All news: Madagascar
African trade unions advance social dialogue strategies for rural and agricultural workers
More than 50 trade union representatives and labour experts from 20 African countries are exchanging knowledge and developing practical strategies to strengthen the representation of rural and agricultural workers, facilitate access to social...
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ILO and Responsible Minerals Initiative partner to address child labour in mineral supply chains
Agreement will align efforts to support stronger private-sector action on prevention, due diligence and remediation.
ILO calls for decent work in Asia-Pacific’s renewable energy and critical mineral supply chains
New research finds decent work deficits in renewable energy and critical mineral supply chains in the region, but value-added industries lead way to better working conditions.
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ILO and IFIs work toward more coherent approaches to measuring job quality
ILO and IFIs exchange practical experiences and explore opportunities for joint efforts to strengthen how development finance captures employment quality.
Labour Inspectorates and the Future of Technology
ILO launches digital tool to support labour inspections across supply chains
The ILO's LIFT digital system helps inspectorates map enterprises across supply chains, improve compliance and risk detection and generate reliable statistics for planning and enforcement.
Masculinity and construction workers' safety and health in Madagascar
Cultural norms may seem intangible, but on construction sites, they can be the difference between life and death. A new report by the International Labour Organization’s Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Branch explores how ideas of...
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Why invest in rural youth and jobs in agriculture in Africa?
In this interview, Juan Carlos Mendoza, Director of the Environment, Climate, Gender and Social Inclusion Division at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) explains why IFAD is committed to invest in rural youth employment in...
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Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States explore Employment Impact Assessments
World Day of Social Justice
"Social Justice", a vibrant anthem for all workers
Discover "Social Justice," the latest song from Madagascar's Rapo Atlas, a tribute to all workers.
Building social justice in Madagascar: the ILO and its partners working as one
Prime Minister Christian Ntsay inaugurated the Open Day organised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Antananarivo.
ILO celebrates the achievements of 67 young persons with disabilities ready to integrate the world of work
With the support of the ILO in Madagascar, graduates of the National Vocational Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities (CNFPPSH) have the skills and tools they need to successfully integrate the world of work.
ILO and journalists join forces to promote occupational safety and health in Madagascar
During a recent visit to the site of a major road construction project, journalists witnessed the impact of raising awareness and sensitizing local workers on OHS, thanks to the ILO's Vision Zero project.
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STRENGTHEN2 workshop on measuring non-direct employment impacts
A Visionary Path Towards Fair and Ethical Recruitment in Africa
developing a robust Fair Recruitment Strategy designed specifically for Africa.
Towards more resilient, inclusive and sustainable supply chains event
Joint ILO – IFAD event
ILO calls for strengthened partnerships to promote decent work for youth in rural Africa
The ILO and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) gathered Governments’, workers’ and employers representatives from Africa and key stakeholders to discuss how integrated agribusiness hubs can support decent jobs for young...
ILO launches a new report on decent work for a fair, resilient, and sustainable textile and clothing supply chain in Madagascar
A new report, launched in November 2022 in presence of ILO tripartite constituents and other key stakeholders of the sustainable textile and clothing supply chain in Madagascar, offers insight into the opportunities and challenges faced by the...
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STRENGTHEN2 hosted the 2nd symposium with IFIs on measuring quality of employment and long-term employment impact
ILO Voices | Domestic workers
I am fighting against abusive domestic work
Myriam Raharilantosoa became a defender of Malagasy migrant domestic workers after finding out about the abuse suffered by her daughter at the hands of employers in Lebanon.
TICAD 8
ILO co-hosts TICAD 8 Side Event
Human security and emergency jobs for peace and resilience/ Experiences through partnership between Japan and the ILO for the promotion of decent work agenda in the context of fragility