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Egypt's ready-made garments and textiles sector enhances tripartite collaboration

The Second Annual Report of the Better Work Egypt Programme took centre stage in the discussions.

Enhancing productivity measurements in South Africa

Strengthening social finance to protect children in Mali

ILO Director-General's Mission to Malabo Sparks Enhanced Cooperation with Equatorial Guinea

The official visit of ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo strengthens cooperation with Equatorial Guinea, emphasizing social justice, labour market improvements, and set the stage for future technical collaborations.

Decent work in Construction Project

Construction sector stakeholders speak out

ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa, Ms. Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa visits Zambia

From 15 to 16 July 2024, International Labour Organization (ILO) Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa, Ms. Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa undertook a two-day official visit to Lusaka, Zambia.

ILO Launches New EU-funded Regional Programme for Youth NEETs in Southern Mediterranean

The ILO held an online launching event for the EU-funded regional Youth NEET programme in the Southern Mediterranean region, a ground-breaking initiative designed to support young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET).

PROSPECTS Partnership

ILO trains social health protection actors in Ethiopia

Social Health Protection training equips Ethiopian social health protection actors with the knowledge and experience to strengthen health financing and social health protection systems.

Decent work in Construction Project

South Africa, takes the reigns of the Project Steering Committee

New Processing Plant Brings Hope to Banana Farmers in Zimbabwe

The banana processing plant under construction in Hauna in the Mutasa District of Mutare, aims to help banana farmers in the region to access markets, transportation, and reduce post harvest losses, including tackling gender-based violence.

SEDWAY Project

Empowering vulnerable communities: The Chesvingo Safe Market

The Chesvingo Safe Market launched on 11 July 2024, aligns with the ILO’s mandate to promote decent work and sustainable development; while supporting the Government of Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), which emphasizes economic...

Service Provider Directory and Distributions

Empowering Kajiado: The Launch and Distribution of the Service Providers Directory

Guinea-Bissau ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention

Guinea Bissau is the 108th Member State of the ILO to have ratified the Convention.

ILO leads tripartite drive on quality apprenticeship in Egypt

Government, employers' and workers' representatives advance the implementation of ILO Recommendation No. 208.

ILO and Irish-Aid support development of social accountability tools

Ever since the formation of the Civil Society Social Protection Network (CSSPN) in May last year, Malawi has seemingly improved in its social accountability and efficiency in implementation of social protection programmes. Over 50 Civil Society...

Social Justice, Human Development and Child Labour

Country Office Dar Es Salaam Director: Why the future of work in Tanzania is promising

World Day Against Child Labour

A Commitment to Ending Child Labour through the CAPSA Project

The Africa Deputy Regional Director (DRD) of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Coffi Agossou, recently visited Mombasa to review and discuss the ongoing efforts under the CAPSA project.

ILO empowers Egyptian women entrepreneurs for a just transition and green economy

A hybrid workshop underscored the pivotal role of women entrepreneurs in advancing a gender-responsive green economy in Egypt. It tackled existing challenges and delved into strategies for their empowerment.

List of light works: a crucial advancement for children's rights in Mali

A new era for employment in Gabon: Historic agreement during visit of ILO Director-General

The official visit of ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo ended with the historic creation of a sub-committee on employment and decent work at the National Assembly.