Projects

2027

  1. Better Work Programme in Indonesia - Stage IV

    1 January 2019 - 31 December 2027

    The Project aims to improve working conditions and productivity in targeted employment-intensive sectors by improving compliance with international core labour standards and Indonesian labour law. In tandem, the project will promote productivity and competitiveness of enterprises linked to the Indonesian global supply chain.

2025

  1. The Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Programme

    1 December 2021 - 31 December 2025

    The International Labour Organization (ILO), together with the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) are launching a new Programme to address constraints to productivity growth and decent job creation.

2024

  1. Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment in the Southern Neighbourhood (METI)

    1 September 2020 - 31 August 2024

  2. Employment impact assessment to maximize job creation in Africa (STRENGTHEN2)

    1 August 2020 - 31 July 2024

  3. ProAgro Morocco – ‘Promotion of Decent Work in Agribusiness’ Project

    15 June 2020 - 14 June 2024

  4. ProAgro Ethiopia – ‘Promotion of Decent Work in Agribusiness’ Project

    15 June 2020 - 14 June 2024

    The Project aims to support the Government of Ethiopia by contributing to the creation of more and better jobs for women and men in the agribusiness sector. Its approach is based on two principles: it will both “push” people into the labour market, by providing them with the skills needed to access employment or start their business, and “pull” them, by supporting enterprises and value chain development so that the private sector can grow and provide more and better jobs. In carrying out its work, the project focuses on building the capacity of national, regional, and local stakeholders to develop and implement policies aimed at boosting the job creation potential of the agribusiness sector.

2023

  1. ProAgro: Promotion of Decent Work in Agribusiness

    27 November 2020 - 31 December 2023

  2. Local Empowerment through Economic Development and Reconciliation (LEED+) Project

    4 May 2018 - 30 June 2023

    The LEED+ project builds on successes of the Local Empowerment through Economic Development (LEED) Project. From 2011-2018, LEED has helped to reduce poverty, create sustainable jobs and build the peace in northern Sri Lanka.

2022

  1. Road for Development (R4D) Phase II – Road for Development Support Program (R4D-SP) Bridging Phase

    17 July 2021 - 31 December 2022

    During the Bridging Phase, R4D-SP will support Government of Timor-Leste's COVID-19 recovery efforts and lay the foundation for the possible transition to the rural roads sector.

  2. EU/ILO Project: Building Partnerships on The Future of Work

    1 January 2021 - 31 December 2022

  3. Green Works Based on Labour-Intensive Local Technologies in Burkina Faso

    1 April 2020 - 31 October 2022

    Using the green works approach, this project aims to demonstrate, document, and analyse traditional soil restoration techniques and to gather the data necessary for policies and programmes at a larger and more systematic scale.

  4. Enhancing Rural Access Agro-Forestry Project (ERA Agro-Forestry)

    1 June 2017 - 30 June 2022

    The Project aims to contribute to a peaceful, inclusive and sustainable development in Timor-Leste, through improved rural access, the creation of employment, economic and domestic revenue opportunities through agro-forestry development, and a durable reduction in food insecurity and malnutrition in rural areas. This project is funded by the European Union.

  5. Promoting productive employment and skills development in BARMM: Assessing the economic and labour market situation and skills needs in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

    1 May 2021 - 30 April 2022

    With the support of the Australian Embassy in the Philippines, the ILO will undertake studies and consultations to better understand the skills development and labour market needs in BARMM and identify opportunities for policy making and programming.

2021

  1. Promoting decent employment for women through inclusive growth policies and investments in care

    1 January - 31 December 2021

  2. Sustainable Investments in African Agriculture

    1 July 2012 - 14 July 2021

  3. Future of Work in the Philippines: Assessing the impact of technological changes on occupations and sectors

    1 April 2020 - 30 June 2021

    With the support of the Australian Embassy in the Philippines, the ILO undertook research and consultations to better understand and measure the impact of technological change in the context of national strategies related to Industry 4.0, in particular the adoption of AI, as regards job disruption, transformation and skills development.

  4. Strengthening Public Employment Services in English Speaking Africa

    1 April 2018 - 30 June 2021

    Supported by the Republic of Korea, the Employment Policy Department’s - Employment, Labour Markets and Youth Branch (EMPLAB) - of ILO is implementing the project to support strengthening the PES in English speaking Sub-Saharan Africa through upgrading the job portal system and building the capacities of public officials in Namibia and Malawi. The third component involves carrying out a global study to investigate how the use of technology in PES is helping improve service delivery to clients. This project is implemented in line with the Centenary Declaration and the Future of Work Report, which recommend an increase of investment in PES and to optimise digitalisation.

  5. Rural Road for Development (R4D) – Phase II

    1 April 2017 - 30 June 2021

    The Roads for Development Program (R4D) is the leading rural roads program in Timor-Leste, supporting the development of the rural roads sector in the country. R4D is aligned with the Government of Timor-Leste’s Strategic Development Plan 2011- 2030 and the Programs of the Constitutional Government.

  6. Youth Employment in the Sahel Region

    1 September 2018 - 30 April 2021

    Operating under the umbrella of the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth, the project, funded by the government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, aims to improve the creation of and access to decent work for young people in the Sahel region.

  7. Healthy Socio-Economic Recovery of the Micro and Small Enterprise Sector of Sri Lanka (COVID-19)

    1 July 2020 - 31 March 2021

    Support for Micro and Small enterprises for healthy socio-economic recovery when they start the business under the COVID 19 pandemic