Resources on Skills and employability in the Arab States

  1. “This initiative has opened up the opportunity for me to access a loan so I can expand my business and cultivate more land” - Najim’s story

    11 September 2023

    Najim is a young Iraqi farmer who recently completed a financial education training with the ILO under its financial inclusion initiative implemented by PROSPECTS. The initiative is also helping Najim access a bank loan so he can cultivate more land and expand his business.

  2. Research emphasises economic contribution of Jordan’s garment, textile and leather industry

    29 August 2023

    Study reveals that the domestic added value of Jordan GTL industry stood at 41.7 per cent

  3. New ILO project to rehabilitate schools damaged by earthquakes in Aleppo, Syria

    29 August 2023

    The project aims to address immediate livelihood needs of the affected communities through the creation of decent job opportunities, training local contractors in the application of labour-based technologies, and restoring safe access to education.

  4. Promoting rights at work for youth in Iraq

    20 August 2023

    The ILO, together with Rwanga Foundation are promoting the rights at work for youth in Iraq, to ensure that young women and men from host, refugee or internally displaced communities are better equipped with skills to exercise their rights and ensure they are aware of their responsibilities in the workplace.

  5. Empowering Yemen's Youth: Changing Lives Through Education and Opportunity

    11 August 2023

  6. National Economic Contribution of Jordan’s Garment, Textile and Leather Industry

    31 July 2023

  7. ILO conducts refresher Training of Trainers workshop in Aden

    17 July 2023

    The workshop is a step toward institutionalizing Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) packages in Yemen.

  8. Launch of the "Excellence" Award: An Important Step to Empower the Voices of Female Teachers in the Private Education Sector in Jordan

    13 July 2023

    The "Excellence" Award recognizes schools prioritizing teacher rights and well-being, aiming to improve education quality and elevate their status in the private sector.

  9. New cooperation set to prepare a better skilled industrial workforce in Lebanon

    25 June 2023

    The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Ministry of Industry, and the Association of Lebanese Industrialists sign a memorandum of understanding for cooperation on technical and vocational education and training and life-long learning in Lebanon, with support from the ILO.

  10. Youth in Iraq's City of Basra introduced to employment and training services

    23 June 2023

    The services will improve their skills, and provide them with career guidance and job placement.