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Unlocking digital work opportunities for refugees
Closing session of ITC-ILO course on “Promoting decent work access for forcibly displaced persons”, discusses how the digital economy can offer new pathways into the labour market for these groups.
Rapid assessment of digital skills gaps and the feasibility of microwork employment opportunities in Uganda
This report presents the findings of a rapid assessment conducted in Uganda to identify digital skills gaps hindering refugees and host communities from accessing microwork employment opportunities.
PROSPECTS podcast series - Episode 4
Harnessing artificial intelligence for refugee empowerment
The fourth episode of the podcast series focuses on the potential of AI-related employment opportunities in promoting the economic inclusion of conflict-affected communities.
PROSPECTS podcast series - Episode 3
Inclusion is good for business: Private sector practices to include refugees and host communities in the digital economy
Digitalize your Business
Empowering entrepreneurs and freelancers to leverage digital economy opportunities in Kenya
Through an intensive programme, ILO PROSPECTS Kenya rolled out training that supports entrepreneurs and freelancers to apply a new tool for business digitalization.
Navigating the future: Insights from Kenya's envisioning event on digital policy
The Community of Practice on Digital Skills and Jobs in Kenya convened to evaluate its strategic direction and chart the course for joint advocacy and a coordinated approach to driving an inclusive and productive digital transformation.
AI-related sectors
ILO forges alliance to unlock opportunities through digital innovation in Kenya
The ILO PROSPECTS programme facilitated an agreement between Learning Lions and Humans in the Loop, creating pathways for young people from host and refugee communities in Kenya to access opportunities in the digital economy.
Bridging digital divide
ILO drives the inclusion of hosts and refugees in Ethiopia's digital economy
The agreements signed between International Labour Organization and Ethiopian government authorities will promote employment and policy solutions for inclusion of hosts and refugees in country's expanding digital economy.
Learning memos: Inclusive private sector development in forced displacement contexts
The learning memos capture key discussions and takeaways from the technical knowledge-sharing event on engaging and developing the private sector in the humanitarian-development-peace nexus organized by ILO PROSPECTS.
PROSPECTS podcast series - Episode 2
Understanding Digital Risks: Protecting Displaced and Host Communities in the Digital Economy
Advancing Kenya's digital infrastructure: navigating challenges and embracing AI
With the support of the ILO, the Community of Practice on Digital Skills and Jobs gathered to analyze the main obstacles to overcome infrastructural challenges and to find pathways to ensure fair and inclusive access to emerging AI technologies.
PROSPECTS podcast series - Episode 1
Bringing digital skills and jobs for youth in rural areas and refugees in Turkana, Kenya
Publication
Digital Employment Diagnostic Guidelines
These guidelines serve as a comprehensive framework to assess, analyze, and understand the multifaceted dimensions of digital employment.
Unlocking the potential of e-commerce and digital financial services in Kenya
Kenya’s e-commerce and digital financial services are increasing in size and scale, but regulatory and infrastructural gaps remain. The Community of Practice on Digital Skills and Jobs gathered to discuss approaches to unlock the potential of...
Improving the PROSPECTS for workers powering AI
The PROSPECTS programme and the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization jointly hosted the fifth installment of the Learning Lab Series, with a focus on how AI could mitigate or broaden the digital divide and the...
Highlighting emerging practices to improve access and working conditions in digital labour platforms
ILO and UNDP jointly hosted the fourth installment of the Learning Lab Series, focusing on good practices by digital labour platforms that enhance inclusion and provide labour protections for both refugees and host communities.
Digital risks: safeguarding refugees and host communities in accessing online services, learning and job opportunities
ILO and UNHCR co-hosted third installment of the Learning Lab Series on comprehending digital risks and how vital this is to safeguard forcibly displaced populations and host communities in unlocking the advantages of the digital economy.
Uganda's National Employment Policy: A journey towards sustainable job creation and inclusive growth
The International Labour Organization (ILO) organized a three-day capacity-building training session designed to support the revision of Uganda's National Employment Policy to accelerate decent job creation and inclusion.
Kenya needs digital skills and inclusive strategies to connect young people with productive jobs
Kenya’s Community of Practice on Digital Skills and Jobs met for the second thematic discussion on digital skills, inclusion and education. The participants identified need to rethink education and upskill strategies as a crucial way forward to...
Online workers organizing
ILO pilot workshops to equip workers to navigate platform work effectively in Uganda
Online platforms, trade unions and young people took part in a series of pilot workshops raising awareness on the opportunities and challenges workers, including refugees, face when embarking in gig work