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Recognition of prior learning in Ethiopia

“Recognizing prior learning of citizens helps advance the country’s ongoing development and prosperity.” H.E. Muferihat Kamil Ahmed, Minister of Labour and Skills

Skills strategy launched in Kenya

National Skills Strategy that aligns with the constitutional mandate of the right to education and aims to help Kenya transition from being primarily a source of low-skilled labour to a provider of skilled workers was launched.

Skills, Jobs, and Sustainability

Asella TVET College’s impact on skills development

Sub-regional Programming Meeting: Advancing ILO strategies for the 2024-25 biennium

The ILO Team for Eastern Europe and Central Asia charts the path forward

BG4YE Project

Stepping-up: On the road to building a footwear empire

"In 2013, we were just a small group of SMEs, united by our passion for leather manufacturing. Back then, we were only able to produce a few pairs of shoes at a time—one or two pairs, if we were lucky. But now, things are different. We have grown...

Jobs in renewable energy record highest annual growth rate, reaching 16.2 million

New report underscores the importance of holistic policies and investment in building a skilled and diverse workforce.

Ending violence and harassment

Legislators pledge to create safer, harassment-free workplaces in the Philippines

National, local legislative officers commit to end gender-based violence in the world of work through effective policy implementation of ILO Convention No. 190 in the Philippines.

Suriname preparing TVET system to better adapt to evolving labour market needs

Expected outcomes align with skills development priority of DWCP 2023-2026.

Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) training by the ILO BRMM Programme

Fashioning her Future: Nebiyat's story

When Nebiyat was accepted into the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) training program, her life changed drastically. Initially, her motivation was a mix of curiosity and a desire to learn more about starting a business. The orientation session...

Rebuilding futures: The collaborative effort behind the reopening of Fagbo skills acquisition centre

11 - 12 September 2024

ILO at the WorldSkills Conference 2024: Shaping the Future of Skills and Work

Voices from ILO PROSPECTS

Passion into professionalism: Dickson's journey to earning a cosmetology diploma

In this video, Dickson Njoroge shares his inspiring journey into the beauty industry and how his diploma has opened doors for him, including the potential to apply for government jobs as a trainer. 

Occupational safety and health

Bangladesh inaugurates National Occupational Safety and Health Training and Research Institute

G7 Labour and Employment Ministers meeting

ILO Director-General welcomes G7 Labour Ministers support for the Global Coalition for Social Justice

Speaking at the G7 Labour and Employment Ministers meeting (LEMM) in Italy, the Director-General welcomed their support for the Global Coalition for Social Justice, and for a human-centred approach to the adoption of AI in the world-of-work.

Meaningful youth engagement

Future leaders debate green economies and decent jobs for refugees at ILO and Safelight conference

The 4th Annual Leadership Conference and competition, organized by the ILO and Safe Light Initiative, provided young leaders a platform to enhance their leadership skills and advocate for decent jobs, green economies, and inclusivity for forcibly...

A deep dive into social protection for Lebanon’s agricultural workers and farmers

Confronting poverty of Lebanon’s agricultural workers: An integrated approach to extending social insurance to agricultural workers in Lebanon

11 - 12 September 2024

ILO's involvement in the upcoming WorldSkills Conference 2024: Shaping the Future of Skills and Work

Promoting decent work

The ILO trains a new cohort of Financial Education Trainers in Ethiopia

The ILO trained 20 Business Development Service providers in Ethiopia as candidate certified national trainers, enhancing financial literacy to empower businesses and communities across the country.

ILO ProAgro and Government of Ethiopa

Ethiopia launches first Sector Skills Body for Agro-processing through ILO support

The ILO supports the government’s efforts to link Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), enhance industry partnerships, and promote employability for the many young graduates entering the job market.

Our impact, their voices

New career paths for youth in Jordan: a documentary

Young people discuss their journey through the labour market and their new career paths in different parts of the country through the Job Search Club Initiative.