Supporting the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in analysis, policy and capacity development

The second phase of the ILO-MHRSD collaboration would focus on technical support and capacity building in a number of areas identified both as a follow-up to earlier activities implemented by the ILO, and also in support of the new efforts exerted by the Ministry. Suggested areas of support also build upon the Saudi G20 presidency’s commitments, priorities and aspirations for a better and more inclusive world of work, and largely contribute to achieving the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and its Labour Market Strategy. Overall, the proposed programme aims to develop the capacity of the MHRSD staff, and of the social partners, where applicable, to formulate, manage and implement employment and labour market related policies and strategies, in line with international labour standards and the latest commitments made by the Kingdom to promote fundamental principles and rights at work. The ILO will provide technical assistance through a five-pillared approach focused on the below areas: (1) Supporting effective labour market and employment policy development, monitoring and evaluation; (2) Promoting fundamental principles and rights at work and supporting related national efforts, including development and implementation of policies and legislation; (3) Strengthening social dialogue institutions and building capacities of tripartite stakeholders on tripartism and social dialogue in KSA; (4) Improving skills governance for better employability and employment outcomes in KSA; and (5) Improving Occupational Safety and Health in line with international labour standards.

Project symbol

SAU/23/50/SAU

Admin unit

RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut

Start date

25/12/2022

End date

31/10/2025

Total allocation

3480554

Total expenditure

Status

Active

1830147

Development Partners

Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Labour and Social Development

Country/Countries

Saudi Arabia

Outcomes

Outcome 6: Protection at work for all
Output A.1. More and better statistics with reliable labour market information systems
Outcome 3: Full and productive employment for just transitions
Outcome 1: Strong, modernized normative action for social justice