Development aid

Since the early 1950’s, the ILO has been providing technical cooperation to countries on all continents and at all stages of economic development. Technical cooperation projects are implemented through close cooperation between recipient countries, donors, and the ILO, which maintains a network of area and regional offices worldwide.

The overall purpose of ILO technical cooperation is the implementation of the Decent Work agenda at a national level, assisting constituents to make this concept a reality for all men and women.

An extensive network of offices throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East provides technical guidance on policy issues, and assistance in design and implementation of development programmes.

What's new

  • ILO and Luxembourg sign long-term cooperation agreement
    04 December 2008 - The government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, represented by its ministry in charge of development cooperation, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have signed a long-term general framework agreement to promote the ILO’s Decent Work Agenda and finance ILO projects and programmes in different countries.
  • ILO to strengthen technical cooperation programme with multi- and bilateral donors
    21 October 2008 - In an effort to help boost the technical cooperation programme and further harmonize the planning and implementation of its operational programme, the ILO met today with main external donors, governments and agencies.
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