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ILO and International Bank of Somalia Provide Financial Services to Women Business Owners

As part of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Project in Somalia, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Bank of Somalia (IBS) agreed to facilitate access to financial services to women business owners who are members of...

Building Capacity for Somali Business Associations

Taqeem Community of Practice for results measurement in youth employment

ILO and IOM host Somali inter-ministerial dialogue on migration

ILO and IOM hosted an inter-ministerial meeting that brought together a cross section of Somali government officials to discuss key issue on migration and mobility.

Pledging conference to support Somali refugees going home

The ILO is committed to work with the Government of Somalia, the Somali People, UNHCR and partners that share our commitment to decent work for Somalis.

A new Hope back Home

My name is Mohamud Mohamed, I was born and raised in Baidoa. When I was young I attended madrasa where I memorized Quran and learnt Arabic.

Approach to Local Economic Development (LED) for newly liberated areas in South Central Somalia

The Local Economic Development (LED) approach plays a catalytic role here through: development of a culture of participation and partnerships (including between different factions of the conflict) by promoting a common definition of priorities;...

The market system development for Honey and Fodder value chain in Somaliland

The objective of this baseline and market survey for the honey and fodder markets in Somaliland was to support ILO’s SEED project in regard to value chain upgrading of the honey and fodder markets in Somaliland over a 4 month analysis and innovation...

Financial sector diagnostic study for Hargeisa, Somaliland

The study was commissioned by ILO to assist the Somaliland administration in developing a road map on how to develop and make the financial sector policy more inclusive and recommendations on how to provide financial services, while meeting the...

Conflict Analysis of Fodder and Honey Value Chain Upgrading for Togdheer Region

The purpose of this conflict analysis component of the ILO/PENHA SEED programme is to provide a thorough understanding of the causes and triggers of conflict in the target areas to be covered by ILO/PENHA’s baseline study. This is part of the...

Women's Economic Empowerment Project Brief

The project on women economic empowerment is a joint initiative between UN Women and ILO with the support of UN Women and Swedish International Cooperation Agency (SIDA) promotes women’s economic empowerment through enhancing their entrepreneurial...

Boosting Youth Self-Employment in Somalia

Beneficiaries of the Youth for Change (Y4C) programme share their stories in their changed lives.

Abdirashid Jama: Changing for a better future

As a teenager, Abdirashid got involved in a youth gang in Gardo town, close to his village and was regarded as a trouble maker.

RBSA support to selected Country Programme Outcomes (CPOs) concerning Promotion of Employment during 2012-2013 biennium (RBSA Funded...

Evaluation Consultant: Dr. Stanley Karuga

Improvement of Livelihoods of Vulnerable Households in urban and peri-urban areas of Galkayo

Metal work and wood work play an important role in light engineering sector and the employment potential of the sector;

Creating Employment Opportunities and Improving Accessibility to Markets Baidoa, Somalia

With the support of the Government of Japan, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Community Road Empowerment (CORE) continue to promote durable solutions for Somali returnees.

Skills trainings to enhance sustainable livelihoods for refugee returnees in Baidoa

BAIDOA, Somalia: The project on ‘Durable Solutions for Somali refugee returnees through repatriation, assistance and promoting sustainable solutions’ created opportunities and provide necessary skills for self-employment to promote increased...

A New Start: Habiba’s Story

Habiba was among the selected caseloads for the returnees’ project implemented by ILO with funding from the Government of Japan. She underwent the entrepreneurship skills training where she gained knowledge on business management and...

Local Governments in Puntland creating decent jobs through Promotion of the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector

In Somalia like in most post conflict and emerging economies, where the public sector is still struggling to recover from the effects of war, the private sector and in particular the MSMEs has been the key driver of employment and growth.

Launch of Women’s Economic Empowerment project in Somalia

Nairobi (ILO News) – UN Women and the International Labour Organization (ILO) with the support of Swedish International Cooperation Agency (SIDA) are jointly launching a new initiative to promote women’s economic empowerment through enhancing their...