ILO Development Cooperation Supporting Ukraine

Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, starting February 24, 2022, has led to extensive loss of life, infrastructure damage, and economic disruption. The war has forced many Ukrainians to relocate within the country or abroad. Comprehensive support encompassing humanitarian, budgetary, and development assistance, including economic stabilization and job preservation/creation interventions, is crucial. The project is therefore structured around three outcomes: -Prevention of labour exploitation/human trafficking: The project helps Ukrainian authorities survey the prevalence of labour exploitation and human trafficking among displaced Ukrainians. Survey findings will aid the State Labour Inspectorate of Ukraine (SLI) in updating its website and initiating new campaigns targeting high-risk areas and countries for Ukrainian labour exploitation and trafficking. The project will support the Ukrainian government and labour organizations in revising laws governing private employment agencies (PrEAs) to align with ILO standards and promote a fair recruitment code of conduct in the industry. -Enterprise development: This Outcome focuses on establishing new start-ups and resuming existing business operations, targeting the unemployed, internally displaced persons, and entrepreneurs who lost their businesses during the war. This is achieved through entrepreneurship development support using the ILO's "Start and Improve Your Business" training programme. -Support to social partners: The project aims at supporting social partners to maintain current and develop new services.

Project symbol

UKR/23/02/BEL

Admin unit

CO-Kyiv

Start date

31/10/2023

End date

31/10/2025

Total allocation

1637822

Total expenditure

Status

Active

1174514

Development Partners

Belgium, Ministre des Affaires étrangères, Commerce extérieur et Coopération au Développement
Belgium, Government of Flanders, Department of Foreign Affairs

Country/Countries

Ukraine

Outcomes

Outcome 2: Strong, representative and influential tripartite constituents and effective social dialogue
Outcome 4: Sustainable enterprises for inclusive growth and decent work
Outcome 3: Full and productive employment for just transitions
Outcome 1: Strong, modernized normative action for social justice