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TRANSFORM Training in Mozambique
Building Capacities for Social Protection: ILO Wraps Up TRANSFORM Training in Mozambique to CNAS’ members
Today it ended a three-day TRANSFORM training on social protection conducted for bolstering the capacities of the members of the National Social Action Council (CNAS). This council, established as a multisector coordination mechanism, plays an important role in supporting the implementation of the National Basic Social Security Strategy 2016-2024 (ENSSB II).
Sub-regional workshop
Sub-regional workshop on on promoting social dialogue and decent work in the railways sector
Tripartite representatives will learn about social dialogue and share information and best practices on the main opportunities and challenges for social dialogue in the railways sector within their countries.
Social Justice for All. End Child Labour!
World Day Against Child Labour
The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the first World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 as a way to highlight the plight of children engaged in child labour. Observed on June 12th, the day is intended to serve as a catalyst for the growing worldwide movement against child labour.
Zambia Social Protection Week (ZSPW)
The 2023 Zambia Social Protection Week #ZSPW23
The Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services with support from the United Nations and cooperating partners is, for the fifth time, hosting the Zambia Social Protection Week (ZSPW). The event will take place from Monday 19th – 23rd June, 2023 and graced by Her Honour the Vice President of the Republic of Zambia, Ms. Mutale Nalumango. The hybrid event carries the theme “Adaptive, Shock Responsive and Inclusive Social Protection”. The Zambia Social Protection Week is a public event, that brings together Government, Social Partners, Cooperating Partners, Civil Society Organizations, Social Security institutions, Academia, Faith Based Organizations, Parliamentarians, Media and most importantly the general public to be informed, discuss and contribute to the development of Social Protection in Zambia.
ILO- ITUC Africa
High level panel on Migrant workers' contribution to the development of the African continent
As part of the commemoration of International Migrant Day 2022, the ILO, in collaboration with ITUC-Africa, organises a High-Level Panel to emphasise migration's contribution to development and to empower migrant workers.
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Power Quality and System Stability Training
This Power Quality and System Stability course is an introduction to the major concepts and issues in Power Quality Management and System Stability.
Webinar
Designing Off-Grid Solar Energy Systems
The International Labour Organization (ILO), with funding provided by the Government of Sweden, is supporting the Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC) to implement the Skills for Energy in Southern Africa (SESA) Project. This is a three-and-a-half-year intervention with the overall development objective of increasing the uptake of renewable energy, energy efficiency and regional energy integration through skills development in Zambia and the SADC region. It is expected that the project will strengthen KGRTC’s capacity as a Centre of Excellence for energy training in the region and significantly increase the number of power technicians, engineers and managers that are skilled in renewable energy, energy efficiency and regional energy integration. The project will be implemented through a Public Private Public Development Partnership (PPDP) approach.
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Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Renewable Energy Projects Course
Outlining critical information, processes and approaches to environmental and social governance as they relate to the development construction, operation and decommissioning of Renewable Energy (RE) projects. The course content will involve all the initial processes from the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) all through the lifecycle of RE. The focus will be on the broader environmental impact of both the plant site and its surroundings as well as the workspaces of all personnel involved. The course will also highlight all key aspects of each component of the environmental requirements and their interaction with all the stakeholders of the RE. The course also aims to highlight the environmental requirements as one of the critical components in the setting up of a RE plant. This course will help participants develop their knowledge and skills to ensure that all aspects of the environmental requirements of renewable energy projects are effectively and properly managed.
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Asset Management, Business Governance and Compliance Course
This course aims to give participants a broad understanding of what goes into the business planning for an Independent Power Production Plant (‘IPP’). It gives and overview of the regional energy sector, studies and documentation required, financing options and market structures.
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Occupational Health and Safety Course
This course is an introduction to major concepts and issues in occupational health and safety. Work-related hazards are described in terms of recognition and control.
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Business Planning for Independent Power Producers Course
This course aims to give participants a broad understanding of what goes into the business planning for an Independent Power Production Plant ('IPP1). It gives and overview of the regional energy sector, studies and documentation required, financing options and market structures.
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Financial Modelling for Renewable Energy Projects Course
The Financial Modelling for Renewable Energy Projects course will give you the skills to develop and analyse financial models for renewable projects.
Virtual Conference
2021 Virtual Zambia Social Protection Week
The Government of the Republic of Zambia in collaboration with the United Nations in Zambia is, for the fourth time, hosting the Zambia Social Protection Week (ZSPW) under the theme “Responsive Social Protection in a Changing World”. The 2021 Virtual Zambia Social Protection Week is a public event, that brings together Government, Social Partners, Cooperating Partners, Civil Society Organizations, Social Security institutions, Academia, Faith Based Organizations, Parliamentarians, Media and most importantly the general public to be informed, discuss and contribute to the development of Social Protection in Zambia.
#EndChildLabour2021
Africa marked the World Day Against Child Labour in Africa and the Day of the African Child!
The African Union, ILO and UNICEF held a virtual Continental event to mark the World Day against Child Labour. The event brought together key actors, who discussed strategies to address child labour, taking a holistic and systemic approach based on the 2020 Global Estimates on Child Labour and related recommendations, which had been launched by the ILO and UNICEF on 10 June.
Developing Frameworks for Recovery and Prosperity from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Webinar session
Tripartite technical workshop for the SADC region on Investing in the health workforce: employment and decent work in the health sector
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2018 Zambia Social Protection Week Programme
The Government of the Republic of Zambia in collaboration with the United Nations in Zambia is, for the third time, hosting the Zambia Social Protection Week (ZSPW) under the theme “Decentralisation and Innovation”
Workshop for Public Employment Services (PES) officials in SADC region
Addressing Youth Employment in the SADC Region
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2017 Zambia Social Protection Week
The Social Protection Week is a public event, that brings together Government, Social Partners, Cooperating Partners, Civil Society Organizations, Social Security institutions, Academia, Faith Based Organizations, Parliamentarians, Media and most importantly the general public to be informed, discuss and contribute to the development of Social Protection in Zambia.
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The Decent Work Academy , A 5-day study, debate and incubator
The Decent Work Academy offers policy makers and development partners the opportunity to explore and debate present and future work challenges on the African continent. The Academy will draw on the experiences of leading international experts on labour rights, social protection, social dialogue, employment and enterprise development to share the latest global thinking on these topics. Participants will be equipped with additional know-how to meet the challenges of fast-evolving labour markets in African countries.