghana’s Trade & Industrial Policies bit.ly/3LK0CuB

New ILO report on modernizing employment services is out, a timely look at how reforms in employment systems better serve workers and employers in changing labor markets. A key read for policymakers, employment practitioners & #FutureOfWork enthusiasts 🔗 ilo.org/publications/i…

Proud of our shared commitment with All-China Federation of Trade Unions to safeguard vulnerable workers, especially platform workers and truck drivers. Union service stations that give delivery workers a place to rest, eat and get emergency help are an excellent initiative.

At the 2025 1+10 Dialogue with Premier Li in China, I highlighted that the #DecentWork agenda must be at the heart of global governance to build resilient economies and fairer societies. A multi-lateral approach is essential if inclusive global growth is to be achieved.

When the pandemic pushed Ying Changbin's kitchenware business in China to the edge, the ILO’s SCORE Programme stepped in. The real shift wasn’t just better processes, it was empowering workers to lead change. ➡️ Read his full story here: ilo.org/about/newsroom…

To strengthen productivity sustainably in South Africa, we first need to know what's really holding it back. A challenge hiding in plain sight is: illegal import of leather products. How does it affect jobs & investments, and what we can do about it? 👉 ilo.org/publications/c…

Inclusive workplaces aren't just good for people; they're good for productivity. By amplifying women's voices & championing equal opportunities in Viet Nam's manufacturing sector, Hanh is driving a more competitive and sustainable company. 👉 Her story: ilo.org/resource/artic…

As Viet Nam continues its rapid industrialization, one big question remains: How can we boost productivity and protect our planet? Good news: these goals don’t have to compete. We're seeing this in action in the wood processing sector. Want to know more? ilo.org/resource/artic…

Growth, yes — but not at the cost of the planet. Through Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work, we're rethinking how productivity and sustainability can reinforce each other, not compete. And what a just transition looks like in practice. ➡️ More here: adestra.ilo.org/q/1cHd5sqvLDSL…

We asked how our work in Ghana, Vietnam & South Africa is making a difference. 🏛️ New employment policies and stronger productivity data 🤝 Social partners empowered to tackle sector-specific constraints 🏭 >90% of SMEs lowering costs and improving jobs. ilo.org/publications/m…

In a powerful show of collaboration, Ghana's workers and employers come together to call for a policy reset to boosts productivity growth and decent work as the foundation for long-term economic growth. To a future that is brighter when we work together! ilo.org/resource/artic…

Counting hours worked and money spent won't tell you the full story of productivity. Quality matters just as much as quantity. Our guide focuses on capturing changes in labour quality and offers fresh contributions to improve productivity measurement. 🔗 ilo.org/publications/p…