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Employment Intensive Investment Programme

ILO environmental and tourism infrastructure project inaugurated in Jordan

Germany funds employment-intensive initiative creating jobs and strengthening local resilience

ILO launches sixth phase of the Employment-Intensive Infrastructure Programme (EIIP) in Lebanon

Phase VI to enhance infrastructure, generate employment, and foster inclusion in communities nationwide.

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ILO to highlight jobs and resilience at TICAD9

At the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), taking place in Yokohama, Japan from 20–22 August 2025, the International Labour Organization will be calling for greater investment in jobs and livelihoods to tackle the...

Employment Intensive Infrastructure Programme

Revitalizing cultural heritage through decent work in Lebanon

Funded by the German government through KfW Development Bank, ILO's initiative boosts local employment while preserving cultural identity and enhancing public spaces in the town of Rachaya El Wadi.

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ILO-led renovation transforms a market in southern Somalia into a hub of dignity and opportunity

Previously neglected and run-down, Sigaale Market has become a vibrant hub of commerce and dignity, thanks to a renovation project that restored critical infrastructure and helped to improve livelihoods, and bring renewed hope to displaced and...

Strengthening local governance: Deddeh Municipality upgraded to improve public services

Through German-funded support under the ILO’s Employment-Intensive Infrastructure Programme, the rehabilitation of Deddeh’s municipal building has generated decent employment for local workers, enhanced accessibility, and is expected to improve...

ILO enhances capacities of Lebanese municipalities through employment-intensive infrastructure training

Municipalities gain skills in EIIP methodologies to sustain infrastructure and strengthen community resilience and local economic recovery

ILO and national and international partners showcase support to farmers during field visit in Lebanon

Field trip shows impact of employment-intensive infrastructure on rural livelihoods under the ILO’s Greening the Lands initiative, in partnership with Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture and international development partners.

ILO Care Economy Brief

Employment-intensive investments can contribute to creating 299 million decent jobs in the care economy

New ILO brief shows how integrating care services into public investments can tackle the global care crisis, boost women’s employment and strengthen communities.

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Building resilience, empowering communities: 20th ILO Regional Seminar champions employment-intensive development

The conference gathered over 2,000 participants to explore inclusive, sustainable infrastructure and job creation, showcasing country experiences and helping build political momentum.

Rebuilding lives and livelihoods in Aleppo: ILO boosts jobs and infrastructure recovery after the earthquake

The ILO created decent jobs in Aleppo restoring infrastructure, supporting recovery, and promoting recycling through employment-intensive works that empowered vulnerable communities and enhanced resilience.

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.

Highlighting the Importance of EmpIA at the Regional Conference for Labour Based Practitioners in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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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).

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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.

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...

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.

New hope for youth and women: 96 graduates celebrate skills training milestone in Mazabuka

96 young men and women graduated from a transformative skills training programme jointly supported by Zambia Sugar Plc and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The initiative, aimed at enhancing youth employability and promoting sustainable...

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ILO launches emergency Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) initiative to support the earthquake recovery in Myanmar’s Inle...

The initiative provides urgent income support to earthquake survivors while helping communities rebuild homes and essential infrastructure through decent work.