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Zambia Green Jobs Programme

Lafarge Zambia and the Zambia Green Jobs Programme Successfully Launch Sustainable and Affordable Housing Project

On March 27 the first demonstration house of the affordable and sustainable housing project between the Zambia Green Jobs Programme (ZGJP) and Lafarge Zambia was showcased to the media, marking the official launch of the partnership in the presence...

Zambia Green Jobs Programme

Private Sector and Government launches Zambia Green Building Association

On February 26, more than 50 representatives from the private sector, government and academia gathered at the New Government Complex in Lusaka to discuss the establishing of a Zambia Green Building Association (ZGBA). The workshop was initiated by...

Zambia Green Jobs Programme

Law-Growth Nexus II Project: Consensus reached on RIA discussions

On 25th February, 2015, the Law-Growth Nexus II Project: Closure Phase (LGN II Closure) hosted a Stakeholder Discussion Meeting to consolidate inputs into the Project’s Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA).

Zambia Green Jobs Programme

The Zambia Green Jobs Planning Workshop sets the direction for a greener 2015

With the mission to create a consolidated work plan for 2015, over 45 stakeholders representing government, the private sector, academia and the five participating UN agencies (ILO, UNCTAD, UNEP, ITC and FAO) came together at the Zambia Green Jobs...

Social Protection Week Synopsis

Synopsis of the Zambia Social Protection 16 - 20 May 2016

Zambia 2016 Social Protection Week Progarmme

The 2016 Zambia Social Protection week at the Government Complex Monday 16th May to Friday 20 May 2016.

Revised Sixth National Development Plan (SNDP)

The Revised Sixth National Development Plan 2013-2016 (R-SNDP) is the revision of the Sixth National Development Plan 2011-2015. The R-SNDP is aimed at achieving the objectives set out in the Vision 2030 of Zambia becoming a “prosperous...

Zambia Green Jobs Programme

ZGJP Policy Dialogue Workshop: Government Confirms Commitment to Extension of Social Protection

The building construction sector in Zambia has been identified as a potential driver for economic growth and Green Job creation.

Good working conditions, good business?

Assessing the construction value chain to support the advancement of working conditions in Zambia.

Good working conditions, good business?

An analysis of Zambia's building construction market system

ILO calls for integrated macroeconomic policies for sustainable development in Zambia

Despite solid economic performances, Zambia needs to adopt new integrated macroeconomic policies to ensure a job-rich and broad-based growth, urged ILO’s Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa, Aeneas Chapinga Chuma.

Zambia’s Way Forward: Job Creation to Promote Inclusive Growth

Zambia’s Way Forward: Job Creation to Promote Inclusive Growth, High-Level Stakeholders’ Dialogue Event Lusaka, Zambia, 24-25 November 2014

Sustainable Development

ILO at Zambia’s Jobs and Inclusive Growth Dialogue

Aeneas Chuma, ILO Assistant Director General and Regional Director for Africa, will attend a High Level Conference on job creation and inclusive growth on 24-25 November 2014 in Lusaka, Zambia.

First “Start and Improve Your Green Construction Business” (SIYGCB) Trainers trained

The Start and Improve Your Green Construction Business training is a green sectoral business development programme that aims to support emerging and established entrepreneurs that wish to engage in the green building construction sector. The SIYGCB...

First “Start and Improve Your Green Construction Business”(SIYGCB) Trainers trained

The first “Start and Improve Your Green Construction Business” (SIYCGB) Training of Trainers seminar was conducted from 10 to 14 November in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Zambian government is committed to engage in social dialogue in the mining sector – Kaunda

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Mr Trevor Kaunda has reassured social partners that the Zambian government is committed to engage in social dialogue in the mining sector.

Confronting challenges on social protection coverage in the saw milling industry.

The saw milling industry is Zambia faces several limitations, challenges and gaps in the provision of social protection for its workers. The sector is characterised by irregular employment contracts which is exacerbated by irregularity of income...

Stories from the field

Zambian employers consider the "business case” for hiring people with disabilities

In July 2014, Zambian employers and the ILO held an unprecedented roundtable on “Unlocking the potential: A Zambia business roundtable on disability and employment”. The discussions brought together a wide range of stakeholders to consider the...

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2014 Breaking the vicious circle of disability and extreme poverty

People with disabilities make up some 1 billion, or 15 per cent, of the global population. They represent the world’s largest minority group. An estimated 80 per cent of persons with disabilities live in developing countries. They represent some 20...

Green Jobs

Measuring the potential for inclusive green growth and job creation in Zambia

A green jobs assessment in strategic economic sectors to inform and guide further pro-employment policy development in Zambia.