ILO Cooperative, Social and Solidarity Economy

Ahead of the World Day of Social Justice (20 Feb), we mark 106 years of @ilocoopsse support to tripartite constituents and partners to advance decent work & social justice in & through cooperatives & the wider social and solidarity economy. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

🍵 A better cup of tea begins before it is brewed. This International #TeaDay, see how the @ilo supports cooperatives across tea supply chains to strengthen livelihoods, improve occupational safety & health (#OSH) & help prevent child labour. linkedin.com/posts/ilocoops…

🇵🇰@ILO & Pakistan United Workers Federation co-organized the 1st national training-of-trainers workshop with 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸.𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗣 & 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁.𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗣 tools, supporting informal waste pickers to explore cooperative pathways toward decent work. 🔗ilo.org/resource/news/…

🇳🇵🤝 A new partnership between the @ILO & the National Cooperative Federation of Nepal (NCF) is set to strengthen care services, create decent jobs & unlock greater economic opportunities for women across Nepal through care cooperatives. 🔗 Read more: ilo.org/resource/news/…

The @ILO is seeking 2 consultants to support the diagnostic assessment & policy development process for the #SSE in Iraq under @IloProspects. 🔗More info on the calls for: 👉the Lead Consultant: ungm.org/Public/Notice/… 👉the Supporting Consultant: ungm.org/Public/Notice/…

🇸🇦Saudi Arabia is strengthening national capacities to promote cooperatives by building a pool of certified coop trainers. Supported by the @ILO, this work helps expand locally delivered training & support for new & existing coops across the country. 🔗ilo.org/resource/news/…

The April 2026 @ILO newsletter on cooperatives & the broader #SSE is out! This edition brings together event insights, news from the field, ILO publications, noteworthy resources & more from across regions, sectors & initiatives. Dive in: adestra.ilo.org/q/1cHdcHj4oya2…

Cooperatives are not limited to small-scale enterprises serving local communities. Large & multinational #coops play an important role in the global economy & can contribute to advancing decent work across supply chains. linkedin.com/posts/ilocoops…

The @ILO is seeking a National Coordination and Reporting Consultant to follow up on Jordan’s cooperative legislative reform and support the institutionalization of ILO training tools within the Jordan Cooperatives Corporation (JCC). ungm.org/Public/Notice/…

Just announced! The theme of @UN International Day of Cooperatives 2026 is: “Cooperatives for a peaceful world!” The theme resonates strongly with the @ILO’s long-standing recognition of cooperatives as key actors for social justice & lasting peace. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Partnerships spanning trade unions & the #SSE help increase the visibility, voice & power of informal economy workers & their organizations. On #LabourDay, read more on different forms of the partnerships & how to maximize their impact: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

🚨Opportunity alert! The @ILO is seeking an external collaborator to undertake a feasibility assessment on the provision of care services through cooperatives & other SSE entities in #Cambodia. 🇰🇭 📅  Deadline: 10 May 2026 ungm.org/Public/Notice/…

🇪🇹In Ethiopia, a @IloProspects intervention is advancing #coop development in the dairy value chain for refugee & host communities. It helps strengthen coop operations & market linkages as part of broader efforts to improve dairy production & livelihoods. ilo.org/resource/artic…

🔔 Deadline extended! The deadline for the call for inputs to the UN Secretary-General’s report on the #SSE has been extended to 8 May 2026, following requests. 🔗 See submission guidelines & instructions in EN, FR, ES and PT here: unsse.org/2026-unsg-sse-…

🌎 Care for people and the planet is intrinsic to the SSE. From recycling to renewable energy, SSE entities serve as important vehicles for a #JustTransition, addressing environmental challenges while advancing decent work & inclusion. 🔗 linkedin.com/posts/ilocoops… #EarthDay

Join us in the high-level event on “Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth: A Global Roadmap for a New Economy!” It will highlight the SSE’s role in fostering forms of economic organization oriented toward social value, care & collective well-being. neep-poverty.org/event/eradicat…

In India, the @ILO’s capacity building initiative using tools such as Think.CareCOOP & Start.CareCOOP are helping strengthen care provision through cooperatives, while unlocking opportunities & advancing decent work in the cotton supply chains. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Mario Durán Fernández, National Director of the #SSE at Costa Rica’s Ministry of Labour and Social Security, shares insights on advancing reliable and comparable SSE statistics — drawing on the experience of the Costa Rica SSE Observatory. Full interview: ilo.org/resource/artic…

🔔 Se acerca la fecha límite. Sus aportes pueden contribuir al próximo informe del Secretario General de la ONU sobre la economía social y solidaria #ESS. 📩 Envíe su aporte hasta el 24 de abril de 2026 🔗 Consulte la convocatoria completa: unsse.org/2026-unsg-sse-…

🔔#Opportunity As part of the UNTFSSE, UNRISD calls upon Member States, UN entities, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to share experiences, evidence, and recommendations on the implementation of the UNGA resolution 79/213. 📌Deadline: 24 April 2026 📩coop@ilo.org

10 days to go! Looking forward to reviewing all the inputs.