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September 2011

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   African ministers call for ILO support to boost employment-intensive investments in infrastructure

   07 September 2011

   Ministers from some 13 African countries at the 14th Regional Seminar for Labour Based Practitioners have called on the International Labour Organization (ILO) to boost its cooperation with other international partners to support employment-intensive investments in infrastructure and other sectors.

March 2010

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   ILO Conference to promote training and employment opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, Lusaka, 9-11 March 2010

   04 March 2010

   The International Labour Organization will hold a conference in Lusaka on 9-11 March to explore opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to work in the general community.

May 2008

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   ILO launches new grant scheme to promote cooperatives in Africa - Calls for proposals

   16 May 2008

   The International Labour Organization (ILO) today announced the launch of a new grant scheme through the Cooperative Facility for Africa programme.

April 2008

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   ILO Director-General calls for strong support for social dialogue in Africa

   24 April 2008

   In an address at the headquarters of the African Union, the Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Mr. Juan Somavia, called for a stronger commitment to reinforce “African tripartism” and social dialogue throughout the continent.