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A grant, a business plan and 300 chickens: how ILO-supported competition helps poultry farmer grow in Ethiopia

Through entrepreneurship training and access to finance under the PROSPECTS programme, Hussien Saleman has expanded Al Nur Poultry Farm, created jobs for young people and strengthened local supply chains in Ethiopia’s Somali Region.

ILO and partners back Africa's push to put apprenticeships at the centre of its decent work agenda

Ministers, employers, workers and skills practitioners from across Africa gathered in Abuja to accelerate the transition from informal apprenticeships to quality, recognised skills pathways.

Podcast

Lifelong learning and the future of work

In a world shaped by AI, the green transition, and demographic change, lifelong learning is key to supporting good jobs and more inclusive societies. But new ILO research shows access to quality learning is still deeply unequal.

EU-funded ILO PROSPER Project

Situational analysis - Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Systems in Southern Belize

This situational analysis serves as the foundation for strengthening TVET systems in Southern Belize. The study applies the ILO Skills System Assessment Tool and ILO Guide on Making TVET Inclusive to examine three dimensions: (a) developing,...

Energy management and optimisation training programme in Eastern Cape

ILO/China Partnership Programme

From uncertainty to confidence: Yann Ratha’s journey into Cambodia’s EV future

ILO/China partnership strengthens TVET teachers’ capacity to support Cambodia’s transition to electric mobility.

Financial education

ILO strengthens Indonesia’s Financial Education Network through trainer certification and capacity building

New trainers certified and national network refreshed to expand quality financial education across communities and sectors in Indonesia.

RISE for Impact

Uzbekistan strengthens capacities on international labour standards and social dialogue

Participants from Uzbekistan completed specialized ITCILO training programmes on international labour standards, collective bargaining and social dialogue with support from the ILO.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

Driving Cambodia’s green skills transition through South-South cooperation

ILO/China Partnership Programme helps Cambodian technical and vocational education and training (TVET) teachers gain skills to maintain New Energy Vehicles.

ILO launches African work-based learning network

The International Labour Organization has launched a continental network of master trainers to support stronger, more inclusive work-based learning systems across Africa.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

New energy, new confidence: South–South Cooperation prepares Cambodia’s electric vehicle trainers

Training through South–South Cooperation equips Cambodian technical teachers with skills, confidence and networks to support the country’s green transition.

News

National dialogue in Uganda discusses decent work in the platform economy

With support from the ILO PROSPECTS programme, the National Organisation of Trade Unions convened a national dialogue in Kampala to strengthen workers’ representation and support social dialogue on decent work in the platform economy.

ILO-EU Ghana-Zambia exchange mission strengthens skills development partnership

Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Permanent Secretary, Mr. Zechariah Luhanga praised Zambia–Ghana collaboration in skills development, highlighting its role in strengthening TVET, boosting employability, and supporting economic growth, during...

Guidance note

Designing Apprenticeships: A Guidance Note for Practitioners and Policy-makers in Africa

Apprenticeships are a key pathway into decent work for millions of young people across Africa, yet many systems face persistent challenges around quality, inclusiveness and relevance.

Strengthening the competencies of Occupational Safety and Health Officers in Kenya to prevent work related risks

The Ministry of Labour & Social Protection is training Occupational Safety and Health Officers (OSHOs) in Kenya with support from the International Labour Organization. This effort aims to enhance the prevention of occupational injuries and diseases...

From skills to opportunity: How hands-on training is helping youth in Jordan access decent work

The ILO, through the PROSPECTS partnership, is providing young Jordanians and Syrian refugees with practical experience that links to real jobs in a changing labour market and expands opportunities for individuals choosing to return their home...

Digital skills

Philippines advances digital construction skills

The Philippines is building a new pool of master trainers in digital construction to help young workers gain better jobs and prepare the industry for modern, high-value projects at home and abroad.

Core skills for employability

ILO strengthens core skills in Ethiopia’s vocational training system to boost employability

Through the ILO Global Skills Programme, TVT trainers in Bahir Dar are turning core skills into classroom practice, helping institutions strengthen communication, teamwork, critical thinking, green skills and digital literacy so young people can...

PROSPECTS Impact

ILO supports youth innovators in Sudan to create jobs and solutions for local challenges

Through the i-UPSHIFT programme, the International Labour Organization brought together 160 young entrepreneurs from refugee and host communities supporting them to showcase innovative solutions and promote inclusive economic opportunities.

Article

ILO-supported skills recognition initiative in Uganda opens pathways to decent work for refugees and host communities

An ILO-supported initiative in Uganda is helping refugees and host community members transform informally acquired skills into nationally recognized qualifications, improving access to employment, enterprise opportunities and economic inclusion.