ILO Talks

How to keep the promise of change post COVID-19

The second in a series of online Talks that go beyond the regular webinar, with lead insights from Professor Mariana Mazzucato, Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at University College London, and author of "Mission Economy: A Moonshot Guide to Changing Capitalism".

Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth

Growing green: Fostering a green entrepreneurial ecosystem for youth

07 May 2021

The research reviews the entrepreneurial ecosystem to assess capacity to foster young green entrepreneurship and to address the social and environmental challenges. The report considers from the perspective of key stakeholders, primarily those providing business development services (BDS) and experts in the field of youth and social entrepreneurship, as well as government representatives and entrepreneurs themselves.

Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions

Is the future ready for youth? Youth employment policies for evolving labour markets

05 May 2021

Interview with Sukti Dasgupta, ILO Employment Department Chief of the Employment, Labour Markets and Youth Branch, and Juan Chacaltana, Senior Employment Policies Specialist.

Publication

Digitalization in teaching and education in the context of COVID-19: United Republic of Tanzania

27 April 2021

The study involves collection and review of documents capturing COVID-19 prevention and response initiatives, relevant education policies and literature related to education, ICT and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publication

Digitalization in teaching and education in the context of COVID-19: Rwanda

27 April 2021

The study involves, among other, the review of reports from quantitative surveys and other research studies carried out on Rwanda’s education system; national laws, policies and strategy documents; COVID-19 prevention policies and procedures as implemented in schools.

Publication

Digitalization in teaching and education in the context of COVID-19: Malawi

27 April 2021

The study, whose scope includes both public and private primary and secondary education, aims to document the education sector response to the COVID-19 crisis in Malawi, specifically focusing on activities towards providing continued learning opportunities for learners and actual or projected medium- and long-term implications of the pandemic in the education sector.

Publication

Digitalization in teaching and education in the context of COVID-19: Kenya

27 April 2021

The findings of this report are based on a review and analysis of documents to gain insights into the strategies and plans adopted by the Government of Kenya and education stakeholders to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic, including through technology-based solutions. The impact on existing digitalization initiatives and efforts are also assessed.

Publication

Digitalization in teaching and education in the context of COVID-19: Ethiopia

27 April 2021

This study assesses the impact of COVID-19 on the education sector in the immediate and medium term, and its effect on long-term planning in light of the challenges presented by the pandemic. The study also looks at the impact of the crisis on the teaching profession.

Publication

Digitalization in teaching and education in the United Republic of Tanzania

27 April 2021

The study provides an overview of governance mechanisms in education, such as policies and social dialogue, as they relate to digitalization in education. It presents the opportunities for and challenges of digital technology use in the Tanzanian education sector.

Publication

Digitalization in teaching and education in Rwanda

27 April 2021

This study sets out to describe the Government of Rwanda’s initiatives to integrate technology in education, the challenges that are hindering progress and the good practices currently in place.