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Message at the handover of the water system built 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 under the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project, 9 November 2020 Manila and Maguindanao, Philippines via Zoom

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The road to employment and livelihoods in Timor-Leste

Lack of access to schools, marketplaces and hospitals is a challenge for communities in Timor-Leste, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. An ILO initiative to rehabilitate rural roads is helping break their isolation, provide jobs and improve...

How decent work supports Jordan’s most vulnerable communities

A programme implemented by the ILO and supported by Germany through the German Development Cooperation (KfW Development Bank), helps some of the country’s most vulnerable groups, including Jordanian nationals and Syrian refugees.

ILO and Lebanon issue guidelines for Employment Intensive Projects

The guidelines aim to reinforce cooperation and harmonization between the Lebanese government, NGOs and development partners, and provide guidance on planning and implementation of EIPs.

Emergency employment and COVID-19

ILO, Japan, MOLE provide emergency employment amid COVID-19 in BARMM

The Bangsamoro government, ILO and the Government of Japan will provide emergency employment to workers displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: ILO helps keep reconstruction workers safe and healthy after Beirut blast

The ILO is promoting occupational safety and health standards for the protection of those involved in the demolition and reconstruction of buildings affected by Beirut explosion.

Prepping for Water Infrastructure Initiatives in target localities

In September 2020, ILO engineers visited West Kordofan and East Darfur to develop bills of quantities to prioritize between different water-infrastructure projects.

The ERA Agro-Forestry Project closes 3rd Batch training programme and launches new trial contracts in Timor-Leste

The training of contractors, engineers and supervisors is critical in facilitating access and market linkages within rural agroforestry communities in Timor-Leste. The ILO in partnership with the Ministry of Public Works has implemented this with...

ILO and 10 contractors sign agreements for COVID-19 response in Timor-Leste

The ILO in collaboration with Directorate for Roads, Bridges and Flood Control (DRBFC) signed contracts with 10 local contractors as part of implementation of US$ 550,000 ILO Regular Budget Supplementary Account (RBSA) COVID-19 Response funding.

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Upskilling local contractors in routine road maintenance for better performance and workmanship

The evident and vital role local contractors play in infrastructure development and employment creation in the construction sector provide recognition for essential investment in upskilling for better performance and workmanship.

Employment Intensive Infrastructure Programme

ILO and German officials meet Beirut blast clear-up workers

Workers mobilized as part of the ILO’s Employment Intensive Infrastructure Programme are contributing to the city-wide clear-up operation.

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Clean water for life and livelihoods amid pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for clean water to prevent infection, while making it more difficult for some remote and vulnerable communities to access supplies. In the Philippines, an ILO-Japan project is developing better water...

Employment Intensive Infrastructure

ILO creates decent jobs to support Beirut explosion clearing operations

The International Labour Organization has mobilized its Employment Intensive Infrastructure Programme in Lebanon to clear rubble in the aftermath of the Beirut explosion.

The European Union and National Authorising Officer visit Lariguto-Builale road linking agro-forestry communities of Timor-Leste

The European Union (EU) supports ERA Agro-Forestry Project which provides sustainable livelihoods and access to markets to Timor-Leste’s rural agro-forestry communities through road access.

The ILO participates in the IUCN launch of the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions

ILO's statement at the IUCN launch of the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions

Employment Intensive Investment Programme

Safe Resumption of EIIP Projects in Lebanon

New guidelines are being employed to ensure the safe resumption of work in the field.

Signing grant agreement between Italian Government and ILO supporting “Towards a more inclusive economy through immediate-job generation...

A new intervention in Jordan will provide employment and livelihood opportunities through labour-intensive approaches and business development support.

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At Mbera refugee camp, in Mauritania, the ILO is training young people in building trades

At the hands-on construction training site of the PECOBAT project, students are building an elementary school for the camp’s children, while learning skills that will make them more employable.

EU and ILO hand over two compaction rollers to Timorese contractors and give guidance to workers on protection against new COVID-19

The handover ceremony took place at the Don Bosco Training Centre in the presence of the European Union Ambassador Andrew Jacobs, a Representative of the National Authorising Officer, a Representative from the Directorate of Roads, Bridges and Flood...