All publications: youth employment + youth unemployment + young workers
E-Waste for Youth Employment in Limpopo
The E-Waste for Youth Employment in Limpopo Province Project, implemented by the ILO with funding from the Government of Japan, promoted decent employment and entrepreneurship for young people, particularly women, through sustainable e-waste...
Statistical profile of youth not in employment, education or training (NEET) in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
This report presents an in-depth statistical profile of youth not in employment, education, or training in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Kenya's fodder sector skills assessment
Skills gap assessment in the fodder sector that promotes inclusive decent employment and productive livelihood in Nakuru, Narok and Kajiado...
This assessment identifies the skills needed to strengthen Kenya’s fodder value chain and expand inclusive, decent employment in Nakuru, Narok and Kajiado counties.
Global Employment Trends for Youth 2026: Back to the future
The report examines recent developments in youth labour markets worldwide and provides the latest global and regional analysis of youth employment trends and prospects.
ILO WAEMU youth country briefs
ILO Publication
Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Assessment for Youth in Kigali and Musanze, Rwanda
The ILO-led Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Assessment for Youth in Kigali and Musanze, Rwanda, developed with national partners and supported by Luxembourg, looks at what young digital entrepreneurs need to start, grow and sustain businesses....
Technical Report
The Impact of Active Labour Market Programmes on Youth
This joint ILO and World Bank report synthesizes over three decades of impact evaluation evidence across 62 countries to assess the impact of Active Labour Market Programmes (ALMPs) on young people's employment and earnings outcomes.
Guidelines on setting minimum service delivery standards for youth outreach in the context of the Youth Guarantee
Developed in the context of the Youth Guarantee in the Western Balkans, this guide helps national authorities and civil society organizations design and deliver effective outreach to young people detached from the labour market and public services....
The AU ILO Progress Report
AU–ILO Partnership 2021–2024: Advancing Decent Work and Social Justice in Africa
The African Union and the International Labour Organization have strengthened their partnership to advance decent work, social protection and inclusive growth across Africa. The Joint Operational Plan 2021–2024 has delivered concrete results, from...
Research brief
Assessing the Size of the Green Economy: Global Evidence from Harmonized Labour Force Surveys
This new ILO brief introduces a globally harmonized method to measure green employment and applies it to ILO data from 134 countries, revealing key income, gender and age patterns in the green transition.
Research brief
Generative AI and jobs in the Philippines: Labour market exposure and policy implications
As generative artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates in the Philippines, this brief examines who is most exposed, where the risks lie, and how AI is reshaping the labour market and transforming jobs especially for women and youth.
World of Work series
Employment and Social Trends 2026
The Employment and Social Trends 2026 report examines the state of global labour markets, highlighting stable headline employment alongside stalled progress in job quality and widening inequalities. The report analyses productivity, demographic and...
Meaningful youth engagement
A practical guide for meaningful youth engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Africa
This manual provides practical, step-by-step guidance to institutionalise meaningful youth engagement in TVET systems. It is designed to help stakeholders strengthen youth participation across all levels of Technical and Vocational Education and...
Meaningful youth engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Africa
Feedback loops
Annex 7 of a practical guide for meaningful youth engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Africa.
Meaningful youth engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Africa
Teaching and learning
Annex 5 of a practical guide for meaningful youth engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Africa.
Meaningful youth engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Africa
Outreach and enrolment
Annex 2 of a practical guide for meaningful youth engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Africa.
Meaningful youth engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Africa
Capturing aspirations and entry support
Annex 1 of a practical guide for meaningful youth engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Africa.
Meaningful youth engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Africa
Skills anticipation and curriculum development
Annex 4 of a practical guide for meaningful youth engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Africa.
Meaningful youth engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Africa
Inclusion by design
Annex 3 of a practical guide for meaningful youth engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Africa.
Meaningful youth engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Africa
Peer learning and self-assessment
Annex 6 of a practical guide for meaningful youth engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Africa.
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