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Migration and decent work

The ILO, FIFPRO and the Didier Drogba Foundation launch a campaign against the risks linked to the emigration of young football players

A campaign to raise awareness of the risks of exploitation and human trafficking linked to the emigration of young Ivorian footballers has been launched under the aegis of the ILO, the Didier Drogba Foundation and the International Federation of...

ILO Voices | Recognition of prior learning

Failing in school is not failing in life

After 25 years of on-the-job experience as a welder in Zanzibar, Tanzania, 53-year-old Hussein Juma Hassan had his skills formally recognized. The certification process has helped him realise the value of his skills and also increased his income....

LMMIS

The Social and Solidarity Economy as an agent of social innovation in Africa

An ILO research report on the contribution of SSE to social innovation in Africa is now available in English and French

The ILO Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work project inaugurates Project Advisory Committee in Ghana

On 14 September 2022, the ILO Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work project inaugurated the Project Advisory Committee to serve as a steering committee and guide the implementation of project activities in Ghana.

Training Module

THAMM: Fair and ethical recruitment to private recruitment agencies

Promoting Gender Equality and Enterprise Formalization in Nigeria – Constituents agree on the methodologies of two project studies

Between June and July 2022, ILO-Abuja held two consultation workshops in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria, in partnership with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA). The purpose of the workshops was to present and discuss with constituents...

“Formalization is the easy part”

How a business formalization coach draws on his own experience as an entrepreneur to help others formalize their businesses (summary)

Advancing the 2030 Agenda through the Social and Solidarity Economy

The second position paper of the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy revisits the role of Social and Solidarity Economy in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and calls for a stronger enabling environment and policy...

Helping local government and business associations to promote the formalization of small enterprises in Zimbabwe (summary)

Helping young entrepreneurs to formalize their businesses in Nigeria (summary)

Insights from a business formalization coach

Helping local government and business associations to promote the formalization of small enterprises in Zimbabwe

Helping young entrepreneurs to formalize their businesses in Nigeria

Insights from a business formalization coach

“Formalization is the easy part”

How a business formalization coach draws on his own experience as an entrepreneur to help others formalize their businesses

STRENGTHEN2

The STRENGTHEN2 project conducted an Employment Impact Assessment Week in Zambia

TICAD 8 side event

Scaling-up action and investments on job creation and social protection in Africa

The ILO in collaboration with the African Union held a high-level policy dialogue on the Global Accelerator for Jobs and Social Protection. Government, worker’s, and employer’s representatives discussed together with development partners...

Workshops organised in Lomé to develop occupational minimum standards and promote skills partnerships on migration between Togo, Nigeria...

Under the "SKILL-UP Program funded by Norway, constituents from Ghana, Nigeria and Togo are leading a pilot process for the harmonization of occupational standards as part of the effort to promote a skills partnership on migration in the region.

ILO/ITU/AU Joint Programme

Call for Participants: Youth Advisory Group on Digital Jobs

ILO Siraye helping women thrive in their career through its Women Leadership Development Programme

International Labour Standards for the members of the Egyptian House of Representatives