Technical Support on Decent Work in Rural Livelihoods of Zambia

This project aims at promoting decent work for sustainable rural livelihoods with a focus on the protection and empowerment of vulnerable populations. The ILO will provide technical assistance to integrate decent work principles in the Integrated Rural Development Strategy (IRDS). Technical assistance will be provided to the government to undertake a diagnostic of the decent work deficits reflecting gender disparities in the rural economy, with a view to informing the policy priorities and options of the IRDS. An effective participatory approach involving stakeholders will be fostered throughout the process. Support will be provided to workers’ organizations to enhance their outreach to rural workers, including a road map with prioritised action plan on organizing workers in vulnerable situations, especially women in rural areas. Capacity building will provided to at least 10 cooperatives, cooperative support organizations, and innovative financial service providers in order to improve the quality of their services.

Project symbol

ZMB/16/01/RBS

Admin unit

CO-Lusaka

Start date

01/01/2016

End date

28/02/2018

Total allocation

436140

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

436140

Development Partners

Core voluntary funds (RBSA)

Country/Countries

Zambia

Outcomes

Decent work in the rural economy