Lao-Korea National Skills Standards Development in the Construction, Automotive & ICT Sectors (Project fact sheet)

11 August 2015

This project aims to support Lao DPR’s commitment in skills development; work with the construction sector started in 2009 and expanded to the automotive and ICT (information and communications technology) sectors in 2011 and 2013, respectively. The project also aims to contribute to the Lao PDR Decent Work Country Programme (2011-15) by increasing the number of men, women and youth who possess skills in line with labour market demands.

Towards a Mutual Recognition of Skills in CLM (Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Myanmar) Countries for AEC 2015 and Beyond

01 July 2015

The project aims to promote the mobility of skilled labour through the Mutually Recognized Skills Framework (MRS) to accelerate the economic integration of the CLM countries (Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic and Myanmar) for the AEC 2015 and beyond.

Supporting to Viet Nam’s Public Employment Policy (from Policy to Implementation)

01 July 2015

This project aims for Viet Nam to develop an effective Public Employment Policy (PEP) by the end of 2017 that provides income earning opportunities for income-poor and disadvantaged groups.

Supporting the Improvement of the Legal and Institutional Framework on Occupational Safety and Health in Myanmar

01 July 2015

This project aims to contribute to better, safer and healthier working conditions in Myanmar.

Supporting the Implementation of Sustainable Social Protection Floors for Workers and their Families in ASEAN

01 July 2015

This project aims to build a better social protection system for ASEAN countries by securing income, increasing access to social services, and enhancing the employability of female and male workers, with a specific focus on two countries; Cambodia and Myanmar.

Needs assessment for the private sector in the Philippines: Disaster preparedness, response and recovery

13 May 2015

Together with ILO ACT/EMP, the Employers’ Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) is working to develop strategies and practical tools that can be deployed to enterprises in the Philippines on disaster preparedness, response and recovery. If enterprises are equipped with basic knowledge and prevention tools, they will be able to rebound from disasters, resume normal operations and be able to provide more jobs to people in affected areas. This report provides recommendations for the leadership role ECOP, as the nation’s chief representative organization for enterprises, can assume on this front.

Assessment Study - ILO Seoul Training Center (ISTC)

20 April 2015

The project aims to help develop a common understanding of the potential benefits, costs, and success/risk factors in establishing and operating the ILO Seoul Training Center (ISTU).

Programme

01 April 2015

Programme - ILO Knowledge sharing and strategic planning workshop for the implementation of mutual recognition of skills, 29 April 2015

Background note

01 April 2015

Background note - ILO Knowledge sharing and strategic planning workshop for the implementation of mutual recognition of skills, 29 April 2015

ILO Knowledge sharing and strategic planning workshop for the implementation of mutual recognition of skills

To achieve ASEAN’s goal of freer movement of skilled labour, it is necessary for the ASEAN Member States to recognize the skills of other AMS especially for migrant workers. The ILO has initiated the implementation of Mutual Recognition of Skills (MRS) to assist ASEAN Member States in preparing themselves for a region with free flow of skilled labor. This meeting is the floor for representatives from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar (CLM countries) – as sending countries, and Thailand – as receiving country, to discuss review the current implementation in the selected two occupations for MRS and share the experience acquired respectively from the CLM countries.