Overview of current projects

The ILO operates a wide range of programmes and projects in Central and Eastern Europe focusing on international labour standards, job creation, social security, social dialogue and equality and discrimination at work. The overall purpose of this technical cooperation is to support implementation of the Decent Work agenda in each country.


  1. Inclusive and productive employment in the Republic of Moldova

    1 December 2022 - 31 December 2024

    The project includes a complementary package of interventions on creation of more and better jobs, improved employability of people through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and adult learning, and formalization of employment.

  2. Inclusive labour markets for job creation in Ukraine

    1 December 2017 - 30 June 2024

    Considering the complexity of the Ukrainian labour market, the Denmark-funded ILO program implements a comprehensive approach, organized around three key pillars. This initiative concentrates on upgrading the Ukrainian public employment services, empowering them to offer more efficient and inclusive active labour market policies. The program includes a substantial skills development facet, dedicated to diminishing the skills gap. This is achieved by aligning the qualifications of new labour market entrants more closely with private sector needs. Finally, the program dedicates itself to strengthening social dialogue mechanisms, targeting vital issues such as informal employment, wage inequality, and gender discrimination.

  3. Access to grievance mechanisms for workers in selected industries in Serbia

    1 February 2023 - 31 January 2024

    The ILO and the GIZ will work together in order to provide workers in the automotive, electrical and textile industry in Serbia with better access to grievance mechanisms, including amicable settlement of labour disputes. The project will also aim at training compliance officers in these industries, with a goal of increased awareness of and reliance on grievance mechanisms.

  4. Childcare in Moldova: A systemic approach to improve provision

    1 December 2022 - 31 December 2023

    The project aims to improve the public and private provision of childcare by pilot-testing innovative and affordable alternative childcare services that can be replicable and scalable in the country.

  5. Businesses contribute to Sustainable Development Goals in Albania

    1 March 2022 - 31 December 2023

    The new project implemented by multiple UN agencies, including the ILO will assist companies on how to restructure production in line with the UN Sustainable Develeopment Goals and the EU Green Agenda.

  6. Local Employment Partnerships 2

    1 January 2021 - 31 December 2023

    The project in its second phase will continue supporting employment creation through partnership-based mechanisms on local level.