All resources: Arab States

Select References - Decent Work & Social and Solidarity Economy

Presentation of the Office Report on Decent work and the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE): Focus on the Arab States

Publication

Understanding patterns of structural discrimination of migrant and other workers in some countries of South and West Asia

This background paper reviews the literature that sheds light on the structural patterns of discrimination against migrant workers in some countries of South and West Asia. It also articulates recommendations that would help officials in UN...

The ILO held training on Just Transition at MENA Climate Week 2022

The ILO participated in MENA Climate Week 2022 and co-organized events on Just Transition, youth and employment in the MENA region's energy transition.

ILO supports Occupational Safety and Health across cooperatives in Jordan

A week-long training workshop focused on ILO’s “Practical Occupational Safety and Health Training for Cooperatives in Agriculture,” a training tool for partners providing advisory and training services for cooperatives in Jordan.

Productivity growth

Alarming decline in labour productivity growth in Arab States – but policy reforms can fuel recovery

A new report by the ILO Regional Office for Arab States analyses the main barriers to productivity growth in the region since the 1950s, and offers recommendations to raise productivity for a swift economic and employment recovery.

Fact sheet: Main findings of the report “Productivity growth, diversification and structural change in the Arab States”

Productivity growth, diversification and structural change in the Arab States

The report aims at understanding the contours of a business environment conducive to productivity growth and sustainable enterprise development for decent job creation in selected Arab states. In line with the building forward better agenda with a...

Agenda - Launch of the report “Productivity growth, diversification and structural change in the Arab States''.

New strategic plan set to revitalize the Federation of Yemen Chambers of Commerce and Industry

The ILO has played a key role in revitalizing an important institution for peace and reconstruction in the conflict-afflicted country

Executive summary

Care at work: Investing in care leave and services for a more gender equal world of work

The report provides a global overview of national laws and practices regarding care policies, namely maternity protection, paternity, parental and other care-related leave policies, as well as childcare and long-term care services in 185 countries.

Report

Global and Regional Good Practices in SSTC: Promoting South-South and Triangular Cooperation

Peer learning, resilience and solidarity in the world of work in times of COVID-19

Social Insurance Benefits in Jordan

Social security is a human right that provides everyone with insurance and protection against certain life risks and social needs. All workers in Jordan, including migrant workers, are entitled to social security regardless of contract type and...

Skills stories

Supporting employment and vocational training for Syrian refugees and host communities

An ILO project financed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, BMZ, through KfW Development Bank provides skills through vocational training for Syrian refugees and Jordanians in host communities.

The national strategy for the Jordanian cooperative movement 2021–2025

Dubai World Expo 2020

Social dialogue and occupational safety and health vital to decent work in the construction sector - ILO

At Dubai’s World Expo 2020, ILO officials joined in welcoming an agreement between a Belgium-based multinational construction company and trade unions to promote decent work in the sector.

Competency-based vocational training programmes launched in Lebanon by Safadi Foundation and ILO

The programmes will train young women and men on agri-food processing, welding, plumbing, and elderly home caregiving, including post-COVID-19 care.

Roundtable discussion on social policy and economic perspective in Iraq

The roundtable discussion is part of efforts to enhance social dialogue among policymakers, researchers, and practitioners, allowing them to exchange ideas, knowledge, and experience on social policy in Iraq.

ILO holds consultative and capacity building workshops to support employment services in Iraq

The events support on-going activities with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Federal Government and of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq to enhance career guidance and job-matching services.

Media workshop to promote reporting on social policy and economic perspective in Iraq

The workshop is part of efforts to equip journalists with the knowledge to analyse, monitor and evaluate public policies that contribute to the actualization of the right to social protection.