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
Innovative Solutions for Formalization in Latin America and the Caribbean - AI tools for Colombia’s coffee producers
Latin America and the Caribbean ColombiaA pilot of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, 'AgroasesorIA', designed as a WhatsApp chatbot. The tool aims to boost productivity and promote decent work for Colombia's coffee producers by providing personalized advice on labour formalization, business management, and good agricultural practices.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsEmployment 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 GuidanceArtificial Intelligence and the Employment of Persons with Disabilities
Global Not ApplicableThis policy brief by the ILO Global Business and Disability Network aims to equip companies with an understanding of the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) use when it comes to the employment of persons with disabilities – highlighting opportunities to harness, critical risks to mitigate, and actionable recommendations to foster an inclusive and equitable future of work.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsAlgorithmic management in the logistics and healthcare sectors
Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States FranceItalyIndiaSouth AfricaThis research explores how algorithmic management practices are being increasingly utilized by traditional companies in the logistics and healthcare sectors. It will analyze the impact of these practices on work organization and working conditions, and explore what public policies are required to ensure greater transparency in the algorithms.
Activity Type Research/Reports/Assessments