All resources: Cape Verde
Comparative study on disability benefits to support recommendations for Angola
This comparative study examines disability benefits schemes in Brazil, Cabo Verde, Mozambique, Portugal and Thailand to inform the potential introduction of disability benefits in Angola.
Comparative study on sickness benefits to support recommendations for Angola
This comparative study examines sickness benefit schemes in Brazil, Cabo Verde, Mozambique, Portugal and Thailand to inform the potential introduction of sickness benefits in Angola’s social protection system.
Sectoral focus on tourism and fish processing drives efforts to foster responsible business practices for decent work in Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde has advanced responsible business conduct by appointing tripartite national focal points—bringing together government, employers, workers, and the investment promotion agency—to promote and apply the ILO MNE Declaration. The focal points...
International Year of Cooperatives
Measures to strengthen cooperatives and their role in sustainable development showcased at UN Headquarters
At a high-level event for the International Year of Cooperatives, governments, the ILO, and representatives of the cooperative movement shared recent policies, financing schemes and education initiatives, alongside new data and international...
1st national prize for journalism in Social Protection in Cape Verde awarded
Organized by the National Institute for Social Protection (INPS), the event honored journalists in radio, television, and print/web for promoting inclusive social protection. Supported by the ILO’s ACTION/Portugal project, the initiative also...
Formalization of micro and small enterprises and their employees: Experiences from Cabo Verde
This document is part of a series of case studies by the ENTERPRISES Department of the ILO. Each case study presents one or several approaches that contribute to enterprise formalization across the world. The case studies provide a snapshot on a...
Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum
Just Transition in Small Island Developing States is key to economic resilience
The ILO is promoting just energy transitions in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as a key strategy to boost workforce and economic resilience, as highlighted at the Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum in May 2025.
ILO Director-General’s visit to Cabo Verde: Renewed momentum for social justice and tripartite dialogue
ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo strengthens cooperation on decent work, youth and social dialogue during his mission.
News
Academy on Decent Work for Social Justice promotes the decent work agenda in Portuguese-speaking countries
The Academy on Decent Work for Social Justice for Portuguese-Speaking Countries took place in Lisbon from 10 to 14 February 2025, organized by the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITC-ILO), the Institute for Employment and Vocational...
ILO opens new Country Office in Angola
The ILO has inaugurated a new Country Office in Luanda, Angola, to strengthen support for the decent work agenda across Portuguese-speaking African countries, marking a significant step in enhancing regional collaboration and development.
An integrated package of incentives and services to support the formalization process aimed at different categories of enterprises /...
The ILO carried out a study to identify the feasibility and modalities of launching an integrated package of incentives and services to support the formalization of companies in Cape Verde
JovEmprego: Supporting Young People and Women in Cabo Verde in growing and formalizing their businesses
South-South and Triangular Cooperation
CPLP-ILO Cooperation
The partnership between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) is anchored in social justice, particularly Decent Work, and promotes tripartite dialogue along with South- South and...
ILO launches an innovative approach to facilitate enterprise formalization in Cabo Verde
With 8 out of 10 economic units operating in the informal economy globally, what can countries do to promote the transition to formality and improve the livelihoods of billions? Which enterprises are most likely to formalize?
Cabo Verde and the Philippines ratify the 1986 Constitutional Amendment
ILO and Portugal sign cooperation agreement on Social Protection
On Tuesday 14 June in the framework of a High-Level Conference organized by the ILO Office in Lisbon and the Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security of Portugal, the International Labour Organization has signed a cooperation agreement...
12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Elective 2: Towards an inclusive and gender-transformative SSE: a thinking lab
12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - High level panel 1: A human-centred recovery. Impacts of and responses on the COVID-19...
Women entrepreneurs in Cape Verde receive support for growing and formalizing their businesses
ILO and Finland sign cooperation agreement on Trade for Decent Work
On Monday 19 July, the International Labour Organization has signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland to further support the application of the ILO Fundamental Conventions in EU trading partner countries through...