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EESE Report
A comparative analysis from the EESE programme in Zambia, Honduras, Montenegro, Sierra Leone and Mozambique: key findings and lessons learned
14 January 2022
The five case studies look back on the EESE process in specific countries to document how the assessment was conducted, which stakeholders were involved, what recommendations and action plans were issued as a result of the assessment, and how these were taken up by local partners to lead to reforms and, ultimately, improved enabling environment, enterprise development and job creation. These five case studies are input into the preparation of the present comparative study which aims at collecting the key findings from the country-level case studies and identifying common lessons learned and success factors, which should provide evidence for revision of the programme. The main research questions addressed by this report are: can EESE methodology drive change in a sustainable way, what are the key success factors, what are the main opportunities for programme to grow and evolve.
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News
Strengthening resilience of small businesses through access to knowledge and finance in Turkana County
13 January 2022
Under the PROSPECTS programme, the ILO and its partners are imparting business management skills to upskill enterprises owned by refugee and host communities in Turkana County, Kenya.
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© Nozim Kalandarov 2022
Voices
When a woman becomes boss in a man's world
13 January 2022
Entrepreneur, Takhmina Bakhronova, is the first woman to break into the male-dominated taxi business in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe.
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© Denda Sukatni Wati 2022
Our impact, their voices
Reviving Indonesia’s local tourism industry with community ecotourism
11 January 2022
The ILO’s ecotourism training, as part of the UN joint programme, helps local tourism in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) and East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) to rise in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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© Antara News/Maulana Surya 2022
News
Two universities adapt ILO’s SCORE Training programme to continue improving Indonesian MSMEs
10 January 2022
Two implementing partners of ILO’s Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) programme in Indonesia has adapted and modified the SCORE Training programme to maintain its sustainability and to meet different needs of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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News
Bringing recognition to the skills of informal “Jua Kali” sector workers in Kenya
06 January 2022
Launch of the 'Recognition to prior learning' process in Kenya will enhance the employability of local refugee and host community youth. It will validate the under-recognised competencies of artisans and provide them new work opportunities.
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Article
Responsible Enterprises: Innovative Pathways to Child Labour Elimination
22 December 2021
Participants were introduced to the principles of the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration) and its comprehensive approach to tackle child labour including aspects related to social dialogue, social protection, formalization and apprenticeship, labour inspection and remediation mechanisms, occupational safety and health.
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Publication
SCORE Programme Brief
21 December 2021
Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises programme at a glance - Phase IV
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Publication
Review of the EESE Action Plans for Moldova in the context of the COVID-19 crisis (in English)
17 December 2021
The goal of this Report is to complete the action plans taking into consideration the newly created context.
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Our impact, their voices
Two young entrepreneurs embark to a new, digital business venture for SMEs
16 December 2021
After participating in the ILO digital marketing training, as part of UN joint programme, two young entrepreneurs join forces to start their own business. They hope to open new jobs for youth and provide various services for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).