Guyana joined the International Labour Organization (ILO) on 8th June 1966, marking a significant commitment to promoting decent work and labour rights. Over the years, the ILO has actively engaged in Guyana, providing technical assistance and interventions in various critical areas. These include improving the climate of industrial relations and social dialogue, offering support in the creation of a modern and responsive labour administration system, and promoting a coherent and integrated national social protection system. 

Additionally, the ILO has focused on capacity building for employers' and workers' organizations, fostering the creation of green jobs and promoting decent work, as well as enhancing technical and vocational education and training initiatives in the country.

Latest news and stories

Caribbean and South African labour officials host knowledge exchange on dispute resolution
Persons shake hands in agreement

Caribbean and South African labour officials host knowledge exchange on dispute resolution

Guyana Ministry of Labour hosts sensitization sessions on workplace legislation
Minister of Labour, Guyana, the Honourable Joseph Hamilton

Guyana Ministry of Labour hosts sensitization sessions on workplace legislation

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Labour statistics

Labour statistics

Guyana labour market statistics for the last year from ILOSTAT Database

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ILO Development cooperation dashboard

ILO Development cooperation dashboard

All Programmes and projects in Guyana

Projects and programmes

ILO programme of targeted technical assistance to Guyana, Saint Lucia and Dominica for a just transition to environmentally sustainable...

Caribbean Resilience Project

ILO programme of targeted technical assistance to Guyana, Saint Lucia and Dominica for a just transition to environmentally sustainable...

Caribbean Virtual Policy Network on Youth Education and Employment (VPNYEE) Initiative

Youth Employment

Caribbean Virtual Policy Network on Youth Education and Employment (VPNYEE) Initiative

Publications

Prospective occupational skills needs in the Guyanese construction industry, 2022-2026

Prospective occupational skills needs in the Guyanese construction industry, 2022-2026

Prospective occupational skills needs in the Guyanese oil and gas industry, 2022-2026

Prospective occupational skills needs in the Guyanese oil and gas industry, 2022-2026

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All resources

All resources

Browse and filter all resources from or about Guyana on the ILO website

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