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
SAS Migration to Python and Oracle PL/SQL
Global Not ApplicableArtificial intelligence is being leveraged to support and accelerate the migration of the ILOSTAT system's core development language from SAS to Python and Oracle PL/SQL. The goal is to address high licensing costs and evolving technological needs.
Activity Type Infrastructure/Systems DevelopmentCompetency Profiling App (funded through the PROSPECTS partnership)
Africa, Arab States KenyaEgyptLebanonIraqJordanThe ILO Skills and Employability Branch is piloting a web-application that uses an AI engine to allow individuals to capture and present their skills and competencies. The app aims to help migrants and refugees integrate into the labour market by addressing the under-utilization of their skills.
Activity Type Technical assistanceAI Tools/SolutionsEmbracing digital in Uganda
Africa Uganda
This guide builds on the ILO’s global Digitalise Your Business training guide, featuring expanded content to address the digital needs of freelancers, digital entrepreneurs and owners of micro and small businesses in Uganda, including those in forcibly displaced communities. It also includes new sections on cyber sec rity and data protection.
This Uganda edition provides owners of micro and small businesses (from now on referred to as MSE owners), digital entrepreneurs and freelancers with practical knowledge and real-world examples of how to use and make the most of digital tools. It covers such subjects as social media, e-commerce and online marketing, and examines tools for streamlining payments, accounting, inventory management, shipping and delivery.
Platform work and the employment relationship
GlobalThis working paper analyses national and supranational case law and legislation about the employment status of platform workers. It refers to the ILO Employment Relationship Recommendation, 2006 (No. 198) and provides a valuable compass for navigating the issues that emerge from platform work.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory Guidance