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Kenya has been a member of the ILO since 1965. The ILO is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and Labour rights in the country, through a decent work agenda. Through its projects, ILO Kenya has unlocked the green jobs creation potential of Kenya's building construction industry by enhancing the competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as well as exploring the effects of Labour and Labour related laws on small and medium enterprises thus creating a more enabling environment in the medium and small enterprises. ILO has also Improved policy and legal frameworks in place to protect the rights of HIV affected male and female workers and their families.

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East and Horn of Africa states advance rights based bilateral labour agreements
The event brought together experts from ministries of labour, employment and foreign affairs across the region, representatives from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the East African Community and representatives of the Confederation of IGAD Employers and the Horn of Africa Confederation of Trade Unions.

Strengthening Protection for Migrant Workers:

East and Horn of Africa states advance rights based bilateral labour agreements

ILO and IFIs work toward more coherent approaches to measuring job quality

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ILO and IFIs work toward more coherent approaches to measuring job quality

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Public-private development partnerships for inclusive decent employment and productive livelihoods

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Public-private development partnerships for inclusive decent employment and productive livelihoods

Improving Occupational Safety and Health and Access to Social Protection for Workers in the Agri-Business Sectors

Safety + Health for All

Improving Occupational Safety and Health and Access to Social Protection for Workers in the Agri-Business Sectors

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PROSPECTS in Action: Vision, Milestones, and Impact

Briefing paper

PROSPECTS in Action: Vision, Milestones, and Impact

PROSPECTS Partnership Kenya: Building inclusive pathways for refugees and host communities

Factsheet

PROSPECTS Partnership Kenya: Building inclusive pathways for refugees and host communities

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