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PROSPECTS Impact
Turning arts into opportunity: How Youth-to-Youth Fund transformed a refugee dance group
A group of 15 young Eritrean refugees in Addis Ababa turned their passion for performing arts into a sustainable livelihood after targeted grant from the International Labour Organization eliminated their highest recurring cost – renting essential...
Youth empowerment restoring hope: the transformative journey of Ackim Matafale
From rural Malawi to successful entrepreneur, Ackim Matafale’s story shows how targeted youth empowerment can restore hope.
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Steps that matter: The ILO’s “Khuta” to youth employment in Lebanon
Arabic for “steps,” Khuta is the Job Search Club initiative guiding young people in their search for work amid crises, conflict, and volatility.
Senegal validates the national policy for quality vocational training
Senegal validates its national policy on quality apprenticeships: a key milestone for youth employment and economic development.
Global Accelerator
Namibia explores solutions to jobless growth
The Economic Association of Namibia, partnered with the Hanns Seidel Foundation recently on a policy dialogue themed “The jobless growth puzzle: Can Namibia unlock inclusive prosperity?”. Through the Ministry of Finance, the government outlined its...
Global Accelerator
Namibia advances towards its third National Employment Policy
Namibia is drafting its third National Employment Policy to boost decent job creation and inclusive growth. The policy is intended to tackle unemployment, informality, and leverage on green and digital economic opportunities, with a strong focus on...
Global Accelerator
Global Accelerator contributes to public-private dialogue to drive decent work in Namibia
Namibia hosted a Public-Private Forum to strengthen partnerships for job creation and inclusive growth. Led by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, the event brought together government, business, and development partners. The...
International Year of Cooperatives
Global research conference deep-dives into the role of the social and solidarity economy in socio-ecological transitions
The ILO highlighted how the social and solidarity economy (SSE) can play a critical role in advancing decent work and inclusive development, and shared progress on SSE statistics and country-level innovations at the 10th CIRIEC International...
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Financial literacy as a catalyst for inclusive growth in Zimbabwe
The national certification ceremony for financial education trainers held in Bulawayo on 23 October 2025 marked a significant step in Zimbabwe’s journey towards inclusive economic empowerment.
Skills development
Philippe N’dri Calls for Greater Investment in Skills Development Across Africa
In this interview, Dr Philippe N’dri, President of RAFPRO, highlights why stronger investment in skills development and coordinated financing across Africa is essential for boosting enterprise productivity, strengthening national training systems,...
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Youth driving change: Skills development and decent work to break the poverty cycle
To mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the ILO shares the stories of Patricia (Peru) and Fátima (Mexico), two young women who show how skills development and decent work can break the cycle of poverty.
World food day
Can Africa harness agriculture for decent job creation?
Africa struggles to convert its vast agricultural potential into economic benefits. Grace Gondwe examines the paradox of resource dependence and ways to leverage agriculture for decent job creation and economic transformation.
Impact story
How one student’s path to trainer builds future of 70 others
With support from ILO PROSPECTS, welding training and upgraded training workshops in Garissa, Kenya are turning skills into real jobs. Dominic Munyi, a former student, now a certified trainer, has helped 70 refugee and host community youth build...
Jordan takes steps to address youth not in employment, education or training under ILO regional initiative
National workshop held in Amman under the ILO’s Y-NEET initiative, with funding from the European Union, to analyse youth statistics and identify policy priorities
Our impact, their voices
A trainer’s mission to empower Timorese youth and promote inclusion
Through her commitment to inclusive education and community outreach, a trainer in Timor-Leste is opening doors for youth to pursue meaningful careers and business opportunities.
Impact story
Disability is not a limitation: How Farah found dignity through decent work
For Farah, a young man living with a disability in Kenya’s Dadaab region, finding meaningful work seemed impossible. The Rural Employment Services model helped him secure employment and build a stable life. His success now inspires others in his...
Thailand’s construction sector embraces green and digital transformation by upskilling youth
Skills study identifying critical digital and green skills needed for the Thai construction sector.
Industrial Skills Week Africa
Advancing skills for Africa’s industrial future
The International Labour Organization promoted inclusive, demand-driven skills development and lifelong learning during the first African Industrial Skills Week (ISWA) held in Zambia.
Youth Employment Promotion Project (YEPP)
ILO helps strengthen workplace cooperation in Mongolia’s cashmere sector
Five Mongolian cashmere enterprises participating in the ILO’s Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Programme reported significant improvements in workplace cooperation, efficiency, and inclusiveness, demonstrating how the...
Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions
Skills financing: An eroding pillar of social development?
Investments in skills are instrumental in achieving social and economic goals. From the perspective of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, skills are important to achieving SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth, SDG 4 which includes TVET, and...
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