Employment & Social Protection

Employment & Social Protection

Creation of jobs and in particular decent work together with extending coverage of social protection for workers and family members in both formal sector and informal economy are essential for inclusive growth. Here we want to raise awareness and knowledge on the important role of employment and social protection as key elements in the EU's development policy.

26 groups and 15 articles on Employment & Social Protection. 1282 capacity4dev.eu members interested in Employment & Social Protection.

EC Communication on Decent Work (2006)

Council Conclusions on Decent Work for All (2006)

Strategy Paper Thematic programme "Investing in People" (2007)

Staff working paper on Promoting Employment through Development Cooperation (2007)

OECD -Policy Statement on Employment and Social Protection

European Development Report on Social Protection (2010)

Articles on Employment & Social Protection

Human Resources for Health: A Capacity Development project implemented in India

January 21 2013 by Coordination Team

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1,691 views

On a recent trip to India, Renée Zandvliet, working with EuropeAid’s 'Civil Society and Local Authorities' unit, saw that civil society organisations (CSOs) often play a supportive role in improving the functioning and outreach of public health systems, as well as helping strengthen Human Resources for Health (HRH). As part of capacity4dev.eu's CSOs in India Week, she shares her views.

Article relevant to the topics: Civil Society, Employment & Social Protection, Health

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4.Asia, Gulf Region & Pacific: India

ADEA: Political Leaders, Youth Organisations and Private Sector Debate the Challenges of Education in Africa

March 9 2012 by Coordination Team

2,686 views

Political commitment towards the continuing inclusive development of Africa's education sector was confirmed during the 2012 ADEA Triennale, which took place during February in Ouagadougou. Members of youth organisations now call for that commitment to be turned into measurable results.

Article relevant to the topics: Education, Employment & Social Protection

Article relevant for the region/countries:

1.Sub-Saharan Africa

Supporting the Capacity of Guinea’s Artisanal Fishing Communities

November 18 2011 by Coordination Team

3,189 views

Traditional fishing is an important source of economic activity in the impoverished West African nation of Guinea, where the European Commission's Food Facility has undertaken a project to boost the sector through awareness, training and provision of better equipment.

Article relevant to the topics: Aid Effectiveness & Results, Capacity Development & Knowledge Sharing, Education, Employment & Social Protection, Food & Nutrition Security

Article relevant for the region/countries:

1.Sub-Saharan Africa: Guinea

National Qualification Framework in Tajikistan: Learning by Sharing

November 18 2011 by Coordination Team

3,130 views

The European Training Foundation is supporting a reform of vocational education and training in Tajikistan that offers an interesting case study, stressing the importance of knowledge sharing for long-term capacity development.

Article relevant to the topics: Capacity Development & Knowledge Sharing, Education, Employment & Social Protection, Private Sector, Trade & Regional Integration

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4.Asia, Gulf Region & Pacific: Tajikistan

Smart Procurement for More Effective Aid

October 27 2011 by Coordination Team

4,299 views

More aid contracts being won locally could boost development and job creation in partner countries, according to a new report by the European Network on Debt and Development, Eurodad.

Article relevant to the topics: Aid Effectiveness & Results, Aid Procedures, Capacity Development & Knowledge Sharing, Civil Society, Economics, Public Finance & Budget Support (See all topics) Aid Effectiveness & Results, Aid Procedures, Capacity Development & Knowledge Sharing, Civil Society, Economics, Public Finance & Budget Support, Employment & Social Protection, Private Sector, Trade & Regional Integration, Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation (Limit topics)

New Publication: “Trade and Employment: From Myths to Facts”

October 4 2011 by Coordination Team

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A joint project of the European Commission and the United Nation’s International Labour Office has resulted in a major publication analysing the link between trade reforms and employment.

Article relevant to the topics: Employment & Social Protection, Private Sector, Trade & Regional Integration

Making University Relevant for the African Labour Market

September 1 2011 by Coordination Team

4,557 views

If African countries are to develop, they need highly skilled local professionals, especially in core technologies. In Burkina Faso, the International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE) provides training that gives executives skills to meet key African economic development challenges.

Article relevant to the topics: Capacity Development & Knowledge Sharing, Education, Employment & Social Protection, Private Sector, Trade & Regional Integration

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1.Sub-Saharan Africa: Burkina Faso

Social Protection and the Challenges of the Informal Economy

August 2 2011 by Coordination Team

4,077 views

Workers in the African informal economy are generally not covered by adequate social protection. Existing social insurance mechanisms are generally not adapted to the structure of the labour force and access to social assistance programmes is limited. This makes informal workers a very vulnerable and sizable proportion of the African population.

Article relevant to the topics: Civil Society, Employment & Social Protection

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1.Sub-Saharan Africa: Burkina Faso

Looking for Ways of Facing the AIDS Orphans Challenge

May 27 2011 by Coordination Team

4,613 views

While the world is making progress in preventing and treating AIDS, the needs of 90% of AIDS orphans are not being met. For charities and international organisations it is time to make these children a priority in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

Article relevant to the topics: Children, Employment & Social Protection, Fragility & Crisis Situations, Health

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1.Sub-Saharan Africa

Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Development Cooperation

April 5 2011 by Coordination Team

5,988 views

Donors are increasingly recognising the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in driving economic and social development. As a result, there is a need for more and new TVET policies and support to training structures through improved international cooperation.

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