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The ILO, the Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) and tripartite partners have taken a key step toward establishing a standardized wage framework for Ethiopia’s horticulture sector, following the validation of an assessment of cluster-based wage systems in Addis Ababa.

Español a continuación In Madre de Dios, a region of Peru known for its Amazonian forests and extraordinary biodiversity, tourism potential coexists with significant gaps that limit its development. In 2025, only 57 percent of the region’s adult population (approximately…

From trainings on responsible digital wage payments to the launch of a financial literacy programme for banks and microfinance institutions, and a practical guide for garment factory managers, Cambodia is building the foundations for a more inclusive digital economy, with…

GENEVA, Switzerland (ILO News) – Rising living costs, low wages, uneven social protection coverage and limited access to affordable financial services often make it difficult not only for workers to absorb unexpected expenses, but also to manage day-to-day bills and…

Leia o artigo em português aqui. MAPUTO, Mozambique (ILO News) – A new chapter in the rollout of responsible digital wage payments in Mozambique began on 20 March 2026, as the ILO Global Centre on Digital Wages for Decent Work, ILO…

BANDUNG and SURABAYA, Indonesia (ILO News) – For many small businesses in Indonesia, paying wages in cash is still the norm — but that is beginning to change. Over the past year, the ILO Global Centre on Digital Wages for…

Digital wage payments are becoming standard practice worldwide, with enterprises moving from cash to bank transfers, payroll cards and mobile money. While this shift can improve transparency, efficiency and financial inclusion, digitization alone does not always ensure positive outcomes. A…

Español a continuación We are excited to announce the launch of Responsible wage digitization for small enterprises in Peru – Trainer and advisor guide, a new resource aimed at supporting the country’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in digitizing…

A new practical guide has been released to help factory managers in Cambodia better support their workers in accessing safe and reliable financial services. Developed in collaboration with RISE, Financial services for workers: A short guide for factory managers in…

We are inviting registered companies to submit proposals to support the development of a Good Practices Guide on Responsible Earned Wage Access (EWA). The Guide will serve as a global reference document to help ensure EWA services advance decent work…