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Zambia Green Jobs Programme
Government officials trained in Green Building Practices and Technologies
The National Council for Construction (NCC) in partnership with the Zambia Green Jobs Programme, has successfully conducted a training workshop on green building practices and technologies targeting planners, architects and engineers to enhance...
Zambia Green Jobs Programme
Zambia Green Building Association Participates in the Green Building Convention
As part of the partnership between the National Council for Construction (NCC) and the Zambia Green Jobs Programme (ZGJP), representatives from the Zambia Green Building Association (ZGBA) attended the 2nd 2015 Convention on Green Building...
National Employment and Labour Market
Zambia Reviews Employment and Labour Market Policy
Ten years ago, in 2005, the government adopted a National Employment and Labour Market Policy (NELMP) with the overall objective to create adequate and quality jobs under conditions that ensure adequate income and protection of workers basic...
National Employment and Labour Market
ILO, Strengthening organised labour engagement in policy review
On 7th -8th April, the first stride to collaborative efforts between the Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and the Federation of Free Trade Unions of Zambia (FFTUZ) as Organized Labour in Zambia was made.
Domestic Work Project
Validation Meeting for the Comparative Study of Convention No. 189 and National Law and Practice in Zambia
The Domestic Work Project ‘Integrated Actions towards Improved and More Equitable Working Conditions for Vulnerable Groups,’ conducted a validation meeting on 10 April 2015 at the International Labour Office to discuss findings of the comparative...
Mining sector project
Training Workshop towards an Integrated Labour Inspection System for the Mining Sector in Zambia
The ILO mining sector project held a two day workshop in Kitwe on integrated labour inspection systems for the mining sector in Zambia.
Domestic Work Project
Development of a National Action Plan for the Domestic Work Sector
The Domestic Workers Project held a workshop from 23 - 24 February 2015 at Lake Safari Lodge in Siavonga.
Domestic Work Project
Communicating Decent Work for the Domestic Work Sector
On 2nd – 4th December, the Domestic Workers Project conducted a training workshop with social partners to develop a communication strategy on domestic work. The workshop was a success, facilitated by ILO and UNICEF staff with participants comprising...
ILO: Progress on gender equality at work remains inadequate
Despite some progress made on achieving gender equality in the world of work since the 1995 Beijing Declaration on women rights, many challenges remain, including a motherhood pay gap.
Zambia Green Jobs Programme
Zambia International Property Expo 2015 officially launched
As the Official Partner, the Zambia Green Jobs Programme joined SmartHomes Zambia, First National Bank Zambia (FNB), Stanbic, ZAPOA and Knight Frank in introducing the first Zambia International Property Expo to the media at a press launch held at...
Zambia Green Jobs Programme
Lafarge Zambia and the Zambia Green Jobs Programme Successfully Launch Sustainable and Affordable Housing Project
On March 27 the first demonstration house of the affordable and sustainable housing project between the Zambia Green Jobs Programme (ZGJP) and Lafarge Zambia was showcased to the media, marking the official launch of the partnership in the presence...
Zambia Green Jobs Programme
Private Sector and Government launches Zambia Green Building Association
On February 26, more than 50 representatives from the private sector, government and academia gathered at the New Government Complex in Lusaka to discuss the establishing of a Zambia Green Building Association (ZGBA). The workshop was initiated by...
Zambia Green Jobs Programme
Law-Growth Nexus II Project: Consensus reached on RIA discussions
On 25th February, 2015, the Law-Growth Nexus II Project: Closure Phase (LGN II Closure) hosted a Stakeholder Discussion Meeting to consolidate inputs into the Project’s Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA).
Zambia Green Jobs Programme
The Zambia Green Jobs Planning Workshop sets the direction for a greener 2015
With the mission to create a consolidated work plan for 2015, over 45 stakeholders representing government, the private sector, academia and the five participating UN agencies (ILO, UNCTAD, UNEP, ITC and FAO) came together at the Zambia Green Jobs...
Zambia Green Jobs Programme
ZGJP Policy Dialogue Workshop: Government Confirms Commitment to Extension of Social Protection
The building construction sector in Zambia has been identified as a potential driver for economic growth and Green Job creation.
ILO calls for integrated macroeconomic policies for sustainable development in Zambia
Despite solid economic performances, Zambia needs to adopt new integrated macroeconomic policies to ensure a job-rich and broad-based growth, urged ILO’s Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa, Aeneas Chapinga Chuma.
Zambia’s Way Forward: Job Creation to Promote Inclusive Growth
Zambia’s Way Forward: Job Creation to Promote Inclusive Growth, High-Level Stakeholders’ Dialogue Event Lusaka, Zambia, 24-25 November 2014
Sustainable Development
ILO at Zambia’s Jobs and Inclusive Growth Dialogue
Aeneas Chuma, ILO Assistant Director General and Regional Director for Africa, will attend a High Level Conference on job creation and inclusive growth on 24-25 November 2014 in Lusaka, Zambia.
First “Start and Improve Your Green Construction Business” (SIYGCB) Trainers trained
The Start and Improve Your Green Construction Business training is a green sectoral business development programme that aims to support emerging and established entrepreneurs that wish to engage in the green building construction sector. The SIYGCB...
First “Start and Improve Your Green Construction Business”(SIYGCB) Trainers trained
The first “Start and Improve Your Green Construction Business” (SIYCGB) Training of Trainers seminar was conducted from 10 to 14 November in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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