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Partnership
ILO and Eni reinforce joint commitment to workers' health and well-being in agri-business
Endorsing the intervention model and discussing future plans to improve workers' health, safety and social protection in the agri-business sector, the ILO and Eni reaffirmed their strong partnership during a steering committee meeting in Rome.
Reinforcing occupational safety and health: The ILO deploys an innovative tool for agricultural cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire
A new occupational safety and health tool is being deployed in Côte d’Ivoire to help agricultural cooperatives create safer workplaces, reduce occupational risks, and prevent child labour by addressing the root causes linked to poor working...
Leveraging finance for sustainable solutions to child labour in Côte d’Ivoire
This article highlights the outcomes of a recent workshop organized by the ILO and APIF-CI, which brought together financial sector stakeholders in Côte d’Ivoire to address child labour through inclusive financial strategies. The event emphasized...
Fundamental principles and rights at work: A pillar of development in Africa
This article highlights the importance of fundamental principles and rights at work as key drivers of respect, equity, and human rights in the workplace. It explores opportunities in Africa, particularly in Côte d’Ivoire, where civil society plays a...
In Abidjan, the ILO maps out the path towards formalisation in Africa
The African Regional Knowledge Sharing Forum on Innovative Approaches to Addressing Informality and Promoting Transitions Towards Formality ended with strategic recommendations and a clear vision for the future of work in Africa.
The BARA fair: United voices to protect the future of children
The BARA Fair in Soubré, Côte d’Ivoire, highlighted the link between youth employment and eradicating child labour. Organized by the ILO and partners, it brought together stakeholders to connect job seekers with employers and showcase innovative...
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The ILO in Action in Côte d'Ivoire
Discover how the International Labour Organization (ILO) supports Côte d'Ivoire's development by training and supporting young entrepreneurs and workers. Through the ProAgro Youth programme, the ILO helps thousands of young people transform their...
The Soubré Regional employment fair: An opportunity for decent work and the eradication of child labour in Côte d’Ivoire
As part of efforts to promote decent employment for young people and combat child labour, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) organized "BARA", the Regional Job Fair, from October 31 to...
Orientation Seminar: Africa strengthens its voice on the ILO Governing Body
The ILO Regional Office for Africa held a seminar in Abidjan to prepare the new members of the Governing Body to participate in the 352nd session in Geneva.
Youth Employment
From shattered dreams to new-found autonomy: the story of Doumbia Mokonigbê
Doumbia Mokonigbê, a young Ivorian girl living in the north of Côte d'Ivoire, has come a long way. Her hopes were dashed by the political crisis in Côte d'Ivoire, but today she has a smile on her face thanks to the ILO, which has helped her to...
Breaking the cycle of poverty: Financial education for cocoa-growing communities in Côte d'Ivoire
ILO in action
Youth employment fair in Côte d'Ivoire, a boost for future opportunities
Meet Kone Kitenin Ami, a student in Ferkessédougou in northern Côte d'Ivoire, who has benefited from the region's first Youth Employment Fair. Listen to her share her lessons learned from this initiative aimed at finding lasting solutions for youth...
ILO Voices | Child labour
Better working conditions help us to fight child labour
Yabao Oumarou, a cocoa farmer in Côte d'Ivoire, was accustomed to fatigue and illness from his tough working conditions. Through training, he discovered there is a link between improved safety and health at work, and reducing child labour.
STRENGTHEN2
STRENGTHEN2 workshop on measuring non-direct employment impacts
Prospects to achieve decent work in cocoa supply chain
In a closing address to the 5th World Cocoa Conference, the ILO addressed challenges and opportunities to make the cocoa supply chain more sustainable, based on its decent work approach.
Youth Employment
Inauguration of the first Youth Employment Fair in northern of Côte d'Ivoire
The Employers' Association of Côte d'Ivoire (CGECI), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) are joining forces, with the support of Switzerland,...
Launch of the first global strategic compliance plan in Abidjan
This crucial initiative, designed to cover the three years 2023-2025, aims to address significant challenges in respecting and realizing the rights of workers in Côte d'Ivoire, with a particular focus on the agricultural, commerce, industry, as well...
Social Partners from 39 African Countries Gather to Chart Course for the Future of Work in the continent
The International Labour Organization took part in the event in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania on promotion of social dialogue on employment.
Highlighting the progress and challenges encountered by cocoa producing communities in Ivory Coast as part of an ACCEL Africa monitoring...
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ILO and C.I.PRE.S join forces to accelerate social protection coverage in Africa
The ILO Regional Office for Africa and the C.I.PRE.S. have signed an agreement to cooperate and share their expertise in increasing social protection coverage in Africa.