About ILO
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that social justice is essential to universal and lasting peace.Only tripartite U.N. agency, the ILO brings together governments, employers and workers representatives of 187 member States, to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men.
Activities by ILO
Research brief on Generative AI and the media and culture industry (2025)
Global Not ApplicableThe brief explores the transformative impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on the media and culture industry, analyzing its effects on job exposure, skills demand, and employment conditions. It highlights the need for policy frameworks, ethical AI governance, and social dialogue.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyThe Skills Gap in Jordan and Impact on Unemployment
Arab States JordanMehnati provides a solution for labor market information. The platform uses AI for the “job fit test”, which helps automate some aspects of career counselling. The platform will be integrated into the national e-counselling platform Jordan has created with support of the ILO.
Activity Type Technical assistanceInfrastructure/Systems DevelopmentEmployment and Social Affairs Platform 2
Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States AlbaniaBosnia and HerzegovinaKosovoNorth MacedoniaMontenegroSerbiaA unified system, Matrix of Intelligence and Risk Assessment (MIRA), for case and data management, and risk assessment. It uses data mining and machine learning techniques to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of labor inspectorates in addressing undeclared and under-declared work.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsTechnical assistancePolicy/Regulatory GuidanceRethinking Production Processes with AI and avoiding the Innovator’s Dilemma
Global Not ApplicableThis brief explores the challenges traditional companies face in fully harnessing the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Drawing parallels with historical shifts like the assembly line, the brief argues that AI adoption requires a holistic rethinking of work processes rather than incremental improvements. It highlights the multi-modal capabilities of Generative AI (GenAI) and underscores the need for further research to better understand its impact on productivity and business operations.
Activity Type Research/Reports/Assessments