EIIP-SSTC Inter-regional forum for Asia Pacific and Arab Regions

What makes the Employment-Intensive Investment Programme relevant to our regions?

This paper frames the first thematic session of the April 2025 Inter-regional Forum in Bangladesh. It explores the relevance of employment-intensive investment approaches across Asia and the Arab States, highlighting good practices, regional similarities and differences, and opportunities for South-South collaboration.

Key points:

  • Comprehensive Approach to Employment and Infrastructure: The Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) aligns with the ILO’s Decent Work Agenda, evolving from rural development to diverse infrastructure projects. It integrates participatory and local resource-based methods, income generation, capacity-building, gender inclusion, and sustainability. Over the past decade, EIIP has implemented projects valued at over $365 million across Asia and the Arab States, addressing employment challenges, crisis response, and climate change adaptation.
  • Impactful Projects and South-South Cooperation: The programme fosters South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) through peer learning, regional conferences, and workshops, promoting knowledge exchange and capacity building. This collaboration enhances the program's impact, addressing common challenges and promoting sustainable development.
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