African Development Bank Group to introduce changes to prioritize investing in Africa’s young people
Stories & Blogs ILO (News )The African Development Bank, with technical support from the ILO, is rolling out the Youth, Jobs and Skills Marker System to systematically integrate job creation, skills development and youth empowerment across all its projects.
ILO brings its social justice message to the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development.
Stories & Blogs ILO (News )The ILO Director-General will lead the Organization’s participation at the Conference, highlighting the importance of decent jobs and universal social protection for sustainable development.
Developing countries need fair market access and partnership to secure jobs
Stories & Blogs UNIDO (News )The recent tariff increases by the U.S. administration highlight the critical role of sustainable economic and industrial development as a strong industrial base is essential for job creation, income generation, and social progress.
UNIDO and Enabel expand joint efforts on skills development and employment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Stories & Blogs UNIDO (News )The project represents a strategic response to the socio-economic challenges in the DRC, including high youth unemployment, a significant skills mismatch, and gender disparities in education and employment.
Middle Income Countries (MICs) can lead shift to green industrial development
Stories & Blogs UNIDO (News )Middle-income countries (MICs) can increase their competitiveness and lead the global shift towards a green industrial system…
Transforming Africa’s Coffee Sector: UNIDO and Italy Drive Climate-Resilient Solutions March 25, 2025
Stories & Blogs UNIDO (News )Italy supports UNIDO in promoting Africa’s sustainable industrialization, in line with the Mattei Plan’s focus on food security, renewable energy, and job creation, as reaffirmed during the Italy-Africa Summit in January 2024.
UNIDO and Sweden launch Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (EELA) Programme
Stories & Blogs UNIDO (News )The event was hosted by Annika Lisa Markovic, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sweden to UNIDO and brought together high-level representatives from the programme’s partner organizations.
UNIDO launches the Industrial Development Report 2024 in Africa
Stories & Blogs UNIDO (News )“Industrialization is not only about boosting production and economic growth, but also a key driver of the SDGs”. Nelson Muffuh, UN Resident Coordinator in South Africa stated.
UNIDO and Nigeria sign historic partnership for sustainable economic and industrial development in Nigeria
Stories & Blogs UNIDO (News )The PCP aims to support the needs of the Government of Nigeria for inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
African ministers convene in Zambia to tackle labour informality
Stories & Blogs ILO (News )The 51st African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) Governing Council Meeting for Ministers Responsible for Labour/ Employment/ Manpower issues in Africa and High-Level Symposium on ‘Innovative approaches to tackling informality and promoting t