Why lower fertility does not have to mean economic decline Globally, most people say they want two or more children, but many are having only one, or none at all. According to a senior UN economist, fears of a demographic timebomb are unwarranted.

Good news: lower birth rates don't have to spell economic trouble. A UN economist explains why fears of demographic decline are overblown. There's hope for a sustainable future.

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One Week, Eight Countries: The ILO's Quiet Revolution in the World of Work In one week, the ILO made labor-rights moves across 8 countries — from Sahel road-building to Sri Lanka's historic C190 ratification to AI-era workplace webinars.

55 countries have now legally banned workplace harassment — and Sri Lanka just joined them.

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ILO strengthens its commitment to decent work in the Sahel ILO strengthens its commitment to decent work in the Sahel dard@ilo.org Fri, 04/17/2026 - 13:53 Document Type News Countries Burkina Faso Mali Niger Regions Africa Date of Publication Fri, 04/17/2026 - 12:00 Eyebrow Partnership Subject (relevant to topic/sector) Director-General Hero Image © ILO © ILO Gilbert F. Houngbo, ILO Director-General, speaks to the media in Bamako following the inauguration of a road section built by beneficiaries of an ILO Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP

The ILO is expanding its efforts to create decent work opportunities across the Sahel region. Through innovative programs, communities are building better futures together. 🌍

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356th Session of the Governing Body 356th Session of the Governing Body dard@ilo.org Fri, 04/17/2026 - 14:02 Event type Meeting Subject (relevant to topic/sector) employers organizations workers representation Eyebrow 23 March-2 April 2026 Start Date Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:00 End Date Thu, 04/02/2026 - 12:00 Teaser Image © Opening of 356th Session of ILO Governing Body, 23 March-2 April 2026. 23 March 2026. Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: Alioune Ndiaye/ILO © Opening of 356th Session of ILO Governing Body, 23 March-2 April 2026. 23 Marc

The ILO Governing Body convened for its 356th session, bringing together employers, workers, and governments to advance fair labor standards and opportunity for all. 🌍

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Why lower fertility does not have to mean economic decline Globally, most people say they want two or more children, but many are having only one, or none at all. According to a senior UN economist, fears of a demographic timebomb are unwarranted.

Good news: lower birth rates don't have to mean economic trouble. A UN economist explains why fears of demographic decline are overblown—and what that means for our future.

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ILO and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry advance responsible business conduct agenda ILO and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry advance responsible business conduct agenda yuren@ilo.org Fri, 04/17/2026 - 13:51 Document Type News Countries Viet Nam Regions Asia Date of Publication Fri, 04/17/2026 - 12:00 Eyebrow Employers and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOS) Subject (relevant to topic/sector) employers organizations responsible business conduct Hero Image © Rajesh Pamnani © Rajesh Pamnani Brief description The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Vie

Great news from Vietnam! The ILO and Vietnam Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to promote responsible business practices that benefit workers and communities. 🤝

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ILO strengthens its commitment to decent work in the Sahel ILO strengthens its commitment to decent work in the Sahel dard@ilo.org Fri, 04/17/2026 - 13:53 Document Type News Countries Burkina Faso Mali Niger Regions Africa Date of Publication Fri, 04/17/2026 - 12:00 Eyebrow Partnership Subject (relevant to topic/sector) Director-General Hero Image © ILO © ILO Gilbert F. Houngbo, ILO Director-General, speaks to the media in Bamako following the inauguration of a road section built by beneficiaries of an ILO Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP

The ILO is deepening its work across the Sahel to create meaningful employment and dignified work opportunities. Through programs like EIIP, communities are building their futures—one project at a time.

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356th Session of the Governing Body 356th Session of the Governing Body dard@ilo.org Fri, 04/17/2026 - 14:02 Event type Meeting Subject (relevant to topic/sector) employers organizations workers representation Eyebrow 23 March-2 April 2026 Start Date Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:00 End Date Thu, 04/02/2026 - 12:00 Teaser Image © Opening of 356th Session of ILO Governing Body, 23 March-2 April 2026. 23 March 2026. Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: Alioune Ndiaye/ILO © Opening of 356th Session of ILO Governing Body, 23 March-2 April 2026. 23 Marc

Bringing together employers, workers, and governments to shape the future of work. The 356th ILO Governing Body session brought voices from around the world to Geneva to advance fair labor standards for all.

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From Bali to Belize: How the World Is Quietly Rebuilding Work From the Ground Up From Indonesia to Belize, Costa Rica to China, a wave of ILO-backed initiatives is rebuilding economies around dignity, dialogue, and green growth — one community at a time.

A herb drink maker in Indonesia and Maya villagers in Belize are rewriting the rules of the global economy.

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How dialogue is steering Thailand’s auto manufacturing future How dialogue is steering Thailand’s auto manufacturing future dard@ilo.org Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:46 Document Type Article ILO local classification (if relevant) Transport equipment Future of work Countries Thailand Regions Asia Date of Publication Thu, 04/16/2026 - 12:00 Eyebrow Podcast Subject (relevant to topic/sector) social dialogue responsible business conduct manufacturing Brief description In this episode of the ILO’s Future of Work podcast, Georg Leutert of IndustriALL Global Union and Sa

Thailand's auto industry is charting a brighter path forward through meaningful dialogue between workers, employers, and stakeholders. Social dialogue is key to building a sustainable manufacturing future. 🚗✨

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One World, One Mission: How the ILO Is Rewiring Work for a Fairer Future Across 10 countries, the ILO is driving green jobs, indigenous-led development, and safer workplaces — and the results are real and human.

A jamu maker in Indonesia just became a blueprint for the global green economy.

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Small, medium-sized independent US firms adapted well to minimum wage hikes, as did workers Research shows small and medium-sized US independent businesses successfully adapted to minimum wage hikes without widespread negative effects.

Good news for workers and small business owners: research shows independent US firms adapted well to minimum wage increases without major disruptions. Progress is possible.

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From Haiti to Beijing: The ILO's Global Push to Make Work More Human The ILO is driving a worldwide push for decent work in 2026, from new Caribbean country programmes to a landmark China safety agreement and indigenous-led development in Belize.

31 young Haitians built a market from bamboo — and it's part of a global labour revolution.

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ZMAG in Croatia: The Region’s Reference for Permaculture, Community, and Good Economy Every time I ask about environmental initiatives in Croatia that are based in rural areas, the first place and people I hear about is ZMAG…

Every time I ask about environmental initiatives in Croatia in rural areas, the first place and people I hear about is #ZMAG — Green Network of Activist Groups. medium.com/@sergeydmitr...
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