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Zimbabwe: An assessment summary

Providing care through the social and solidarity economy - Zimbabwe

This assessment highlights the critical need for quality childcare services for informal economy workers in Zimbabwe. Street vendors and domestic workers, particularly women, face significant challenges due to high levels of informality and lack of social protection. The assessment recommends the cooperative model as a viable solution to improve working conditions, provide safe childcare, and empower workers. Key findings emphasize the supportive legislative framework, the fragmented market for care services, and the potential for cooperatives to address these issues effectively. The next steps include a validation workshop to align stakeholder priorities and the roll-out of ILO training tools.

Research Brief

Promoting Care at Work in Ethiopia

This Research Brief, Promoting Care at Work in Ethiopia explores the availability and adequacy of care policies in the Ethiopia's garment sector. 

Survey on tenant growers in Malawi’s tobacco industry

This report presents the findings of the Malawi Tenancy Survey. This research, undertaken by the National Statistical Office with the technical and financial assistance of the ILO, marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to understand and improve the working conditions within the tobacco sector of Malawi.Carried out in 2022, this comprehensive survey was designed to collect data on a wide range of demographic and socio-economic aspects of households involved in the cultivation of tobacco. The overarching goal was to provide a current and detailed overview of the extent and characteristics of the tenancy system within Malawi, offering vital information to policymakers and stakeholders to tackle decent work deficits and support the government's efforts in transitioning towards more equitable employment practices.                                                                                                               This report presents the findings of the Malawi Tenancy Survey. This research, undertaken by the National Statistical Office with the technical and financial assistance of the ILO, marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to understand and improve the working conditions within the tobacco sector of Malawi.              

SOLIFEM

Guidance on leveraging sustainability pathways to accelerate formalization

This guidance note has been developed through the ongoing collaboration between the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) within the framework of the regional project, "Social Dialogue for Formalization and Employability in the Southern Neighbourhood (SOLIFEM)," which is being implemented by the ILO and co-financed by the European Union in Egypt, among the four focus countries of the project (Algeria, Lebanon & Occupied Palestinian Territories).The primary objective of this guidance note is to show the relationship between corporate sustainability and formalization in Egypt's business landscape. It provides actionable strategies for companies to integrate sustainability into their operations while supporting formalization efforts. By showcasing pathways and entry points for sustainability, the guidance note empowers businesses to align growth with ethical practices and contribute to the transition to a formal economy.

Rapid assessment of digital skills gaps and the feasibility of microwork employment opportunities in Uganda

Commissioned by the International Labour Organization (ILO) as part of the PROSPECTS programme, the study focused on assessing demand and supply issues in the gig economy, digital skills gaps, and opportunities for young people and utilized a mixed-methods approach. A sample of 568 young people from four districts, of whom 502 participated in the quantitative survey and the remainder in Focus Group Discussions. Additionally, insights were gathered from 46 key informants representing government, nongovernmentalorganizations, and private institutions in the digital space. Despite limitations, such as a lack of literature on microwork in Uganda and a low response rate from identified microwork providers, the study’s comprehensive methodology yielded robust findings and actionable recommendations for the PROSPECTS programme.Key findingsMicrowork opportunities: Limited local organizations offer digital microwork, with the majority of opportunities provided by international organizations. Challenges faced by young people include a lack of knowledge, skills, digital devices, and internet accessDigital economy opportunities: Intermediary organizations and e-commerce platforms offer diverse opportunities in digital work beyond microwork, aligning with the basic digital literacy skills demonstrated by the youth.Challenges: Despite available opportunities, challenges include limited internet access, insufficient demonstration of digital skills, and a lack of soft skills among young people. Providers also face resource constraints and training overlap. 

Newsletter

EYE Forsa: Issue 2

Decent Work for Construction

Provision of Business Development Services Small Enterprises in the Zimbabwe Construction Sector

Terms of Reference

National Consultant to Develop Issues Paper on Mainstreaming Employment Creation into NDP IV (2025/26-2029/30)

Interested National individual consultants are encouraged to submit as separate documents, technical and financial proposals. The submission of the detailed technical and financial proposal should consider the following points: A letter of interest stating eligibility for the assignment. A technical proposal, not exceeding 5 pages (inclusive of the letter of interest), outlining the proposed methodology and a schedule of planned activities.Detailed budget of one page, indicative of all-inclusive costs including professional or other fees. Curriculum Vitae of the consultant to undertake the assignment. The deadline for submission of proposals is 14th June 2024. The proposals should be sent to klaprocurement@ilo.org The subject of the email to be titled “Consultancy services for Develop Issues Paper on Mainstreaming Employment Creation into NDP IV in Uganda”. 

Nigeria Forced Labour Survey 2022

Nigeria Child Labour Survey 2022

Terms Of Reference: Assessment of Budget Allocations and Opportunities For Resource Mobilization

Policy Brief

The African Continental Free Trade Area: An Opportunity to Promote Social and Labour Issues across the Continent?

Report

Digital labour platforms in Kenya: Exploring women’s opportunities and challenges across various sectors

The Gender Wage Gap in Egypt

Programme brief

Egypt Youth Employment: Working Together

African Trade Unions and the Future of Work Responses, Challenges and Opportunities

ILO Brief

Return and reintegration in Uganda: Lessons from the FAIRWAY programme

Digital labour platforms in Kenya: Exploring women’s opportunities and challenges across various sectors

ILO Working paper 109

Working conditions of subnational government workers in selected African countries

Strategy on the Extension of Social Protection Coverage to Workers in the Informal and Rural Economy in Kenya