ILO engagement in the Sahel
What's new
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Publication
ILO alliance with G5 Sahel
28 August 2019
With a population of over 300 million and a rising trend of urbanization, the Sahel region offers huge opportunities for its populations. At the same time, however, the region is facing an increase in extremism, terrorism and criminality, fueled by endemic poverty, high income inequality, a high rate of youth unemployment and governance deficiencies.
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News
Japan to support youth employment opportunities for refugees and host community in Mauritania
11 April 2019
The project aims at promoting economic self-sufficiency of refugees and peaceful coexistence with host communities through the development of employability schemes and decent jobs in infrastructure construction works.
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Press release
Luxembourg reaffirms support to the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth
23 October 2018
Donor renews partnership with the ILO with a particular focus on the Sahel region