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Namibia launches a National Coordination Mechanism for decent work in the fisheries sector.
A coordination body to oversee compliance and the general welfare of the fisheries sector in Namibia was launched recently in Namibia. It will operate as the ‘National Coordination Mechanism (NCM)’.
CO-Harare has a new Director
The ILO is very pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Philile Masuku as the new Director of the Country Office for Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Advancing decent work for and social justice for rural youth in Namibia
The rural-based young people in Namibia came under the spotlight at a symposium organized by the Bank of Namibia titled, “Transformation of the Rural Economy in Namibia,” which aimed to unravel the state of the rural economy and its impact on the overall economy and youth.
Fostering Freedom of Association in the fisheries sector in Namibia
A two-day workshop for the social partners in the fishing sector was held to foster understanding of freedom of association, collective bargaining, dispute prevention and resolution as well as negotiation skills.
Setting the stage for a national diagnostic of informality in Namibia
The Government of Namibia in collaboration with key stakeholders recently held a consultative meeting to enhance understanding and the extent of the informal economy in the country. The ILO Recommendation 204 will inform the policy and strategy development. A taskforce has been established to carry out a diagnostic of the sector.
The United Nations and the Government of Namibia convene for a pivotal workshop on the Global Accelerator as part of its preparations for the SDG Summit
Namibia joined the Global Accelerator (GA) as one of the pathfinder countries. A workshop was held by the United Nations and the Government of Namibia as well as major stakeholders to develop a roadmap towards implementation of the Global Accelerator.
IEC materials to promote decent work in the fisheries industries in Namibia
The EU funded Sustainable Supply Chains to Build Forward Better project in Namibia has developed information, education and communication materials (IEC) to support the promotion of compliance to national and international standards as well as decent working conditions in the fisheries sector.
Towards more resilient, inclusive and sustainable supply chains event
Namibia on the way to standardize employment contracts for its fishermen.
After a series of activities that included a deep-dive research study of the fishing industry, sensitization on occupational health and safety and basic decent working conditions aboard fishing vessels; inspection of fishing vessels and the Work in Fishing Convention 2007 (no.188); Namibia is on the verge of passing a standardized employment contract for the country’s fishery workers.
STRENGTHEN2 reinforces employment impact assessment capacity for national stakeholders and international partners in Namibia
ILO Training in occupational safety and health for the fisheries industry in Namibia
The training on occupational safety and health provisions on fishing vessels aimed to equip participants with knowledge on the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC,2006).
Toolkit for the Sustainable Supply Chains to Build Forward Better Project linked to fisheries in Namibia
Through the Sustainable Supply Chains to Build Forward Better Project linked to fisheries in Namibia, the ILO has compiled a series of tools that can advance social justice, and promote decent work in the fishing sector in Namibia
The ILO Director-General Guy Ryder celebrated the successes of his colleagues in Africa
The Director General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) ended this Wednesday, September 7, 2022, a 48-hour visit to Côte d'Ivoire that allowed him to bid farewell to Africa after ten years at the head of the institution.
Sensitization and Training Workshop on the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188) for fisheries stakeholders in Namibia
Advancing decent work in the fisheries sector in Namibia through understanding the roles and responsibilities of competent authorities and relevant stakeholders of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. C188).
Training on Basic Safety and Familiarization for Labour Inspectors
Advancing decent work in the fisheries sector in Namibia through quality training following international labour standards.
Validation workshop on the deep dive study report into challenges and opportunities to promote decent work in Namibia’s fishing supply chains.
An up-to-date integrated picture of employment and labour-related trends as well as decent work challenges and opportunities in Namibia’s fishing supply chains.
Workshop on Strategic Compliance Planning on Namibia’s Fishing Sector
Namibia ratified ILO’s Work in the Fishing Convention, 2007 (No.188) in 2018. The Convention entered into force on 20 September 2019. A three-day workshop on ‘strategic compliance planning in the fisheries sector was held to establish a coordination mechanism as per Article 7 of the Convention.
International Labour Organization’s Governing Body to elect new Director-General
The election of the 11th Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) will take place on Friday 25 March 2022.
Media Advisory
Media Advisory: Extending Social Protection Coverage in Africa
Regional Office for Africa is convening a two-day high-level event on Extending Social Protection Coverage in Africa from 17% to 40% by 2025.
Building Forward Better in the Fishery Industry
The International Labour Organization (ILO) with support from the European Commission (EC) has launched the Sustainable Supply Chains to Build Forward Better (SSCBFB) project that will focus on promoting decent work and opportunities in the Fisheries Sector of Namibia.