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Social cohesion in fragile contexts through TVET

A cohort of TVET and other educational practitioners received training on core skills for social cohesion and peaceful coexistence from 30 November to 03 December 2020 in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, in an effort by ILO to promote stronger economic relations...

The EU and UN agencies bolster social protection and decent jobs for Jordanians and refugees

The EU joins forces with ILO, UNHCR, and UNICEF to enhance vulnerable Jordanians and Syrian refugees’ access to dignified livelihood opportunities.

PROSPECTS technical webinar: Addressing transition from informality to formality in forced displacement contexts

On 5 November 2020, the ILO organised its first technical webinar on key issues relating to the transition from informality to formality in forced displacement contexts in the framework of the PROSPECTS partnership.

ILO, the Netherlands and international partners join forces to support refugees and host communities in Jordan

Bringing together the ILO, IFC, UNHCR, UNICEF and the World Bank, the Prospects Partnership aims to provide conditions for refugees and host communities to access quality primary education and vocational training; secure and retain decent...

The Federation of Egyptian Industries and ILO explore improving prospects for refugees and Egyptian host communities.

Partnership for improving prospects for forcibly displaced persons and host communities (PROSPECTS) and the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), Egypt’s largest employers’ organisation, organised two rounds of a capacity development workshop for...

Youth at Heart Forum: Including youth rights & voices is central to building back better from COVID-19

Supporting the cooperative movement in Jordan

Steering Committee for the Jordan Cooperative Development Strategy holds meeting with ILO to discuss strategy development and way forward.

Youth and COVID-19

Youth at Heart Forum highlights the devastating effect of the pandemic on youth

Financial Education for refugees, IDPs and host communities: New addition to the ILO’s Financial Education programme

On October 16th, ILO’s financial education certified trainers completed a validation workshop for the new training programme “Financial Education for refugees, internally displaced persons and host communities”.

Training of Trainers Workshop on Think.Coop and Start.Coop conducted in Niamey, Niger

The ILO organized a training of trainers (ToT) on Think.Coop and Start.Coop in Niamey, Niger in September for the economic empowerment of refugees and host communities through the strengthening of market-based livelihoods in fish farming and waste...

COVID-19 pandemic

Vulnerable workers hardest hit by COVID-19 fallout in fragile Arab states

Assessments show spike in job and income losses and limited financial capacities to deal with the crisis, making it even harder for vulnerable workers to earn a living.

Implementing an Urban Cash for Work Programme (UCWP) in the aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdown and flooding in Uganda

The Urban Cash for Work Programme aims to contribute towards the easing of economic hardship already affecting vulnerable, poor and needy communities due to the impact of COVID 19 in urban areas and the impact of flooding for those living in...

Small business grants launched to mitigate COVID-19 impacts on enterprises in Uganda

PROSPECTS in Uganda has launched small business grants towards resuscitation of micro and small enterprises run by refugees and host communities in Arua, Madi-Okollo and Isingiro districts that have been adversely affected by the government measures...

A time for collaboration and partnerships for building more inclusive, resilient and peaceful societies amid the COVID-19 crisis

Fatuma Bashir's Story: A small business affected by COVID-19 but still focused on business development

In July- August 2020, an assessment was conducted on the impact of COVID-19 on labour markets in Garissa County. The story of Fatuma below illustrates how small businesses have been impacted by the pandemic, and provides critical information on key...

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.

ILO participates in a webinar on the Social economy and migrant entrepreneurship

At the webinar organized by 3 EU-funded projects, the Director of the ILO’s Enterprises Department talked about the ILO approach and initiatives related to labour migration and refugee situations including responses through SSE institutions

Refugees rebuilding their lives through economic activities in Uganda

Empowering youth through welding training and job placements

The Turkana County Government, in collaboration with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the East African Institute of Welding (EAIW), will offer a five-month industrial welding skills programme to youth from the refugee and host...

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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.