Productivity ecosystems for Decent Work in Ukraine
Ukraine’s economic recovery needs businesses that can grow, compete and create decent jobs. Yet labour shortages, skills gaps and low productivity continue to constrain that potential. By helping SMEs improve productivity and working conditions, while expanding access to decent employment for women, veterans, internally displaced persons and other underrepresented groups, the project contributes to a more competitive and inclusive economy.
Duration
1 April 2026 - 31 March 2031
Budget
CHF 5,000,000
Development partner(s)
State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)
Reference
UKR/25/05/CHE
Location
Ukraine
Contact
David Marcos, Project Manager through [email protected]
The project strengthens the link between productivity, enterprise competitiveness and decent work, helping businesses adapt and grow while ensuring workers benefit from economic upgrading. Particular attention is given to women, veterans, internally displaced persons, persons with disabilities, young people and older workers, whose participation is important to addressing labour shortages and supporting recovery.
Implemented through the ILO’s tripartite approach, the project works with government institutions, employers’ and workers’ organizations, SMEs, business development service providers and sector stakeholders. It combines policy support, social dialogue, institutional capacity-building and enterprise-level interventions.
Key interventions include strengthening policies that link productivity and decent work; supporting employment services and labour market institutions to address workforce shortages; promoting skills development, upskilling and reskilling; improving occupational safety and health, fair recruitment and workplace cooperation; and helping SMEs strengthen productivity, competitiveness and working conditions.
By supporting more productive enterprises, greater workforce participation and better jobs, the project contributes to a more resilient, inclusive and competitive economy and supports Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction and European integration.