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Decent Work at the heart of East Africa’s future
As Caroline Khamati Mugalla, Director of the ILO Country Office for the United Republic of Tanzania, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda, reflects on the months of June, July and August, she is struck by the scale of ambition across the countries the...
Inclusive growth through a Market Systems Development (MSD) approach
Expanding Impact: Public-Private Development Partnerships (PPDP) project enters phase 2 in Nakuru, Kajiado, and Narok Counties
Following the Public Private Development Partnerships (PPDP) project phase 1's achievements in Nakuru and Narok, the expansion into Kajiado County aims to address challenges in agriculture, eco-tourism, and green industries.
Digital wages
Mozambique moves forward on digital wage payments as ILO and Vodacom M-Pesa join forces
Mozambique is advancing digital wage payments through a new ILO and Vodacom M-Pesa partnership to promote financial inclusion and protect vulnerable workers.
Climate action
Climate justice in Kenya begins with local livelihoods
In Kenya’s Narok County, climate change is reshaping pastoralist livelihoods, water access and tourism, showing why local communities must be at the centre of climate adaptation.
Regional knowledge sharing event calls for stronger labour compliance and productivity in construction
SADC stakeholders unite to scale decent work and productivity in construction through proven solutions and regional collaboration.
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ILO BOUZOUR project is advancing climate-smart agriculture in Lebanon
A climate-smart agriculture initiative under the ILO BOUZOUR project is helping farmers in Lebanon adopt sensor-based irrigation systems that improve water efficiency, reduce input costs, and enhance crop quality.
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Advancing climate-smart agriculture and green jobs in Lebanon
Climate-smart irrigation pilot initiatives across Lebanon are helping farmers reduce resource use, lower costs, and improve crop performance
Local manufacturing brings affordable greenhouse upgrades to farmers in Lebanon
Local workshops and installers are receiving practical training to produce affordable, upgraded greenhouses, helping farmers improve productivity and working conditions.
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Local manufacturing, better farming: upgrading greenhouses in Lebanon
In Lebanon, the high cost of modern agricultural infrastructure often leaves smallholder farmers stuck with outdated technology. This video showcases how the ILO’s BOUZOUR project is changing the game by training local metal workshops to manufacture...
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Lebanese start-ups set to accelerate energy and water innovations in Lebanon’s agriculture sector
A cohort of eight start-ups received tailored support to develop water- and energy-smart solutions for Lebanese agriculture, improving technology readiness, operational efficiency and market access.
Occupational safety and health
Strengthening occupational safety and health awareness and practice on farms in Lebanon
A new set of occupational safety and health visual guides and targeted training is helping workers, technicians and service providers adopt safer practices across farms in Lebanon.
Skills development
Kenya turns skills evidence into new curricula
New occupational curricula in Kenya’s tourism and fodder sectors show how labour market evidence can help training providers equip young people and workers with skills that employers need.
Supporting a more sustainable agricultural workforce in Lebanon
Through its partnership with PlantLab, the ILO’s BOUZOUR project is testing how structured agricultural services can strengthen farm management while promoting safer, fairer working conditions for agricultural workers.
Skills development
Skills assessments in Kenya reveal training gaps and opportunities
New skills gap assessments supported by the International Labour Organization in Kenya’s tourism and fodder sectors show how stronger links between employers, training providers and young people can help align training with labour market needs.
Occupational safety and health
Building a safety culture in Lebanon’s greenhouse sector
New OSH guidelines and on-site awareness sessions are helping greenhouse manufacturers and installers adopt safer practices across Lebanon.
Decent Work Pledge marks new commitment to safety and fairness in Zimbabwe’s construction sector
In Harare, the ILO and social partners came together to strengthen safety, labour rights and productivity in Zimbabwe’s construction sector, formalising their commitment through the signing of a Decent Work Pledge aimed at driving inclusive and...
Building more productive and resilient construction enterprises in South Africa’s Waterberg District
Twenty-five construction SMMEs in Waterberg District completed an ILO-supported training and mentorship programme to strengthen decent work practices, improve compliance, and boost productivity. Through practical training and tailored support, the...
Cooperatives strengthen their role in eliminating child labour in Lebanon’s agricultural sector
Training empowers agricultural cooperatives to identify, prevent and respond to child labour risks while promoting safer governance in rural communities across Lebanon.
ILO initiative drives safer, sustainable jobs in Mozambique’s native forestry sector
MozTrabalha is working with national stakeholders to improve working conditions, strengthen occupational safety and health, and encourage responsible forestry practices. The effort enhances productivity, supports rural communities, and advances a...
Development cooperation in Lebanon
Tackling pests, opening markets: Farmers and government experts address challenges with ILO support
Funded by Sweden, the ILO’s BOUZOUR project in Lebanon is enabling cherry farmers such as Richard Skaff and Sami Harika to adopt better pest-control methods, opening more pathways to global export markets.