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Advancing the Decent Work Agenda in North Africa (ADWA') Phase II
Funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), the ADWA’ project works at the policy level in order to support evidence-based decisions on key dimensions of the Decent Work Agenda.
Egypt Youth Employment (EYE): Economic Empowerment under FORSA Programme
This project aims to contribute to the overall goal of the national Forsa Programme and to support the transition from the conditional cash transfer schemes of “Takaful & Karama".
Social Protection
Expanding Social insurance for agricultural workers in the Arab region
Creating space for dialogue between agencies and governments in the Middle East and North Africa is critical to identify options for the expansion of social protection for agricultural workers in the region.
METI Project
Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment in the Southern Mediterranean
Youth for Future (Y4F): Youth Empowerment and Integration in Host Communities
The project is implemented by the ILO and UNICEF, and works on a three-pronged approach that combines skills development and career guidance services, capacity development of key stakeholders and policy engagement to improve livelihood opportunities and strengthen the socio-economic resilience of young migrants, refugees, and youth in host communities.
Towards a Holistic Approach to Labour Migration Governance and Labour Mobility in North Africa (THAMM)
This Project is a sub-regional project funded by the European Union through the “Emergency Trust Fund for Stability and Addressing the Root Causes of Irregular Migration and Displaced Persons in Africa” and the German Federal Ministry for Development (BMZ). It is implemented under two separate contracts, one concerning the ILO and IOM funded by the European Union and one concerning GIZ funded by the EU and BMZ.
Partnership for improving Prospects for host communities and forcibly displaced persons
The Partnership has a four-year initial time horizon (2019-2023). Financially supported by the Netherlands, partners will join their efforts to develop a new paradigm in responding to forced displacement crises.
Decent Jobs for Egypt’s Young People: Tackling the Challenge Together in Damietta
The "Decent Jobs for Egypt’s Young People (DJEP)– Tackling the Challenge in Damietta" is one-of-a-kind public private partnership enables the ILO Cairo Office and Egypt-Methanex to support Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 through addressing decent work.
Promoting Productive Employment and Decent Work for Women in Egypt, Jordan and the occupied Palestinian territory
The project aims to promote productive employment and decent work for women in Egypt, Jordan, and the occupied Palestinian territory through reducing the barriers to women’s entry to and retention in decent work.
Jobs and Skills for Persons with Disabilities with a Focus on ICT-based Solutions- Phase II
This United Nations joint programme is implemented by three partners: ILO, UNDP, and the Egyptian ICT Trust Fund. The implementation strategy uses approaches that are participatory, inclusive, and community-based, in close partnership with the most relevant stakeholders: government agencies, non-governmental organizations, disabled people’s organizations, workers’ unions and employers’ organizations.
Employment for Youth in Egypt (EYE)– Providing a Reason to Stay
The ILO project "Employment for Youth in Egypt (EYE)– Providing a Reason to Stay" is in line with the National Sustainable Development Strategy of 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goal (SGD) 8 as well. Also, the project highlights the importance of women participation in the job market.
Advancing the Decent Work Agenda in North Africa (ADWA')
Funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), the ADWA’ project works at the policy-making level in order to support evidence- based decisions on key dimensions of the Decent Work Agenda.
Accelerating action for the elimination of child labour in supply chains in Africa (ACCEL AFRICA)
Through an integrated approach, the project seeks to promote enhanced national legislation and policies, to address the basic needs and rights of children engaged or at risk of Child Labour
ACCEL Africa Project
Accelerating action for the elimination of child labour in supply chains in Africa (ACCEL Africa)
Support The Operationalization of The SME Unit in The Federation of Egyptian Industries
The overall objective of this project- funded by the European Union- is to create a more enabling environment for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Egypt- including those owned by women and youth.
Business Development Services for Growth (BDS4GROWTH)
The overall objective of the European Union (EU) funded project is to enable high quality business development services provision to micro, small, and medium enterprises in the agrifood and tourism sectors in Egypt to boost their contribution towards economic growth and employment.
University Centers for Career Development
The International Labour Organization has partnered with the American University in Cairo to enhance the capacity of already running University Centers for Career Development (UCCDs), increase the inclusiveness of UCCD services for students with disabilities and support the collection, analysis and dissemination of quantitative and qualitative labour market information relevant for career guidance and counselling.
The Way Forward after the Revolution: Decent Work for Women in Egypt and Tunisia (Phase II)
The project aims at supporting ILO’s constituents, including the Government, workers’ and employers’ organizations to address the challenges women are facing in the labour market. It seeks to address the barriers to a satisfactory women participation in the labour market through a comprehensive approach that works at the macro, meso and micro levels and that tackles at the same time access to employment, entrepreneurship, decent work conditions, and social dialogue.
Promoting Financial Literacy Among Vulnerable Groups in Egypt
This Dutch funded project aims to maximize the benefits of the formal financial sector through raising awareness among vulnerable groups.
Egypt Youth Employment (EYE): Jobs and Private Sector Development in Rural Egypt (Rawabet)
This project is intended to capitalize on ILO’s expertise and experience in the promotion of decent employment in the rural economy and to build on past rural-focused initiatives implemented in Egypt and other countries.