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ILO and Japan launch five new water systems in Mindanao

Over 3,000 households have gained access to safe and clean water as the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project launches five new water systems built by community members, indigenous peoples and former combatants in the Bangsamoro region.

Message at the handover ceremony of the water system in Barangay Reina Regente, Datu Piang, Maguindanao under the ILO-Japan Water and...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the handover ceremony of the water system in Barangay Reina Regente, Datu Piang, Maguindanao under the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project, 15 March 2022, Maguindanao,...

Paving the road to financial inclusion for rural workers in Nepal

In remote areas of Nepal, rural communities, and especially the most disadvantaged and marginalized groups, do not have access to formal financial services. However, the Strengthening National Rural Transport Programme took up the challenge of...

Message at the handover of the water system in Barangay Nanga-an, a BARMM Special Geographic Area under the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the handover of the water system in Barangay Nanga-an, a BARMM Special Geographic Area under the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project, 10 March 2022, Barangay Nanga-an,...

Message at the handover of the water systems built in Balabagan, Lanao del Sur under the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the handover of the water systems built in Balabagan, Lanao del Sur under the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project, 9 March 2022, Lanao del Sur, Philippines

ILO and development banks launch discussions on measuring the impact of investment projects on employment

ILO: 2.2 million workers affected by Typhoon Odette in the Philippines

One month since Super Typhoon Odette (Rai) hit the Philippines, a new ILO assessment reveals nearly 2.2 million workers have been directly affected.

Youth Engagement: EIIP and Green Works

ILO and UNICEF joint initiative supports young engineers to play a key role in promoting Green Works in Iraq

With the support of the Government of the Netherlands, the ILO and UNICEF are working together to build the capacities of selected youth to engage in Employment Intensive Investment Programme interventions aimed at improving the local environment...

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The ILO and ITU highlight opportunities for boosting youth employment in the digital economy in Ethiopia’s Afar and Somali regions

On 1 November 2021, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) invited key youth employment stakeholders to discuss, validate the results and identify potential priority areas in the study on...

ILO in action

A win-win for young refugees and local farmers

The third of our ILO in Action series of video stories takes us to an ILO refugee project located in Bassikounou, Mauritania. Led by ILO Chief Technical Advisor, Federico Barroeta, the project trains young people in building public infrastructure. ...

ILO Secures €8 Million from EU for Projects in Sierra Leone

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has signed an €8 million partnership agreement with European Union for implementation of feeder road maintenance and youth entrepreneurship programme in agricultural value chain in Sierra Leone.

Labour intensive employment

EU-STREIT PNG takes a step forward in empowering rural communities to secure farmers’ access to agricultural markets

Led by ILO, the road and infrastructure component of the EU-STREIT PNG is focused on upgrading roads, bridges, jetties and airstrips. This effort aims to help create an enabling environment for farmers to increase their income and profit with...

Message at the handover of the water system built in Rifao under the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the handover of the water system built in Rifao under the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project, 22 June 2021, Maguindanao, Philippines

Message at the handover of the water system built in Looy under the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the handover of the water system built in Looy under the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project, 21 June 2021, Maguindanao, Philippines

ILO and Lebanon pledge to cooperate on improving rural livelihoods

The collaboration builds on the ILO’s work to improve livelihoods and resilience and the Ministry of Agriculture’s priorities in improving food security and rural development, and assisting poor farmers in developing agricultural infrastructure.

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The ILO and the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) join forces to support youth and refugees in Greater Cairo

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) have signed an agreement to implement the apprenticeship programme for Egyptian youth and refugee communities in Greater Cairo.

ILO and Embassy of Japan in Ethiopia launch a project to enhance disaster resilience in Kebribeyah and Jijiga town

Addis Ababa; Ethiopia; 25 May – The International Labor Organization (ILO) together with the Embassy of Japan in Ethiopia organized an official launching workshop on the project to enhance disaster resilience through employment intensive water...

Flexible work permits issued through the Jordan EIIP grant Syrian refugees the flexibility to work for any employer in the construction...

STRENGTHEN2

Q&A on the STRENGTHEN2 Project

STRENGTHEN2 is a joint initiative of the European Union and the ILO that focuses on assessing the employment effects of supported investments and development programmes in sub-Saharan Africa. The strategic partnership aims to promote the creation of...

Our impact, their voices

Local communities benefiting from market linkages to agro-forestry areas in Timor-Leste

The rural road project has benefited local communities, providing better access to markets, farms, public health, education and community services.