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Prospects
Key stakeholders unite to shape Uganda’s digital workforce future
The first Community of Practice workshop in Kampala brought stakeholders together to advance decent work, address digital economy challenges, and shape inclusive policies for Uganda’s growing digital workforce.
ILO supports Kenya to establish migrant workers welfare fund
The ILO has provided Kenya with strategic guidance on formulating and implementing social security extension strategies to cover migrant workers. This support includes advising on setting clear objectives that reflect national priorities,...
PROSPECTS Impact
Vocational skills boost economic integration of Ethiopia's refugee and host youth
Seventy-five youth from refugee and host communities in Ethiopia graduate from the Jigjiga Polytechnic College through an ILO-supported vocational program, empowering them for employment and self-reliance.
ILO and journalists join forces to promote occupational safety and health in Madagascar
During a recent visit to the site of a major road construction project, journalists witnessed the impact of raising awareness and sensitizing local workers on OHS, thanks to the ILO's Vision Zero project.
The BARA fair: United voices to protect the future of children
The BARA Fair in Soubré, Côte d’Ivoire, highlighted the link between youth employment and eradicating child labour. Organized by the ILO and partners, it brought together stakeholders to connect job seekers with employers and showcase innovative...
The Soubré Regional employment fair: An opportunity for decent work and the eradication of child labour in Côte d’Ivoire
As part of efforts to promote decent employment for young people and combat child labour, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) organized "BARA", the Regional Job Fair, from October 31 to...
Kenya extends Haba Haba savings scheme to refugees and hosts
Designed for flexible savings for old age, the Haba Haba savings scheme launched by Kenya’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) addresses key challenges refugees face, promoting economic inclusion, stability, resilience and facilitating access to...
Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa
Validation of the gap analysis for Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181) in Kenya
Lesotho strengthens labour relations and workplace protections with new milestones
Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa
A Unified Approach to Labour Migration in Kenya
A validation w/shop to validate Enhancing Labour Migration Governance in Kenya: Assessing Employers' Role and Identifying Gaps in Migrant Worker Support report.
ILO PROSPECTS news
PROSPECTS Partners in Ethiopia review achievements and strengthen course ahead
A three-day monitoring evaluation and learning session evaluated PROSPECTS Phase One’s impact in Ethiopia and outlined goals for the program’s next phase, including expanded inclusion.
Children should learn not earn
This article highlights the story of Ekaette Ibout, a Nigerian journalist and passionate advocate against child labour. Written by her fellow participant, Carolyne Tomno, during the ACCEL Africa regional media training, it explores Ekaette’s journey...
ILO and AU host second webinar showcasing landmark research on Africa’s Social and Solidarity Economy
On October 8, 2024, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the African Union (AU) hosted a French-language webinar to present the preliminary findings and recommendations of their recent research on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)...
Thursday, 24th October 2024, Nairobi-Kenya
Project Launch Event for "Extending Social Protection Coverage to Workers in the Informal Economy in Lao PDR and Kenya and Leveraging...
On October 24th, 2024, the launch event of project "Extending Social Protection Coverage to Workers in the Informal Economy in Lao PDR and Kenya and Leveraging Digital Transformation: through South-South Cooperation" was held in Nairobi,, with...
From skills to startups: How SIYB training is empowering Kericho’s youth to beat unemployment
Through the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) program, young people who already study in vocational training centers were equipped with essential entrepreneurial skills to start and sustain their own businesses. The program focuses on building...
SOLIFEM Project
Celebrating Egypt's sustainable champions for formalization practices
Egyptian leading companies drive formalization and sustainability in their core operations, setting inspiring examples for others to follow.
ILO regional seminar tackled NEET challenges to boost youth employment in the southern Mediterranean
Under the EU-funded regional project in support to Youth NEETs in the Southern Mediterranean, the ILO and ITCILO organised a regional training seminar for effective policy-making to engage Youth NEETs.
Celebrating success in Malawi: A Call for action
Upgrading skills for Ethiopian workforce in four key sectors
The ILO through the Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) project successfully harmonized occupational standards (OS) and developed training curriculums, Training, Teaching, and Learning Materials (TTLM) and occupational competency assessment...
14 - 18 October
Key Takeaways from ILO’s Participation at Africa Skills Week 2024
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