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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)’.

Understanding informality and child labour in sub-Saharan Africa

This study examines the interrelationship of child labour and informality in 22 sub-Saharan countries.

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.

Consultant invitation

ILO/HARARE/RFQ - ReasonableAcc022023 / DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES ON REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE WORD OF WORK (NAMIBIA)

The ILO invites interested consultants to submit technical and financial proposals for development of guidelines on reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities in the word of work in Namibia.

Remarks by The Gorvenor (Multi-stakeholder workshop 13 September 2023)

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.

Statement by Hon. Lucia Iipumbu (National Diagonostic Informality)

RC-Remarks (Informality Diagnostic Workshop)

Minister Nujoma opening remarks IE Multistakeholder workshop 13 September 2023

Consultant invitation

ILO/HARARE/RFQ CISRPI01/2023/ Toward a Comprehensive and integrated strategy to reduce and prevent inequalities in the world of work in Namibia.

The ILO invites interested consultants to submit technical and financial proposals for to carry out a study Toward a Comprehensive and integrated strategy to reduce and prevent inequalities in the world of work in Namibia

Request for Quotation for the Procurement of Services - ILO/HARARE/RFQ CISRPI 01/2023

ILO/HARARE/RFQ CISRPI 01/2023/ Toward a Comprehensive and integrated strategy to reduce and prevent inequalities in the world of work in Namibia

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.

Building blocks - Sub-regional tripartite workshop on promoting social dialogue and decent work in the railways sector

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

Project brochure: Decent work in supply chains

Advancing decent work in five global supply chains of key importance to the European Union for a fair, resilient, and sustainable COVID-19 crisis recovery.

Towards more resilient, inclusive and sustainable supply chains

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.