Economy
Sri Lanka weighs labour protections as platform work grows
ILO-backed Colombo workshop identifies evidence, labour-law review and social-security extension as priorities after adoption of Convention No. 193 on platform work.
Economy
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Economy
Thailand and World Bank Push Low-Carbon Cities to Cut Energy Costs
Thailand and the World Bank showcased a $200 million project to cut energy costs, attract investment and create jobs through clean energy and carbon markets.
Economy
Eight Governments Launch Mineral Compacts with World Bank Support
Argentina, Bolivia, Egypt, India, Kazakhstan, Malawi, Mauritania and Zambia set reform targets as the World Bank plans to raise mineral support to $19 billion.
Economy
ILO to assist Ecuador in six-month review of sectoral minimum wages
ILO technical teams will work with Ecuador's labour ministry to analyze sectoral minimum wages, occupational structures and wage data over six months.
Economy
IMF: Energy Shock Measures Cost About 0.5% of Global GDP
IMF Fiscal Affairs Department says broad energy price measures cost about 0.5% of global GDP, urges better tax design and consolidation.
Economy
OECD inflation rises to 4.3% as energy costs accelerate
OECD year-on-year CPI inflation reached 4.3% in August 2026, driven by energy, while food inflation fell to its lowest level since July 2021.