All publications: Syrian Arab Republic
Gender and statistics in the world of work in the Arab States Region
The Brief on Gender and Statistics in the Arab States region examines the critical role of quality, disaggregated labour statistics in advancing gender equality and inclusion in the world of work across the Arab States. It reviews the availability...
Syria’s Surviving Social Insurance System: Anchoring an Accelerated Recovery and why it Needs Support
Syria's social insurance system remained operational throughout the country’s conflict, preserving continuity, trust, and institutional capacity at a time of profound disruption. This Spotlight Brief argues that strengthening this surviving system...
Regional value chains for recovery: Creating jobs and shared growth in Syria, Lebanon and Jordan
This study examines how the complementary strengths of Syria, Lebanon and Jordan can be leveraged to generate inclusive employment and support economic recovery through regional value chain development. Focusing on four key sectors, medicinal and...
Report
Skills profiling of Syrian returnees
The report highlights unemployment, skills gaps, and limited training access, calling for inclusive, localised, and market-aligned programmes to support sustainable economic reintegration and employment opportunities.
Report
Skills profiling of Syrian refugees in Lebanon
This report highlights barriers, return intentions, and recommendations for inclusive, market-driven employment and training programmes.
NDC 2.0 Review in the Arab States
Regional report of the integration of just transition themes in the Nationally Determined Contributions across the Arab States
This report reviews the second editions of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as submitted to the UNFCCC NDC portal by July 2024, according to the 9 policy areas of the guidelines, as per the ILO Guidelines for a just transition to...
Assessing the impact of work permit fees on Syrian refugees and employers in Jordan
This report examines the anticipated impact of reinstating the full work permit fees for Syrian refugees in Jordan. Surveys, interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with the tripartite constituents by the research team. The report...
Women’s employment
Decent Work for Turkish and Syrian Women in Türkiye’s Labour Market: A Focus Group Study
New ILO report explores the barriers and opportunities shaping women’s work in Türkiye.
Fact sheet
Syrian Arab Republic: The Employment, Environment, Climate Nexus Factsheet
The Impact of Socio-Economic Developments on Labour Markets in Syria and Neighbouring Countries
Regional Tripartite Forum Statement: Framework for Regional Dialogue
This document captures the key discussions and shared perspectives emerging from the Regional Tripartite Forum on the Impact of Socio-Economic Developments on Labour Markets in Syria and Neighbouring Countries, convened by the International Labour...
ILO report
Navigating the digital and artificial intelligence revolution in Arab labour markets
The labour market in the Arab States is at a crossroads, facing persistent challenges while navigating a new era of digital transformation. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of these dynamics. It projects that while the risk of...
Study
Rapid Skills Gap Assessment of selected industrial sectors- Syria
In partnership with the Chamber of Industries in Syria, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has conducted a Rapid Skills Gap Assessment to provide a comprehensive overview of workforce development challenges and opportunities in Syria’s...
Policy Brief
Enabling Formal Employment: Work Permit Solutions for Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
This policy paper outlines practical solutions to enhance access to formal employment for Syrian refugees in Lebanon, positioning work permits as a key tool for strengthening labour market governance, promoting decent work, and supporting economic...
Policy Brief
Facilitating transition between social assistance and social insurance in the Arab Region: Conceptual framework and review of global good...
The Arab Region faces dual challenges: high labour informality (51%) and low social protection coverage (30–36%), exacerbating vulnerabilities. This study explores policy mechanisms to integrate social assistance and insurance systems, addressing...
Facilitating transition between social assistance and social insurance
Conceptual framework and review of global good practices for countries in the Arab Region
Fact Sheet
Occupational safety and health training of trainers (OSH TOT) in Syria: Impact evaluation
After a year of training the trainers on occupational safety and health, the ILO evaluated the impact of the training to understand the extent of its effectiveness and success in achieving its goal.
Regional Report
Assessment of Labour Migration Statistics in the Arab States
This Assessment of Labour Migration Statistics in the Arab States: Regional Report takes stock of existing data sources on labour migration and migrant workers in the Arab region, drawing on individual country profiles. The report aims to evaluate...
Factsheet
ILO in Syria Early recovery through community resilience in earthquake-hit areas (February – December 2023)
In response to multiple earthquakes that devastated Northern governorates of Syria, the International Labour Organization (ILO) mobilized internal crisis response funds to embark on employment-intensive infrastructure and livelihoods recovery...
Brochure
Promoting Decent Work for Syrians under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens Project
The project on Promoting Decent Work for Syrians under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens facilitates the access of Syrians and The project has a three-pronged approach: WHERE DO WE WORK? Bursa Ankara Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Kilis İstanbul İzmir...
Report
Social Security Status of Syrians Under Temporary Protection in the Turkish Labour Market and Recommendations for Transition to Formality