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African trade unions advance social dialogue strategies for rural and agricultural workers

More than 50 trade union representatives and labour experts from 20 African countries are exchanging knowledge and developing practical strategies to strengthen the representation of rural and agricultural workers, facilitate access to social...

Journalists strengthen their knowledge to fight child labour in Ghana

Journalists from across Ghana strengthened their knowledge of child labour, business and human rights through an International Labour Organization workshop under the ACCEL Africa project, financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the...

Empowering consular officials, diaspora desk officers, and labour attachés in the Arab States to champion migrant workers’ protection

Ghana advances social dialogue for better jobs and fairer wages

Ghana’s 2026 National Labour Conference sets a renewed path toward fair wages, job creation and improved living conditions through strengthened social dialogue and cooperation.

Ghana charts a path to more productive jobs and better livelihoods

Landmark report is helping Ghana align productivity with decent work, driving evidence-based policies that promote better jobs, fair wages, inclusive growth and improved livelihoods.

ILO powers productivity in Ghana's garment and shea sectors

Through the Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Programme, the ILO is strengthening organizations in Ghana's garment and shea sectors, helping enterprises, employers and workers improve productivity, strengthen representation and contribute to...

Ghana marks World Day Against Child Labour with renewed call for collective action

Ghana marked the 2026 World Day Against Child Labour with awareness-raising activities and community engagement events to promote children's rights and decent work for adults. The activities were supported by the ILO's ACCEL Africa project, financed...

Ghana reviews trade and industrial policies to drive productivity, boost competitiveness and create more and better jobs

An evidence-based review of Ghana's trade and industrial policies is paving the way for reforms that will strengthen enterprise productivity, expand market opportunities, support business growth and investment, and create more and better jobs,...

Capacity of TVET stakeholders in Ghana strengthened to drive green skills and sustainable development

Over 60 TVET leaders and facilitators trained to integrate green skills and sustainable practices into technical education, helping prepare Ghana’s workforce for emerging green jobs and a sustainable future.

West Africa strengthens migration governance through landmark regional training on data harmonisation

Regional actors unite in Cabo Verde to enhance migration data systems, empowering evidence-based policies, protecting migrant workers, and advancing free movement across ECOWAS Member States and Mauritania.

Ghana becomes an Alliance 8.7 pathfinder country

Ghana has attained Alliance 8.7 Pathfinder Country status, marking an important step in national efforts to eliminate child labour, forced labour, human trafficking and modern slavery.

Ghana launches decent work programme to drive jobs, social protection, and inclusive growth

A new five-year Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) positions Ghana to expand quality jobs, strengthen social protection, and promote fair labour practices through a united effort by government, employers, and workers.

The ILO advances safe and healthy workplaces in Ghana’s cocoa supply chain through WIND training

The ILO’s ACCEL Africa project, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, trained 30 local actors in Ghana’s cocoa sector on the WIND methodology to promote practical, low-cost occupational safety and health improvements,...

JobAgri project

Jobs grow in Ghana’s agriculture, but gaps persist

JobAgri data show that Ghana’s agriculture sector remains a key employer, but improving job quality and access to better opportunities will be essential to unlock its full potential.

Ghana’s shea sector signs landmark collective bargaining agreement

The Ghana Shea Employers Association and the Ghana Shea Workers Union have signed their first Collective Bargaining Agreement, advancing decent work, productivity, and social justice across the shea value chain.

ILO Working Paper 165

Gridded-Labour Market Data in Ghana using Remote Sensing and Random Forest

This study proposes the first set of high-resolution maps of labor market data, based on disaggregating district-level statistics from the 2021 housing and population census of Ghana at a 0.005-degree resolution using remote sensing and machine...

Child labour

Climate-smart cocoa project funded by the Government of Japan helps tackle child labour in Ghana

The national closure event highlights how climate-smart agriculture and the Child Labour Free Zones approach can strengthen livelihoods and accelerate progress toward eliminating child labour in cocoa-growing communities.

Ghana launches “Dress Ghana and Build Ghana” campaign to boost local garment production and decent work

The Government of Ghana, industry leaders and the ILO have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the country’s textile and garment sector through strategic public procurement, policy reform and support for local manufacturers.

Climate Cocoa Project

Climate Cocoa Project: Results at a Glance

Discover how the Climate Cocoa Project supported cocoa-growing communities in Ghana to eliminate child labour while promoting climate resilience through strengthened child protection systems and climate-smart biochar technology.

Ghana’s experience offers a pathway to ending child labour at scale

How can efforts to eliminate child labour move beyond isolated projects and deliver sustainable results at scale? - This question was at the centre of a global webinar held during the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, where...