Supporting the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in analysis, policy and capacity development- Phase II

Outcomes

• Improved Employment and Labour Market Policies and Outcomes

  The ILO supports Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) in enhancing employment policies, addressing labour market duality, and improving outcomes for Saudi nationals through policy reviews and effective monitoring with a focus on building a robust Labour Market Information System (LMIS).

• Fundamental principles and rights at work promoted in KSA

  The ILO collaborates with Saudi Arabia to enforce fundamental principles like the abolition of child labour, elimination of discrimination, eradication of forced labour, and ensuring safe and healthy working conditions. This includes technical assistance and capacity-building to align national policies with international labour standards and introduce the ILO’s constituents to current methodologies in place to promote FPRW.

• Strengthened social dialogue institutions and enhanced capacities of tripartite stakeholders on tripartism and social dialogue in KSA

  The ILO assists in enhancing social dialogue in Saudi Arabia by assessing its current status, recommending improvements, and promoting the ratification of relevant ILO Conventions. This supports the development of credible social dialogue actors and institutions crucial for social cohesion.

• Improved skills governance for better employability and employment outcomes in KSA

  Addressing skills mismatches in Saudi Arabia's workforce, the ILO aids in reforming the skills development system to align with market demands. This involves enhancing national skills governance, building capacities in skills development institutions, and promoting lifelong learning initiatives. The ILO will also work with the tripartite sector skills councils to allow them to fulfil their mandate.

• Improved Occupational Safety and Health in line with relevant international labour standards

  Collaborating under Saudi Vision 2030, the ILO supports the implementation of the National Occupational Safety and Health Policy to ensure safe working environments. This includes technical support and capacity building for effective OSH standards and practices. The ILO will also provide technical assistance for the development of an OSH Strategy, updating the system for notification of injuries and deaths, and reinforcing the inspection and compliance procedures in the Kingdom.