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ILO launches first global report on public employment services and active labour market policies for transitions

11 December 2023

Public employment services have a central role in responding to crises and fostering recovery to ensure efficient and well-functioning labour markets. This Q&A provides details from the first global report by the ILO on public employment services, shedding light on the latest developments and trends of employment services and active labour market policies.

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Virtual launch event

Virtual launch of the ILO report “Public employment services and active labour market policies for transitions: Responses to mega trends and crises”

This online launch event presents the main finding of the ILO report “Public employment services and active labour market policies for transitions: Responses to mega trends and crises.”

ILO in partnership with Government of France

What strategic and organizational choices should Public Employment Services make in the face of new challenges in the labour market?

This webinar is an opportunity to discover the results of an international benchmark study on employment services conducted by the Government of France and to discuss with representatives of several contributing countries their public employment models.

Global Report Part I

Public employment services and active labour market policies for transitions: Responses to mega trends and crises

14 July 2023

The first global report by the ILO on public employment services explores their role in mitigating the labor market disruptions stemming from the COVID-19 crisis and potentially future crises. Additionally, it investigates the adaptive measures and innovative strategies these institutions have employed to navigate the evolving world of work during the past two decades.

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ILO launches a series of country briefs on youth employment in sub-Saharan Africa

29 June 2023

The briefs analyze youth labour market issues and the school-to-work transition in seven sub-Saharan countries, review their youth employment policies and provide a sub-regional overview of youth employment trends.

Joint ILO-FAO-Cirad-AU engagement to support job rich recovery in Africa

JobAgri: Putting knowledge to work to support job-rich investments in agriculture and agri-food chains in Africa

28 June 2023

Policy brief

ILO Youth Country Briefs: Cross country review

27 June 2023

This analytical Brief reviews and compares the findings of the Briefs on the seven countries - Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda. It tracks the trends in youth labour markets, the impact of COVID-19 on youth employment, and the school-to-work transition across and its evolution in recent years. It identifies where youth labour market outcomes indicate recovery and where challenges remain in these countries.

Policy brief

ILO Youth Country Briefs: Uganda

27 June 2023

This analytical Brief summarises youth labour markets, the impact of COVID-19 on youth employment, and the school-to-work transition in Uganda and its evolution in recent years. It identifies where youth labour market outcomes indicate recovery and where challenges remain in Uganda.

Policy brief

ILO Youth Country Briefs: Senegal

27 June 2023

This analytical Brief summarises youth labour markets, the impact of COVID-19 on youth employment, and the school-to-work transition in Senegal and its evolution in recent years. It identifies where youth labour market outcomes indicate recovery and where challenges remain in Senegal.

Policy brief

ILO Youth Country Briefs: Rwanda

27 June 2023

This analytical Brief summarises youth labour markets, the impact of COVID-19 on youth employment, and the school-to-work transition in Rwanda and its evolution in recent years. It identifies where youth labour market outcomes indicate recovery and where challenges remain in Rwanda.