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Senegal integrates the social and solidarity economy into its national framework for professional integration

At the African Social and Solidarity Economy Forum (FORA'ESS), the ILO highlights the results of its support for cooperatives and backs a reform that opens new prospects for decent work for young people.

How Motorbike taxi drivers are joining forces in a cooperative to secure decent work in Senegal

ILO WAEMU youth country briefs

ILO Working Paper 171

The role of national social dialogue institutions in shaping investment policies

This paper examines how national social dialogue institutions can help align foreign direct investment with decent work and sustainable development. Drawing on eleven case studies, it highlights emerging practices, institutional challenges and...

ILO supports Senegal in advancing inclusive skills development for persons with disabilities

On April 24, 2026, Senegalese stakeholders validated an action plan on inclusion of people with disabilities in vocational and technical training (VTT). Organized by the Ministry of Employment and Vocational and Technical Training (MEFPT), with...

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Promoting women’s empowerment and safety in Senegal’s fishing communities

Yaye Coumba Seck shares how the women’s fishing cooperative she founded is helping members gain economic power and become leaders in creating workplaces free from violence and harassment, thanks to an initiative supported by the Government of France.

Making the invisible visible: Understanding and combating violence and harassment at work in three West African countries

New research in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal sheds light on the pervasive and profound effects of violence and harassment in the world of work – a universal phenomenon that spares no country – calling for inclusive, integrated and...

More than half of workers face violence and harassment in three West African countries, new ILO research reveals

Multidisciplinary research in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal sheds new light on the pervasive and profound effects of violence and harassment in the world of work, a universal phenomenon that spares no country, and calls for inclusive,...

Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: Partnership between the Organising Committee and the ILO to ensure a lasting social legacy after the Games

The YOGOC and the ILO have signed an agreement to make Dakar 2026 a model of social sustainability, decent work and respect for human rights.

Launch of Phase II

The social dimension of the Ecological Transition Project : promoting decent work and advancing social justice in the ecological transition

On 26 February 2026, the launch workshop for Phase II of the Social Dimension of the Ecological Transition Project was held in Dakar, under the theme “Ecological Transition, Protection of Fishing Communities and Just Transition”.

Senegal : Validation of the Labour Market Diagnosis and Launch of the New National Employment Policy

On 2–3 February 2026 in Saly, Senegal validated its labour market diagnosis and launched the strategic framework for its new National Employment Policy with the support of the ILO and AICS.

Youth employment

ILO and WAEMU strengthen cooperation on youth employment

The ILO and WAEMU held high-level discussions in Ouagadougou to advance a joint programme aimed at promoting decent employment for young people in the WAEMU region over the period 2026–2030.

12th Mont Blanc Meeting explores pathways to a sustainable and sovereign future through the social and solidarity economy

The 12th edition of the Mont Blanc Meetings, as organized by the SSE International Forum, positioned the social and solidarity economy at the heart of global efforts to build a sustainable and sovereign future. Convening representatives from the ILO...

ILO constituents and partners strengthen knowledge on the social and solidarity economy to advance social justice

The ILO convened a technical knowledge-sharing event in Turin, bringing together constituents and partners from countries where it has been actively supporting the promotion of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) for social justice. Participants...

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ILO and IFIs work toward more coherent approaches to measuring job quality

ILO and IFIs exchange practical experiences and explore opportunities for joint efforts to strengthen how development finance captures employment quality.

The Job impacts of Climate policies in Senegal : How to make the Transition of the labour market just

The report analyzes how the green transition can become a driver of growth and employment in Senegal. It studies two scenarios: green agriculture, based on sustainable practices and better resource management, and renewable energy, which reduces...

ILO Voices | Women's leadership and equal pay

Our fish-processing cooperative has empowered women and earned them recognition and safety

I come from a family of fishers in Senegal. My mother was a fish processor, and I discovered the trade through her at a young age. Life was challenging and I wasn’t able to finish school right away, but I’ve always carried the spirit of a leader....

Senegal validates the national policy for quality vocational training

Senegal validates its national policy on quality apprenticeships: a key milestone for youth employment and economic development.

Leaders of Senegal’s Artisan Professional Organizations Commit to Sustainable and Inclusive Social Protection

In three months, the National Social Mutual for Artisans of Senegal (MSNAS), with support from the ILO and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), organized workshops in 12 regions of Senegal to raise awareness among professional...

ILO Working Paper 152

Compliance with Labour Regulations in West African Countries : A Multi-Dimensional and Dynamic Analysis

This paper examines compliance with labour regulations across West Africa, revealing widespread and persistent gaps between legal protections and workers’ actual conditions. It highlights the need to strengthen enforcement and promote decent work to...