All resources: Malawi

Building ownership - ACCEL Africa

Smallholder tea association taking lead in sustaining youth empowerment initiatives in Malawi

Msuwadzi Tea Association in Malawi is championing youth empowerment by continuing to support the youth training activities initiated by the ILO’s ACCEL Africa project. This sustainable initiative has built skills, boosted livelihoods, and fostered...

Tea association of Malawi launches child labour policy to strengthen zero-tolerance commitment in the tea sector

The Tea Association of Malawi has launched a new policy to reinforce its commitment to preventing child labour in the tea industry. The policy introduces clearer guidelines and stricter enforcement measures across the supply chain, aiming to promote...

Malawi unveils new social protection policy to uplift the vulnerable

For many years, Malawi’s social protection system has focused mainly on helping the ultra-poor through basic assistance programmes. However, many people —especially those working outside the formal job market— have been left without support.

ILO and Malawian Government unveil Code of Conduct to combat violence and harassment at work

On International Labour Day, the Malawian Government, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), took a decisive step toward protecting workers' rights by launching the National Code of Conduct on Violence and Harassment in...

ILO empowers PAWU leaders to combat workplace harassment and promote gender equality

With the support of the ILO-Norway Project on Promoting Workers’ Rights and Gender Equality at Work in Africa – Phase II, the International Labour Organization (ILO) hosted a transformative two-day training session for 40 leaders of the Plantation...

Tea association of Malawi’s commitment towards promoting gender equality and creating safe environment for workers through policy...

The Tea Association of Malawi (TAML) is advancing gender equality and workplace safety in the tea sector through its 2024 Gender Equality, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy. Developed with ILO support, the policy promotes safe,...

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National Code of Conduct on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

With support from the Norwegian Government, ILO supported the Ministry of Labour to develop a National Code of Conduct on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work which aims to eliminate violence and harassment by applying an inclusive,...

Measuring green jobs in the context of a just transition

Skills and Lifelong Learning in Africa

ILO and the Government of Norway renew their partnership

The Government of Norway and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have renewed their strategic partnership agreement for 2024-2025 to strengthen the skills development eco-system in targeted countries and contribute to human development...

SPARK project's exposure visit report

The Disability Inclusive Rural Transformation (SPARK) project organized exposure visit for representatives from six countries to demonstrate the work done on disability inclusion. The report captures in detail the visit.

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Institutionalization of EmpIAs - 6 case studies

This paper reviews the experiences of six countries – Australia, Cameroon, Korea, Peru, the Philippines, and Rwanda – in the design and implementation of employment impact assessments (EmpIAs) at different phases of the budget and planning cycle....

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Mozambique-Malawi interconnector project, Malawi

Skills development

Empowering women in business with skills in labour and decent work in Malawi

The ILO’s Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACT/EMP), in collaboration with other ILO units, organized a workshop in Malawi to promote collaboration between the Employers Association of Malawi (ECAM) and the National Association for Women in...

Celebrating success in Malawi: A Call for action

Malawi Congress of Trade Union (MCTU) Gender and Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy

Policy document

With support from the Norwegian Government under the 'Promoting Workers Rights and Gender Equality at Work in Africa' Project, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has supported the Malawi Congress of Trade Union (MCTU) to develop a Gender...

Malawi Congress of Trade Union (MCTU) Ndondomeko Zoonetsetsa Kuti Pasakhale Kusiyana Pakati Pa Amayi Ndi Abambo Komanso Kuchitirana Nkhanza Zosiyanasiyana Pamalo Antchito

Policy document

Kuyambira nthawi imene bungwe la Malawi Congress of Trade Union linakhazikitsa ndondomeko zokhudza kuthana kuchitirana nkhanza pamalo anchito mchaka cha 2022 komanso ndondomeko zoona kuti pasamakhale kusiyana kwa pakati pa akazi ndi amuna mmalo...

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Employment impact assessment capacity for national stakeholders enhanced in Malawi

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Awareness-raising event in Malawi advances employment impact assessment and job creation

From child labourer to hopeful dreamer: Janet’s inspiring journey

Through the ILO's ADDRESS project in Malawi, Janet's inspiring story reveals her journey from child labour to a renewed pursuit of education, highlighting the resilience of a young girl who is transforming her future and escaping exploitation in the...

ILO and Irish-Aid hold sensitization workshop on Older Persons’ Act

Despite facing challenges, the old persons are also charged with taking care of grand children who include orphans following death of their parents. Life of the old persons in Malawi has been challenging.