News and events
2022
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News
UPSHIFT to elevate youth in Uganda with skills and social entrepreneurship
08 February 2022
The joint ILO and UNICEF programme will impart life skills and improve employability of youth recovering from the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Publication
African Development Bank and the ILO – Overview of cooperation, January 2022
31 January 2022
The African Development Bank and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have different missions and mandates, both working together to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all.
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Labour Provisions in Trade Agreements Hub
ILO launches new online database on trade agreements that include labour provisions
26 January 2022
The new database is a one-stop source for information on labour provisions in more than 100 regional trade agreements covering about 140 economies.
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News
New US Department of Labor funding to advance the fight against child labour, forced labour and human trafficking worldwide
20 January 2022
Contribution of US$ 10 million supports ILO’s work to address the root causes of child labour, forced labour and human trafficking
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Publication
ILO Development Cooperation Manual
19 January 2022
The ILO currently conducts some 630 projects in more than 100 countries, with the support of 120 development partners. The manual is intended for all ILO staff, in both the field and at headquarters, who are involved in development cooperation projects.
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Press release
ILO signs two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Smart Energy Limited of Zambia (Smartnet) and Renewables Management Services of South Africa (RMS).
17 January 2022
The International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Office Lusaka has signed two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Smart Energy Limited of Zambia (Smartnet) and Renewables Management Services of South Africa (RMS).
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Fact-sheet
Core Voluntary Funding (RBSA) for ILO development cooperation (Update, January 2022)
17 January 2022
This fact sheet describes recent developments in the RBSA funding modality, its allocation and management, monitoring and evaluation, and results to date. It summarizes trends in 2018-20, and provides details on contributions for 2016-21.
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Press release
ILO: 2.2 million workers affected by Typhoon Odette in the Philippines
14 January 2022
One month since Super Typhoon Odette (Rai) hit the Philippines, a new ILO assessment reveals nearly 2.2 million workers have been directly affected.
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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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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.