All resources: Arab States

Fact sheet

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: The Employment, Environment, Climate Nexus Factsheet

Fact sheet

State of Palestine: The Employment, Environment, Climate Nexus Factsheet

Regional Tripartite Forum charts framework for cooperation on labour market recovery in Syria and neighbouring countries

Held under the patronage of Syria’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, the Damascus meeting endorses joint commitments to promote inclusive employment, rights-based social protection and regional policy coherence to support Syria’s recovery and...

Global training in Doha strengthens action toward fair recruitment and labour rights

The ILO, ITCILO and Qatar's Ministry of Labour brought together 60 participants from over 20 countries in Doha for a week-long training on fair recruitment, covering everything from forced labour prevention to gender and data-driven policymaking,...

The Impact of Socio-Economic Developments on Labour Markets in Syria and Neighbouring Countries

Regional Tripartite Forum Statement: Framework for Regional Dialogue

This document captures the key discussions and shared perspectives emerging from the Regional Tripartite Forum on the Impact of Socio-Economic Developments on Labour Markets in Syria and Neighbouring Countries, convened by the International Labour...

EIIP-SSTC Inter-regional forum for Asia Pacific and Arab Regions

Forum report from the EIIP SSTC Inter-regional forum for Asia-Pacific and the Arab States

Jordan takes steps to address youth not in employment, education or training under ILO regional initiative

National workshop held in Amman under the ILO’s Y-NEET initiative, with funding from the European Union, to analyse youth statistics and identify policy priorities

ILO, the German Embassy and Iraqi Partners Launch a guarantee fund to empower SMEs and boost inclusive growth in Iraq

Credit Guarantee Fund launched to expand SME finance and create jobs in Iraq

Social Dialogue

First summer school on Social Dialogue explores industrial relations and due diligence

Over 60 participants joined the first summer school to exchange perspectives on the future of social dialogue, industrial relations and human rights due diligence.

International Year of Cooperatives

Care provision through cooperatives spotlighted at South4Care launch

ILO highlighted cooperative care solutions grounded in ILO standards, providing examples from multiple countries and spotlighting a trade union–backed childcare cooperative initiative in Nablus in the State of Palestine.

PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work

Refugee inclusion in practice: Experiences, outcomes, and impacts

This final episode of the series examines how the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus (HDPN) shapes refugee livelihoods and host community economies. Svein Erik Stav (Fafo Institute for Labour and Social Research) and Tewodros Aragie Kebede...

PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work

Refugee agency, livelihoods and inclusion

In the fifth episode Professor Alexander Betts (Oxford University) and Bisimwa Mulemangabo (Oxford Refugee-Led Research Hub) discuss refugee livelihoods, access to decent work, and the importance of recognizing refugee agency in shaping sustainable...

Greening the lands and building sustainable rural livelihoods in southern Lebanon

Enhancing rural livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, local employment, and climate-resilient infrastructure in the Southern Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon.

ILO report

Digitalization and artificial intelligence promise to boost jobs in the Arab States – but they must be managed inclusively

Report highlights need for policies that are inclusive for women, youth and vulnerable groups and ensure a just digital transition.

ILO report

Navigating the digital and artificial intelligence revolution in Arab labour markets

The labour market in the Arab States is at a crossroads, facing persistent challenges while navigating a new era of digital transformation. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of these dynamics. It projects that while the risk of...

PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work

How the ILO is redefining refugee livelihoods and advancing host community development

Nick Grisewood, Global Programme Manager for the ILO PROSPECTS Programme, joins the fourth podcast episode to discuss how the ILO has become a central actor in refugee responses and why access to decent work, skills and social protection is key for...

Factsheet

Creating opportunities and promoting decent work for all in Jordan

This factsheet presents the results of the first phase of the PROSPECTS project in Jordan and offers a sneak peek into the next.

PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work

Innovating refugee response: How the Netherlands built the PROSPECTS Partnership

In this episode, Ana Uzelac, Senior Policy Officer at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discusses the origins and evolution of the PROSPECTS partnership. She highlights how innovative donor approaches can strengthen the...

Care Economy

New South4Care Platform launched to advance decent work in the care economy

Global initiative responds to ILO Resolution on Decent Work and the Care Economy, advancing the care economy agenda through South-South and Triangular Cooperation

PROSPECTS podcast

Young, displaced & determined: Refugee voices on rights to and at work

This special episode of the PROSPECTS podcast series features young refugee leaders sharing their perspectives on the right to work and the barriers they face to economic inclusion. Hasan Almatroud from Jordan and Shadya Abduljabbar from Ethiopia...