Advancing the Decent Work Agenda in North Africa "ADWA"

The ‘Advancing the Decent Work Agenda in North Africa’ (ADWA’) project is a partnership between the Government of Sweden - through the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) - and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to advance the Decent Work Agenda in North Africa. It is a five-year project, which adopts an innovative approach to promote evidence-based policies for full employment and effective access to social and labour rights in the region. The ADWA’ project works at the upstream and policy-making level in order to support evidence-based decisions on different dimensions of the Decent Work Agenda. The focus of the project, and its main value added, is to address together issues related to job rich growth and the social and work rights and the implementation of International Labour Standards: two fundamental aspects for the development of the region, essential to advance towards the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals. The project will intervene both at regional and at national levels. The initial country focus will be on Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia, with some specific activities carried out in Algeria. After the first year, the expansion of coverage to Jordan will be considered, based on an assessment of capacities and feasibility. The multi-country approach also will enable the exchange of knowledge and experiences, generating also potential opportunities for South-South cooperation within the region and outside. The selected countries present a mix of key challenges requiring support, but also of real opportunities for development cooperation. The demand for technical assistance and development cooperation from national stakeholders, gaps in international funding, and the prominence given to decent work and employment in national development frameworks have been considered when designing the project.

Project symbol

RAF/18/50/SWE

Admin unit

DWT/CO-Cairo

Start date

15/11/2018

End date

30/09/2024

Total allocation

5524938

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

5526029

Development Partners

Sweden, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

Country/Countries

Egypt
Tunisia
Morocco
Africa - regional

Outcomes

Outcome 4: Sustainable enterprises for inclusive growth and decent work
Outcome 3: Full and productive employment for just transitions
Outcome 2: Strong, representative and influential tripartite constituents and effective social dialogue
Outcome 1: Strong, modernized normative action for social justice
Output A.5. Enhanced communication for strengthened outreach and advocacy
Outcome 6: Protection at work for all