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COVID-19 Response Plan for Bangladesh TVET sector

ILO's EU funded Skills 21 project supported DTE to develop a COVID-19 response plan for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

Dialogue and recommendations on strengthening industries’ role in skills delivery

The brief focused on different issues relevant to the National Skills Development Policy from the perspective of strengthening industry’s role in skills development.

Improved business development services for MSMEs in Iraqi Kurdistan

The project, implemented by the ILO and funded by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) aims to promote decent work opportunities in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

Infographics -- Rapid assessment of ICT skills demands in Indonesia 2020

This rapid assessment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skill demands was conducted by analyzing available job vacancies and direct survey to companies.

Financial education for small-scale fisheries in Mauritania – Trainee's booklet (in French)

This booklet, available in French, is primarily aimed at small-scale fisheries stakeholders in Mauritania who wish to improve their financial management. It presents basic tools related to income, expenses, budgeting and the use of financial...

Financial education for potential migrants and returnees in Ghana – Trainee's booklet

This booklet targets primarily (potential) migrants and returnees in Ghana who wish to improve their money management skills. It introduces basic knowledge and tools related to earning, spending, budgeting and using financial services such as...

Financial education for potential migrants and returnees in Nigeria – Trainee's booklet

This booklet on financial education targets primarily potential migrants and returnees in Nigeria who wish to improve their money management skills. It introduces basic knowledge and tools related to earning, spending, budgeting and using financial...

Synthesis report: Skills shortages and labour migration in the field of information and communication technology in Canada, China, Germany,...

Small Business Training to Improve Management Practices in Developing Countries: Reassessing the Evidence for 'Training Doesn’t Work'

Statistics: Gender pay gaps in Indonesia

Gender pay gap is the gaps in average wages paid to women and men

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the delivery of TVET in CARICOM Member States

The capacity of technical and vocation education instructors to design, deliver, and assess student learning during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical to maintaining continuity of skills development. The objective of the survey was to understand the...

Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Jordan (Phase 2)

STED in the Chemicals and Cosmetics Manufacturing Sector in Jordan

The ILO’s Skills for Trade and Economic Diversification (STED) study on the Chemicals and Cosmetics (C&C) sector identifies skills needed for promoting international trade and spurring economic growth in the sector.

Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Jordan (Phase 2)

STED in the Garment & Leather Manufacturing Sector in Jordan

This report looks at the positioning of the garment and leather sector in the Jordanian economy from a skills and labour market perspective.

Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Jordan (Phase 2)

STED in the Chemicals and Cosmetics Manufacturing Sector in Jordan

The report reflects on the positioning of the C&C sector in the Jordanian economy from a skills and labour market perspective. It further examines the sector’s employment, export potential and challenges that hinder its competitive position. The C&C...

Insurance for development

A majority of insurers and distributors in traditionally underserved markets still struggle to offer insurance products that are viable for them and valuable for consumers. Capacity gaps among insurers' staff are one of the factors inhibiting this...

The role of employers in skills development systems

Caribbean vocational qualification transition to employment in CARICOM Member States

The study looks at the effectiveness of the NVQ / CVQ as it relates to the transition to decent employment and employer satisfaction in CARICOM Member States

Guidelines on Rapid Assessment of reskilling and upskilling needs in response to the COVID-19 crisis

Start.COOP - a Step-by-step tool to start up a cooperative - Training Guide

Start.COOP is a low-cost, easy to use tool for those interested in starting and launching a cooperative in a participatory manner. It draws on technical content from existing materials in different ILO cooperative training tools. It also uses a...

Start.COOP - A step-by-step tool to start-up a cooperative - Facilitator's Guide

Start.COOP is a low-cost, easy to use tool for those interested in starting and launching a cooperative in a participatory manner. It draws on technical content from existing materials in different ILO cooperative training tools. It also uses a...