Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus
Decent work for social cohesion and community resilience
Job creation, sustainable resource management, and participatory governance strengthen community cohesion adaptability to shocks in the Savanes region, Togo
Duration
1 March 2025 - 31 March 2026
Reference
TGO/25/01/RBS
Location
Togo
Project summary
This initiative promotes decent work within the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus, strengthening cooperation between the ILO, its constituents, and UN partners in northern Togo. It aims to enhance resilience and social cohesion in vulnerable communities by expanding access to decent work and improving livelihoods.
Combining job creation with skills development and employment-intensive investments, including the construction and rehabilitation of essential infrastructure in water, sanitation, environmental protection, and agriculture, the project supports improved living conditions, strengthens local economies, and fosters cooperation among communities.
The project is implemented under the ILO Initiative on Decent Work for Peace and advances the application of decent work principles in peacebuilding and crisis prevention, aligning implementation with the HDP Nexus approach.
Contributions to the Humanitarian, Development, and Peace Nexus (HDPN)
This brief highlights how the project contributes to Nexus programming, coordination and financing, supporting more coherent and effective responses to crises.
News and stories
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