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Communities in Toledo take a leading role in shaping local economic development
A group of community members gathers under an open-air wooden shelter for a discussion led by a facilitator wearing an EU-ILO PROSPER long-sleeve shirt.

Local economic development

Communities in Toledo take a leading role in shaping local economic development

Community-led consultations and Local Action Group formation meetings across three Toledo villages are laying the groundwork for sustainable economic development through skills training, inclusive participation, and locally owned planning under the...

Three Stann Creek communities sign on to PROSPER Partnership
Group photo of workshop participants standing and seated in front of an International Labour Organization backdrop. The backdrop displays the logos of the European Union, the ILO, and the Government of Belize. Participants are posed indoors between blue, white, and gold draped curtains, with floral arrangements and ILO flags on either side.

Three Stann Creek communities sign on to PROSPER Partnership

The first three of 15 partner communities formalize commitment as the EU-funded ILO PROSPER project moves from planning to implementation.

EU-funded ILO PROSPER project workshop strengthens local development efforts in Belize
Screenshot of a virtual meeting in gallery view showing 13 participants in a 4×4 grid layout. Participants appear on webcam from different locations, with name labels visible under each video tile.

Local economic development

EU-funded ILO PROSPER project workshop strengthens local development efforts in Belize

The PROSPER Project’s second virtual LED System Workshop convened stakeholders across Belize to validate findings, strengthen coordination, and advance inclusive, community-driven local economic development in Southern Belize.

Strengthening skills for Southern Belize: Stakeholders validate TVET situational analysis
A large group of adults pose together in a brightly lit room, with two rows of participants sitting and standing, many wearing name tags and colourful clothing; behind them a banner with European Union, ILO and Government of Belize logos is partially visible.

Vocational training

Strengthening skills for Southern Belize: Stakeholders validate TVET situational analysis

The validation session in Punta Gorda brought together stakeholders from Southern Belize to review and refine the findings of a comprehensive TVET situational analysis conducted under the European Union-funded ILO PROSPER Project.

EU-Funded ILO PROSPER Project strengthens UN synergies and social protection in Belize
A group portrait of four people standing indoors in front of a Belize flag, smiling at the camera

Development cooperation

EU-Funded ILO PROSPER Project strengthens UN synergies and social protection in Belize

ILO lays the groundwork for enhanced policy implementation, technical support, and integrated social protection measures to promote decent work and economic resilience in Belize’s vulnerable communities.

Transforming local economic opportunities: The European Union-funded ILO PROSPER Project officially launched in Southern Belize

Local economic development

Transforming local economic opportunities: The European Union-funded ILO PROSPER Project officially launched in Southern Belize

The ILO and EU in partnership with Government of Belize have launched the PROSPER Project in southern Belize, a four-year initiative valued at BZD 8.9 million. The project aims to build resilience and inclusive growth across the Toledo and Stann...

ILO showcases PROSPER at two Belizean events
Two children are colouring on activity sheets at a table covered with educational materials. The activity sheets feature cartoon drawings of people with labels such as "Farmer" and "Fisher," and the text "Discover sustainable livelihoods in Southern Belize."

ILO showcases PROSPER at two Belizean events

The ILO’s participation at EU in the Park and the Cacao Festival brought the PROSPER project directly to Belizean communities, sparking meaningful conversations about opportunity, empowerment, and sustainable growth.

New EU-funded initiatives with ILO and IOM to boost socio-economic development in Southern Belize
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ILO-EU Project

New EU-funded initiatives with ILO and IOM to boost socio-economic development in Southern Belize

Participation, Ownership and Sustainable Progress for Economic Resilience (PROSPER)
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An ILO-EU Project

Participation, Ownership and Sustainable Progress for Economic Resilience (PROSPER)