Resource Partners and Funding
In 2017 the ILO received voluntary funding from donors of US$ 375.65 million. In past years voluntary funding has accounted on average for 45% of overall ILO resources.
Where possible, partners are encouraged to provide flexible, un-earmarked and predictable funding. In return the ILO has strengthened its capacity to manage for development results and to deliver value for money. Monitoring and evaluation inform the programming process and enhance country and constituent ownership.
New partnerships
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Rural economy
ILO, Flanders to promote decent work in Malawi’s tea plantations
23 April 2018
The project focuses on empowering women and ending violence at work, promoting freedom of association and collective bargaining, as well as improving access to water and sanitation.
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Jobs, peace and resilience
Japan to support youth employment to build stability and peace in The Gambia
23 March 2018
New project will support jobs for youth through infrastructure works with local resources, skills training and entrepreneurship promotion, with a strong focus on returnees and women.
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Partnerships
The Republic of Korea and the ILO sign development cooperation agreement
15 March 2018
The Republic of Korea and the ILO have signed a US$ 3 million agreement to jointly promote employment, skills, social protection and occupational safety and health in Asia and Africa.
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Peacebuilding and employment
Switzerland and ILO sign new agreement on peace and development through employment
04 February 2018
The two entities will cooperate in the implementation of a project that promotes employment creation for peace and development in conflict situations
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UN Joint Programme
SDC and UN agencies join forces to promote youth employment in Cambodia
05 September 2017
The Royal Government of Cambodia and five UN agencies and programmes (ILO, UNDP, UNESCO, UNICEF and UNV), with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation, launched a new joint programme to promote youth employment and reduce inequalities in the country.
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Better Work
Switzerland commits to improving working conditions in the global garment industry
13 July 2017
Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) announced that it will continue to support Better Work, a flagship programme of the International Labour Organization jointly managed by the International Finance Corporation
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ILO/Japan Partnership
Japan and ILO Signed Memorandum of Cooperation
13 May 2017
During his second official visit to Japan, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and consolidated the collaboration with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Partnerships
Kuwait promotes decent work for Palestinians with $0.5 million in continued annual support for ILO activities
31 May 2017
A new grant from Kuwait to the ILO is dedicated to promoting decent work and social justice in the occupied Palestinian territory and the Arab States.
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EU partnerships
EU, ILO and Timorese Government sign agro-forestry project worth EUR 12.2 Million
09 May 2017
Representatives from the European Union (EU), the ILO and the Timor-Leste Government signed an agreement of € 12.2 million for a rural development project to be developed by 2021 in six municipalities in the country.
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ILO-EC partnership
ILO and European Commission reaffirm mutual partnership at 13th high-level meeting
01 February 2017
On 18 and 19 January, the ILO and the European Commission (EC) held their 13th annual high-level meeting in Geneva.