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Speech by the MPWTC Director General Sr. Jose Piedade at the Launch of Roads for Development (R4D) Programme Phase II of Timor-Leste

Rural development

The rural economy: An untapped source of jobs, growth and development

Decent work in the rural economy will be key to fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals’ pledge to leave no one behind.

ILO and PMGSY – Road to ending poverty and creating prosperity

ILO is associated with the Prime Minister’s Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) programme in India to enhance rural road connectivity and its maintenance.

Ministerial declaration

Ministerial Declaration from the 17th Regional labour-based seminar

Seminar theme: “Delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals”

A Local Project Team Established to Oversee Project Implementation

Syrian refugee crisis

ILO and public works ministry in Jordan sign agreement to expand formal employment programme for refugees and host community members.

The agreement signed by the ILO and the Ministry of Public Works and Housing in Jordan aims to expand formal employment through employment-intensive public construction project in governorates most affected by the influx of Syrian refugees.

Foundation stone laying ceremony for Jowhar Gravel Road

The foundation stone for Jowhar gravel road was laid in a ceremony held on the 2nd November 2016 in Jowhar district. The stone was laid by His Excellency Ali Abdullahi Guudlawe the Vice President of Hir- Shabelle state.

Trade and employment

Opening address at the ILO-EU Strengthening the Impact of Trade on Employment in the Philippines (STRENGTHEN) inception workshop

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the ILO-EU Strengthening the Impact of Trade on Employment in the Philippines (STRENGTHEN) inception workshop, Manila, 6 October 2016

Employment Creation through Rehabilitation of Xannaano Road

The transport infrastructure, which is vital for Somalia’s economic and social development, is in poor state. The inadequate road infrastructure in the country is a key constraint on the population’s access to social services, such as education and...

Syrian refugees and Jordanian host communities set to benefit from German-funded ILO jobs and infrastructure project

The German Government through its Development Bank (KfW) is funding an ILO Employment Intensive Investment Programme aimed at creating short-term jobs for thousands of Syrian refugees and members of their Jordanian host communities, while improving...

Decent work and just transitions must be at the heart of climate action

This was underlined by Geneva-based dialogue gathering government representatives, staff from international organizations and non-governmental organizations on the day of the Paris Agreement signing ceremony.

Our impact, their voice

Irrigation projects aim to ease strain of Syria refugee crisis in Jordan

A labour-intensive ILO initiative to develop water catchment and drip irrigation systems is playing a pivotal role in creating decent work opportunities in northern Jordan.

World Water Day

Monrovia post Ebola: The quest for clean water and youth employment

In the lead up to World Water Day, a new programme to strengthen the capacity of local communities in Liberia to improve sanitation highlights the importance of access to clean water.

The first local woman recruited to manage construction site administration

A key objective of the Roads for Development Programme (R4D) in Timor-Leste is to build capacities of local contract companies to stimulate the growth of a strong local contractors’ industry.

Women are capable of working on rural road works

The Roads for Development Programme (R4D) utilises ‘labour-based technologies’ in the rehabilitation and maintenance of rural roads in Timor-Leste. To date 500,000 labour days have been generated for local labourers – 150,000 labour days for women...

Agreement of Cooperation among 13 Labour-Based Training Institutions in Africa

Declaration of Members from the 1st Workshop of All Africa Labour-Based Training Institutions

Theme: "Knowledge Sharing of Labour-Based Trainings Institutions in Africa"

ILO’s rural road programme in Timor-Leste is featured by European Union

The works of ILO’s rural roads development programme in Timor-Leste called Enhancing Rural Access (ERA), funded by the European Union, has been featured in the new inspiring video on European Union – Timor-Leste Cooperation.

Disaster and livelihood response

ILO and DOLE provide emergency employment after Typhoon Melor

The International Labour Organization and the Department of Labor and Employment provided immediate assistance to the local governments and the vulnerable workers affected by Typhoon Melor (Nona) to help the communities quickly rebuild their lives...

Ministerial Declaration

Ministerial Declaration from the 16th Regional Labour-based Seminar

Theme: "Facing the Challenges of Sustainable Development in the Context of Decentralization with Employment Intensive Investment Approaches"