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Senegal integrates the social and solidarity economy into its national framework for professional integration
At the African Social and Solidarity Economy Forum (FORA'ESS), the ILO highlights the results of its support for cooperatives and backs a reform that opens new prospects for decent work for young people.
How Motorbike taxi drivers are joining forces in a cooperative to secure decent work in Senegal
ILO supports Senegal in advancing inclusive skills development for persons with disabilities
On April 24, 2026, Senegalese stakeholders validated an action plan on inclusion of people with disabilities in vocational and technical training (VTT). Organized by the Ministry of Employment and Vocational and Technical Training (MEFPT), with...
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Promoting women’s empowerment and safety in Senegal’s fishing communities
Yaye Coumba Seck shares how the women’s fishing cooperative she founded is helping members gain economic power and become leaders in creating workplaces free from violence and harassment, thanks to an initiative supported by the Government of France.
More than half of workers face violence and harassment in three West African countries, new ILO research reveals
Multidisciplinary research in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal sheds new light on the pervasive and profound effects of violence and harassment in the world of work, a universal phenomenon that spares no country, and calls for inclusive,...
Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: Partnership between the Organising Committee and the ILO to ensure a lasting social legacy after the Games
The YOGOC and the ILO have signed an agreement to make Dakar 2026 a model of social sustainability, decent work and respect for human rights.
Launch of Phase II
The social dimension of the Ecological Transition Project : promoting decent work and advancing social justice in the ecological transition
On 26 February 2026, the launch workshop for Phase II of the Social Dimension of the Ecological Transition Project was held in Dakar, under the theme “Ecological Transition, Protection of Fishing Communities and Just Transition”.
Senegal : Validation of the Labour Market Diagnosis and Launch of the New National Employment Policy
On 2–3 February 2026 in Saly, Senegal validated its labour market diagnosis and launched the strategic framework for its new National Employment Policy with the support of the ILO and AICS.
Youth employment
ILO and WAEMU strengthen cooperation on youth employment
The ILO and WAEMU held high-level discussions in Ouagadougou to advance a joint programme aimed at promoting decent employment for young people in the WAEMU region over the period 2026–2030.
12th Mont Blanc Meeting explores pathways to a sustainable and sovereign future through the social and solidarity economy
The 12th edition of the Mont Blanc Meetings, as organized by the SSE International Forum, positioned the social and solidarity economy at the heart of global efforts to build a sustainable and sovereign future. Convening representatives from the ILO...
ILO constituents and partners strengthen knowledge on the social and solidarity economy to advance social justice
The ILO convened a technical knowledge-sharing event in Turin, bringing together constituents and partners from countries where it has been actively supporting the promotion of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) for social justice. Participants...
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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.
ILO Voices | Women's leadership and equal pay
Our fish-processing cooperative has empowered women and earned them recognition and safety
I come from a family of fishers in Senegal. My mother was a fish processor, and I discovered the trade through her at a young age. Life was challenging and I wasn’t able to finish school right away, but I’ve always carried the spirit of a leader....
Senegal validates the national policy for quality vocational training
Senegal validates its national policy on quality apprenticeships: a key milestone for youth employment and economic development.
Leaders of Senegal’s Artisan Professional Organizations Commit to Sustainable and Inclusive Social Protection
In three months, the National Social Mutual for Artisans of Senegal (MSNAS), with support from the ILO and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), organized workshops in 12 regions of Senegal to raise awareness among professional...
Senegal and ILO partner to promote decent jobs through local infrastructure
The new agreement will boost decent employment opportunities, especially for youth and women, by integrating labour-intensive public works into local development projects.
International Year of Cooperatives
ILO and Government of Senegal join forces to advance cooperative development
In partnership with the ILO, Senegal’s Ministry of Microfinance and Social and Solidarity Economy (MMESS) launched a workshop to build ministry staff capacity in cooperative development, leveraging ILO tools that can support the development of...
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Validation workshop underscores employment impacts of RN4 road rehabilitation in Senegal
ILO and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation support the technical validation of the national convention between the state and...
Capacity building for agricultural workers in Guinea: a step toward increased productivity and employability
From July 22 to August 1, 2025, two training sessions for agricultural workers, organized by the ILO in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, marked a turning point in boosting the productivity and employability of agricultural...