Resources on social finance

  1. Document

    The just dimension of transition finance and related supporting tools

    07 February 2024

    The ILO is looking for a consultant to write a report reviewing the existing applications of the just dimension of transition finance and related supporting tools. Proposals must be submitted via email to socialfinance@ilo.org by 22 February 2024 (23:59 CET).

  2. News

    New employment opportunities for laid-off workers on digital entrepreneurship

    25 January 2024

    ILO digital entrepreneurship training, jointly conducted with Evermos, a social commerce reseller platform, not only provides new digital skills, but also opens a new, inclusive employment opportunity.

  3. Event

    Webinar: How can fast-paced digitalization be sustainable in the financial sector? - Exploring good practices to promote decent work

    On 5 December 2023, the ILO's Social Finance Programme and the Sectoral Policies Department organized the webinar "How can fast-paced digitalization be sustainable in the financial sector? - Exploring good practices to promote decent work".

  4. International Day of Banks

    Banks and insurers can play major role in creating just climate transition – new report says

    04 December 2023

    Private sector banks and insurers have a key role to play in promoting a just transition, according to a new ILO/UNEP report - published ahead of the International Day of Banks - that also offers guidance on practical strategies and actions.

  5. Learnings from case studies from Guatemala and Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Developing an impact monitoring system for Sida’s guarantee instrument

    30 November 2023

    Credit guarantees can be a powerful instrument to achieve positive development results. This paper summarises findings from case studies, conducted in Guatemala and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and illustrates their contribution to our work co-designing an impact monitoring system for Sweden’s guarantee instrument.

  6. Building Bridges Week

    Pathways to financial inclusion for refugees and migrants: Empowering communities for a better future

    On 5 October 2023, the ILO participated in a panel discussion during the 2023 Building Bridges week, focussing on access to finance for refugees and migrants.

  7. Building Bridges Week

    Energy transition: Green and just

    On 4 October 2023, the ILO participated in a panel discussion during the 2023 Building Bridges week, focussing on the energy transition and how the financial sector needs to address both climate and human rights concerns.