African countries commit to roadmap to shape the future of work on the continent

06 December 2019

The ILO's 14th Africa Regional Meeting in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, concluded with a Declaration reaffirming the need for a human-centred strategy

ILO Director-General Guy Ryder's closing remarks at the 14th ILO African Regional Meeting

06 December 2019

A human-centred future of work needed in Africa

03 December 2019

ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, outlined the world of work challenges and opportunities facing Africa at the opening of the ILO’s 14th African Regional Meeting in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

Guy Ryder calls on Africa to work towards a human-centred future of work

03 December 2019

In a speech at the opening of the 14th ILO African Regional Meeting in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the ILO Director-General spoke of Africa’s world of work challenges and opportunities.

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ILO’s 14th African Regional Meeting to set agenda for next decade in Africa

21 November 2019

ILO adopts Abidjan Declaration

06 December 2019

The ILO's 14th Africa Regional Meeting has concluded with the adoption of a new declaration calling for investment in decent job creation, the institutions of work and sustainable growth in order to achieve a human-centred future of work in Africa.

14th African Regional Meeting of the ILO - Best of Opening Day

03 December 2019

Relive the excitement of the 14th African Regional Meeting Open Day, as workers, employers and government representatives from 54 countries gathered in Abidjan to chart a course towards a future with decent work.

14th African Regional Meeting: 60 years of the ILO in Africa

03 December 2019

At four-yearly intervals, the African Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organization brings together the political, economic and social actors from countries of the region. This 14th African Regional Meeting takes place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to set the agenda for the next decade of the ILO in Africa.