All publications: displaced persons + refugees

Jordan Decent Work Country Diagnostic

The objective of this report is to provide a short and comprehensive diagnosis of the work situation in Jordan, with respect to growth, productive employment, and Decent work. Issues of inclusion and equal opportunities are given special attention...

Lebanon Crisis Response Plan (2017-2020)

The Lebanon Crisis Response Plan 2017-2020 is a joint, multi-year plan between the Government of Lebanon and its international and national partners. It aims to respond to the challenges in a holistic manner through the delivery of integrated and...

Report of the discussion: Tripartite Technical Meeting on the Access of Refugees and Other Forcibly Displaced Persons to the Labour Market

Guiding principles on the access of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons to the labour market

Guiding principles to support policy responses that promote access to decent work for refugees and other forcibly displaced persons, while protecting national workers and host communities.

Durable solutions for Somali refugee returnees and IDPs in Baidoa through promoting immediate and sustainable livelihoods - Final...

Project SOM/15/02/JPN - Consultant: Charles Munene

Jobs Aid Peace: A Review of the theory and practice of the impact of employment programmes on peace in fragile and conflict-affected...

The access of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons to the labour market

Background paper and draft ILO guiding principles for discussion at the ILO tripartite technical meeting on the access of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons to the labour market (Geneva, 5–7 July 2016).

ILO’s Voluntary Core Contributions (RBSA): Success stories from the Arab States

In the Arab States, the ILO has allocated RBSA funds amounting to more than USD 8 million to promote the Decent Work Agenda on both regional and country levels in a host of ways in the 2008-2015 period. RBSA funds allowed the ILO to conduct a...

Finding a Future - Enhancing Sustainable Livelihoods for Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Perspectives and Policies for Jordan’s Resilience,...

This paper presents an overview of policy options for Jordan of extending its protection framework and enlarging economic opportunities for Syrian refugees.

Finding a Future - Enhancing Sustainable Livelihoods for Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Perspectives and Policies for Jordan’s Resilience,...

From Fragility to Resilience through Decent Work in Africa

Key findings and recommendations for a framework strategy for ILO’s engagement in promoting Decent Work in Fragile States in the Africa Region.

Local Economic Development Strategy for Irbid Governorate: 2016 - 2018

Local Economic Development Strategy for Mafraq Governorate: 2016 - 2018

Infographics

Fragile states in Africa

Responding to the Global Refugee Crisis: How market assessments can enhance the impact of livelihood interventions for refugees

An intervention model for joint efforts of UNHCR and ILO to integrate refugees into the labour market of host countries

Responding to the Global Refugee Crisis: How market assessments can enhance the impact of livelihood interventions for refugees

An intervention model for joint efforts of UNHCR and ILO to integrate refugees into the labour market of host countries

Employable Skills for Improved Livelihoods of Temporarily Displaced Persons (TDPs) from North Waziristan Agency (Project fact sheet)

In response to the request of the Government of Pakistan for support on humanitarian grounds, the UN system in Pakistan initiated a relief and rehabilitation operation for the Temporarily Displaced Persons (TDPs) from NWA.

Potatoes and leafy green vegetables: value chain analysis (Akkar, Lebanon)

This study, supported by the ILO, describes a value chain analysis of two of the major crops cultivated in Akkar, North Lebanon –potatoes and leafy green vegetables. It aims to draw an integrated detailed value chain where all the key actors are...

Towards Decent Work in Lebanon: Issues and Challenges in Light of the Syrian Refugee Crisis

The objective of this report is to review labour market and employment conditions and focuses on both the quantity and quality of jobs in Lebanon in the wake of the Syrian refugee crisis.

Fact Sheet

ILO Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Jordan

The Syrian refugee crisis embodies one of the largest and most protracted humanitarian emergencies of modern times. Since 2011, the bulk of refugees fleeing the conflict in Syria have found refuge among host communities in neighbouring states.