The #ILO, through its #EU-funded SDEP, will enrol 1,000 TVET students in 🇿🇲 national apprenticeship programme across mining, energy, agriculture & tourism. “This programme is a launchpad for youth to power Zambia’s future with skills, innovation and purpose.” —Wellington Chibebe.

Minister of Labour & Social Security, Ms. Brenda Tambatamba applauds #ILO & #EU for national #apprenticeship programme under #SDEP, enrolling 1,000 TVET students across mining, energy, agriculture & tourism. “This will narrow skills mismatch & empower youth to drive development.”

🎉 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 📚 Today we honour the dedication and impact of teachers who shape minds and build futures. Let’s commit to supporting teachers with the resources, respect, and recognition they deserve.👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Thank you, teachers! 💙#WorldTeachersDay #ThankATeacher

.ILO Lusaka Director Mr. Wellington Chibebe says #democracy must deliver— not just at the ballot box, but in the workplace. He said this today during the 2025 #WorldDayforDecentWork commemoration themed: "For Democracy that Delivers Decent Work" held at ZCTU in 🇿🇲Lusaka.

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Ms. Brenda Tambatamba MP. urges Zambians to turn democracy into #jobs, dignity & opportunity. She said this today during 2025 #WorldDayforDecentWorkcommemoration themed: "For Democracy that Delivers Decent Work" held at ZCTU HQ.

Zambia Congress of Trade Unions, President Mr. Blake Mulala calls for #democracy that deliver #decent work for all, #leavingNoOneBehind. He said this today during the 2025 #WorldDayforDecentWork commemoration themed: "For Democracy that Delivers Decent Work" held at #ZCTU HQ.

Zambia Federation of Employers, President, Ms. Myra Ngoma-Sakala calls on employers to embrace #decent work and a smart investment. She said this today during the 2025 #WorldDayforDecentWorkcommemoration themed: "For Democracy that Delivers Decent Work" held at ZCTU HQ in Lusaka.

Malawi is scaling up skills recognition! 70 Assessors have been trained under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme — paving the way to certify 2,100 workers under the #UNGlobalAccelerator Read how this boosts jobs & growth 👇 🔗bit.ly/46H5Df7

🇿🇲 Empowering data for decent work! 15 #Zamstats & Ministry of Labour officers trained to analyse labour force data using cutting-edge #ICLS standards. From #informality to work relationships—new indicators will shape smarter policies for Zambia’s workforce. #DataForDevelopment

🇿🇲 At 2-day #ILO's European Union in Zambia funded #SDEP Project supported Skills Advisory Committee sensitisation meeting in Livingstone, Parliamentarians, Govt & partners unite to align skills with Zambia’s economic ambitions.🚨The future of jobs starts now. Let’s skill, scale & transform!

✅ Two days of intensive training complete! 15 #ZamStats & Ministry of Labour staff are now better equipped to analyse & disseminate data on the informal economy using the 21st #ICLS framework.📢 Now is the time to use this data to drive inclusive, evidence-based labour policies!

The shared international goal to #EndPoverty will only be achieved if everyone has access to decent work opportunities and social protection.   This will be a priority for @ILO at the World Summit for Social Development in Doha. #SocialSummit2025 #EndPoverty

Labour statistics are the foundation of informed decisions in the world of work. They provide the information we need for evidence-based action that improves people's lives. Quality independent data helps accelerate progress on our shared development goals. #WorldStatisticsDay

A pleasure to join the ASEAN Forum of Manpower Ministers for Human Capital Development in Malaysia. We discussed how to build on the success of the ASEAN Year of #Skills 2025, to create a skilled, future-ready workforce across the region. #AYOS2025

An honour to meet Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, today. So impressive to see Malaysia’s social and economic development first hand and discuss its leadership in #Skills and approaches to the platform economy, social protection, and migrant workers rights.

Great to meet Dr. Mohammed Azman, President of ISSA-Social Security and CEO of PERKESO Official, in Kuala Lumpur. It's inspiring to see Malaysia’s efforts to extend social protection to migrant workers, and I share ISSA's commitment to ensuring platform workers are also covered.

🇿🇲 “Industrial harmony is the bedrock of Zambia’s economic transformation.” — ILO’s Wellington Chibebe at the #TCLC2025. Let’s build a future-ready workforce through dialogue, skills, and shared responsibility. #DecentWork #SocialDialogue #ILO #Zambia

🚛💼 “Every accident prevented is a life saved, a livelihood protected, and a step closer to a safer Zambia.” — ILO’s Wellington Chibebe at the #VisionZero launch. Let’s make workplaces safe, healthy & dignified for all. #OccupationalSafety #TransportSector #ILO #Zambia

ILO Lusaka Wellington Chibebe ILO Africa UN Zambia ILO Employment Policies ISSA-Social Security ILO Pretoria Fanfan Rwanyindo.K 🇷🇼 International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) ILO ACTRAV ITUC I think the ILO Lusaka is saying the right thing.🇺🇳

Much progress has been made in the 30 years since the first World Summit for Social Development. But the fruits of this progress have not been shared evenly. The outcome of #SocialSummit2025 must be action that delivers greater #SocialJustice and real change in people's lives.