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EU–ILO apprenticeship drive accelerates Zambia’s skills development push

Zambia is advancing the National Apprenticeship Programme to link training with real workplace experience. Supported by ILO's EU-funded Skills Development for Increased Employability Programme (SDEP), the initiative aims to equip 1,000 youths with...

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.

Netherlands Ambassador visits ACCEL Africa’s areas of implementation in Côte d’Ivoire

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Côte d’Ivoire visited cocoa-growing communities in the Nawa region to observe initiatives supported under the ILO ACCEL Africa project. The visit highlighted efforts to strengthen livelihoods,...

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,...

From data to impact, ILO Pretoria showcases innovation in Southern Africa

A snapshot of how ILO Pretoria took innovation to the regional level demonstrating practical solutions to advance decent work across Southern Africa.

Ghana launches “Dress Ghana and Build Ghana” campaign to boost local garment production and decent work

The Government of Ghana, industry leaders and the ILO have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the country’s textile and garment sector through strategic public procurement, policy reform and support for local manufacturers.

Child labour

Climate-smart cocoa project funded by the Government of Japan helps tackle child labour in Ghana

The national closure event highlights how climate-smart agriculture and the Child Labour Free Zones approach can strengthen livelihoods and accelerate progress toward eliminating child labour in cocoa-growing communities.

Child care service for dometic workers

ILO and partners launch daycare centre for domestic workers in Addis Ababa

A new daycare centre dedicated to domestic workers has opened in Gulele Sub-City, giving working women access to safe and reliable childcare while strengthening early childhood development. Led by the ILO in collaboration with government...

Zambia kicks-off ‘100 Days of Productivity Activism’ to drive economic growth

Zambia has launched the 100 Days of Productivity Activism, a national campaign led by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to promote daily productivity actions. The initiative includes Productivity Ambassadors and aims to build a more...

ILO, Zambian Government launch Employment Impact Assessment for Luangwa–Mwami Road

Zambia has validated the Employment Impact Assessment for the Luangwa–Mwami Road, highlighting how the Nacala Corridor investment supports job creation. The ILO‑led study will guide evidence‑based planning for more inclusive infrastructure...

Tourism and hospitality

ILO backs new sector skills body to power Ethiopia’s tourism and hospitality workforce transformation

Ethiopia is strengthening its tourism and hospitality sector by advancing an industry-led skills body, supported by the ILO Global Skills Programme, to align training with labour market needs and enhance workforce quality.

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.

Trade and labour in uncertain times

The ILO and partners convened a Brussels seminar on Africa's future in the global economy. Key stakeholders discussed how trade can better support decent work and long-term sustainable growth across the continent.

ILO supports inclusive rural road maintenance in Nigeria

The International Labour Organization is supporting Nigeria’s Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project to maintain 521 kilometres of rural roads across five states, creating around 100,000 workdays of decent paid employment and improving...

Ethiopia Reviews Progress on Employment-Centred Migration Governance

Translating Labour Force Survey Data into Policy-Relevant Reporting

Ethiopia collects labour market data. The harder question is what to do with it. A five-day workshop in Adama worked on turning numbers into something policymakers can actually use.

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”.

Voices from Mali at the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour

From classrooms to supply chains, Mali’s tripartite delegation reflects on solutions to end child labour, sharing concrete results and renewed commitments from the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour.

The Labour Inspectorate takes a decisive step towards a modernized, credible, and results-oriented system in Mali

In Bamako, a national workshop marked a key milestone in the modernization of labour inspection in Mali. From 2 to 6 February 2026, stakeholders finalized an occupational safety and health guide, defined monitoring mechanisms, and strengthened...

Mauritania moves to unlock the potential of the Social and Solidarity Economy

On 26 January 2026, over 80 participants met in Nouakchott to validate Mauritania’s National Study on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE). The study maps stakeholders, identifies high-potential supply chains and recommends measures to strengthen...