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Response to SADC Ministers' Call for Action

Southern African Developing Communities and ILO Partner to build regional capacity on Employment Impact Assessments

Skills and employability

New initiative to boost green and digital skills in ASEAN construction sector

Focused on the Philippines and Thailand, the new ILO initiative with the Government of the Republic of Korea, will deliver green and digital skills training to young people, supporting a sustainable transition in ASEAN’s construction sector.

Release of Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) for Cameroon (2021) to Support Employment Impact Assessment

New Cameroon SAM integrates employment indicators to support inclusive economic strategies.

The East African Community Advances towards Regional Frameworks in Social Protection and Skills Mobility

Regional convenings in Uganda focused on social protection and labour migration governance.

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Working the land, shaping new lives: Refugees and host communities join forces in Iraq

In Iraq, refugees and host community members work together to improve irrigation and farmland through the ILO’s Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP).

PROSPECTS Impact

New school, solar power and income for women: ILO brings opportunities for refugees and hosts in Sudan

In Sudan’s White Nile State, the ILO and partners are creating jobs, building infrastructure, and empowering communities through an employment-focused initiative that supports both refugees and hosts.

German Development Bank and ILO highlight community impact in northern Lebanon

From municipal rehabilitation to sustainable land use, a joint field visit showcases how employment-intensive infrastructure projects are improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable development.

Just transition

Towards a Just transition in Viet Nam’s pulp and paper industry

With green and digital transformation accelerating, Viet Nam’s pulp and paper sector is in urgent need to reposition its future.

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Progress achieved, but more needed to end child labour in Sabah’s oil palm plantations

On World Day Against Child Labour, ILO, UNICEF and the EU call for continued efforts to protect every child’s right to education and a life free from exploitation.

Gauteng Stakeholders Unite to Explore Automotive Industry Cluster

Inclusive growth in motion, Stakeholders mobilize for automotive industry cluster

Multi-stakeholder initiative led by Automotive Industry Development Centre, Department of Small Business Development, and ILO aims to drive inclusive, competitive, and sustainable growth in South Africa’s automotive sector

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

Training for tomorrow: The ILO equips business consultants in Viet Nam to guide human-centered AI adoption

Local consultants are empowered to help SMEs in Viet Nam adopt AI responsibly—boosting productivity, protecting workers, and bridging the digital divide with a human-centered approach through the Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work programme.

Digital economy on entrepreneurs

Empowering Rwanda’s youth entrepreneurs in the digital economy

Rwanda, Kigali (ILO News) - In the heart of Rwanda’s thriving digital transformation, young entrepreneurs are emerging as key drivers of innovation and growth.

Reconnecting heritage and community: The revitalization of Jounieh’s historical alleys

A revitalisation project is underway in Jounieh’s historic Souk area, where the old coastal alleys are being restored, thereby reinvigorating the derelict area, allowing inclusive access to the sea, ensuring a sustainable approach to rehabilitation...

Strengthening labour standards through dialogue

ILO workshop engages government and social partners in Jordan in an EU-funded initiative.

Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP)

ILO’s EIIP launches Annual Contractor Training to strengthen sustainable infrastructure delivery in Lebanon

Over 90 local contractors are trained on ILO EIIP principles and mandates as a prerequisite training for them to participate in future tenders.

Development cooperation programme

Saudi Arabia and ILO seal new phase of joint work to advance decent work reforms

The third phase of the development cooperation programme and two institutional agreements were signed to strengthen labour governance, social protection and worker rights, and support long-term cooperation.

From safety nets to pay checks: Jordan's holistic blueprint for workforce transformation

Pioneering reforms have enhanced social protection, boosted labour market transparency and enabled thousands to secure decent, formal employment in Jordan, with the European Union (EU) funding.

ILO, UNICEF, and the European Union (EU) mark close of landmark project, leaving legacy of inclusive growth in Jordan

The ILO successfully organized a study visit by the Chinese delegation to Singapore on skills development and lifelong learning

From 26 to 30 May 2025, the ILO Quality Apprenticeship and Lifelong Learning in China Project Phase 2 successfully organized a study visit by a Chinese delegation to Singapore on apprenticeship and lifelong skills development. 11 Chinese delegates...

ILO labour market policy report for Grenada highlights strategies to boost job creation

Through a week of strategic meetings with Government bodies and stakeholders, the ILO reinforced its commitment to supporting Grenada’s labour market reforms with inclusive, evidence-based policy solutions.