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Results of Economically Reintegrating Children Associated with Armed Conflict

As the “Prevention of Child Recruitment and Reintegration of Children Associated with Armed Forces and Groups in south central Somalia” project, euphemistically known as CAAFAG, comes to a close, its contributions are profound.

Official launch of PAGE Initiative in Burkina Faso and Senegal

In response to requests by governments of Burkina Faso and Senegal, the ILO, UNDP, UNEP, UNIDO and UNITAR jointly launched PAGE in the two countries in view of supporting national efforts to transition to greener economies.

Comoros ratifies the Tripartite Consultation Convention (No. 144)

The Government of Comoros deposited with the International Labour Office the instrument of ratification of the Tripartite Consultation Convention (No. 144).

ILO and Nigeria sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation

The International Training Centre of the ILO and the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) of Nigeria signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their cooperation and coordination in capacity building, training...

ILO calls for strong commitment to jobs ahead of Ouagadougou +10 Summit

High levels of youth unemployment and inequalities call for more pro-employment policies to promote job-rich growth in Africa’s development.

ILO calls for strong commitment to jobs ahead of Ouagadougou +10 Summit

High levels of youth unemployment and inequalities call for more pro-employment policies to promote job-rich growth in Africa’s development.

Labour administration key to achieve social justice in Africa

An effective and operational labour administration is crucial for achieving social justice, said Aeneas Chapinga Chuma, ILO Regional Director for Africa, at the 40th African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) Governing Council Meeting for...

103rd Session of the International Labour Conference

Tripartite information session on « Ouagadougou +10 »: Opening Remarks by Francis ATWOLI (Kenya), African Workers'Spokesperson

Information session on “OUAGADOUGOU +10”

The International Labour Organization (ILO) will hold a tripartite information session on "Ouagadougou + 10", the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Employment, Poverty Eradication and Inclusive Development to be held in September 2014.

Transforming Economies: Making industrial policy work for growth, jobs and development

An ILO/UNCTAD launch of a new book to focus on the design and implementation of key industrial policies for productive jobs as well as social and economic transformation.

More than 70 per cent of the world population lacks proper social protection

A new ILO report on the latest trends in social security: Most people do not have adequate social protection to have a major impact on reducing poverty and improving the standard of living.

ILO and UNDP to strengthen their cooperation in Sierra Leone

The ILO pledged support to the UN system in Sierra Leone and its commitment to working with the Resident Coordinator’s Office and other UN sister Agencies as the UN strives to support the national development agenda.

Mauritius ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006)

Mauritius is the 60th ILO Member State to ratify this Convention

Kenya elected Vice-President of the International Labour Conference

Mrs Jacqueline Mugo, Executive Director of the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), will be acting as one of the Vice-Presidents during the 103rd annual International Labour Conference.

ILO: Countries investing in high quality jobs can make economic leaps

The ILO’s flagship report on the world of work shows, for the first time, that quality jobs can drive sustained growth in emerging and developing countries.

ILO Launches 2nd Phase of SCORE IN Ghana

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with Danadams Pharmaceuticals Industry Limited, a wholly-Ghanaian owned limited liability company incorporated in Ghana, has launched the second phase of the International Labour...

South-South Dialogue

Decent Work in Sustainable Development, Perspectives from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean

How is growth responding to rising inequalities in the global South? How decent work can be framed in the Post-2015 Development Agenda?

Botswana - ILO dialogue on strenghtening cooperation in 2014/2015

The ILO Pretoria Office and the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs of Botswana discussed ways and means to enhance areas of cooperation in the framework of the 2011-2015 Decent Work Country Program.

ILO says forced labour generates annual profits of US$13.10 billion in Africa

Forced labour in the private economy generates US$ 150 billion globally in illegal profits per year, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization. The estimated amount for illegal profits from the use of forced labour in...

The ILO Head for Africa meets President Guebuza of Mozambique

Mr. Aeneas Chuma, ILO Regional Director for Africa paid an official working visit to Maputo, Mozambique from 15 to 17 May 2014 to meet President Armando Guebuza and strengthen the cooperation between the International Labour Organisation and the...