All publications: displaced persons + refugees

Forced displacement, social cohesion and workplace inclusivity through employer action. The use of conflict drivers and stakeholder maps

This brief introduces two ILO tools—conflict driver and stakeholder maps—that support inclusive labour market planning and conflict-sensitive engagement in contexts of forced displacement. These tools help Employer and Business Membership...

Sudan National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF)

Assessment of institutional arrangements and analysis of income and expenditure as of 2022

Lessons Learned report

Responding to Forced Displacement - Lessons from the International Labour Organization’s Engagement in the PROSPECTS Programme

This report provides analysis of ILO programming in contexts of forced displacement and draws on lessons that can inform how the ILO engages under the PROSPECTS Partnership and more widely.

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...

EIIP training modules

Enhancing Labour-Based Construction Management

Key Resources to Strengthen Knowledge and Training in Labour-Based Construction for Planners, Engineers, Technicians, and Contractors

Policy Brief

Social dialogue for the governance of labour migration

This policy brief explores the role of social dialogue in the governance of labour migration. It examines how tripartite and bipartite social dialogue, cooperation and action have contributed to the development and implementation of rights-based and...

A Market Systems Analysis on SMEs’ business incentives to contribute to social insurance schemes in Jordan

The Estidama++ programme aims to expand social security coverage in Jordan, with a focus on vulnerable groups such as female workers, non-Jordanian workers, and youth. Recognizing that the programme’s sustainability and success rely on employer...

ILO Policy brief

Protection in Action: Building Social Protection Floors for All

Expanding Social Health Protection to Refugees in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Fact sheet

A Systemic Approach to Refugee and Host Communities Livelihoods in Nepal

The second phase of this project sought to improve and scale up market-based livelihood interventions for Bhutanese refugees along with host communities and explore new high-potential sectors of intervention in Koshi Province and provide technical...

Recruitment mechanisms and working conditions for workers in the agriculture sector in Lebanon

The International Labour Organization (ILO), through its BOUZOUR project, has released a new report examining recruitment mechanisms and working conditions in Lebanon’s agriculture sector. Conducted as part of the BOUZOUR project— “Building...

ILO Publication

Embracing digital in Kenya

A practical guide for freelancers, digital entrepreneurs and owners of micro and small enterprises

Brief

ILO Contribution to Lebanon Emergency Response in the framework of the Humanitarian, Development and Peace Nexus

In September 2024, Lebanon witnessed a sharp escalation in large-scale cross-border attacks, resulting in significant loss of life and severe damage to the economy. The recent violence has caused immense suffering. The ILO has developed an Emergency...

Country Office for the Horn of Africa

ILO CO Addis Ababa: Annual Report 2023

The ILO Country Office for Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan’s Annual Report for 2023 highlights significant achievements in promoting social justice, decent work, and inclusive growth across the region. Key milestones include...

ILO Brief

Improving social health protection for refugees in Egypt through their inclusion in the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) scheme

This ILO policy brief explores pathways to include refugees in Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance, enhancing social protection and economic inclusion.

Emerging practices to improve access to and working conditions on digital labour platforms for refugees and host communities

This paper documents emerging practices by online labour platforms and relevant intermediaries that show potential of scalability to improve access to work and conditions for refugees and host communities. These practices benefit both displaced...

Livelihood Opportunities

Building inclusive markets for Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan

The study offers a comprehensive market systems analysis focused on three key sectors: construction, fruit and vegetable, and textile crafts. By examining these industries, the research highlights potential inclusive livelihood opportunities for...

Rapid assessment of digital skills gaps and the feasibility of microwork employment opportunities in Uganda

This report presents the findings of a rapid assessment conducted in Uganda to identify digital skills gaps hindering refugees and host communities from accessing microwork employment opportunities.

Report

Digital labour platforms in Kenya: Exploring women’s opportunities and challenges across various sectors

This report explores how the expansion of digital technologies such as digital labour platforms is reshaping Kenya’s economic landscape, and the experiences of workers engaged on these platforms, especially women.

Digital labour platforms in Kenya: Exploring women’s opportunities and challenges across various sectors

This report explores how the expansion of digital technologies such as digital labour platforms is reshaping Kenya’s economic landscape, and the experiences of workers engaged on these platforms, especially women.

Strategy on the Extension of Social Protection Coverage to Workers in the Informal and Rural Economy in Kenya