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Afghanistan
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AFG |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
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Angola
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AGO |
Africa |
No |
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Albania
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ALB |
Europe |
Yes |
For the Implementation of the Youth Guarantee scheme in Albania by Order of the Prime Minister no. 28 dated 24.02.2022, two working groups have been established:
(i) technical working group; and
(ii) inter-institutional working group with partners such as Ministry of Economy (responsible for the Employment Policies), Ministry of Education Ministry of social Protection, Ministry of Education and key implementing agencies related to employment, education and qualifications.
Likewise, youth umbrella organizations, social partners and various experts are active part of these groups.
Various partnership are created and are planned to be created for the introduction and piloting of Youth Guarantee Scheme in Albania.
EU
UNDP
UNICEF
ILO
*YOUTH-LED ORGANIZATIONS*
National Youth Congress
National Youth Congress
NGOs and Social Partners
Business Albania
International Trade Union Confederation
Union Of Independent Trade Unions of Albania
CRCA |
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United Arab Emirates
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ARE |
Arab States |
No |
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Argentina
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ARG |
Americas |
Yes |
2025:
The SSEyFL has also taken steps to improve the adaptability of the workforce to emerging demands in different export sectors of the economy, innovation, and technological transformation.
The Sectoral Roundtables are tripartite forums for social dialogue in which the training needs and demands of each productive sector are identified, and vocational training and continuing education actions are proposed and planned to respond to them.
Since the creation of the Ministry of Human Capital in December 2023, the SSEyFL has focused on the link between education, production and work, seeking to promote an improvement in the availability and quality of human potential and the development of skills demanded by the productive sectors. To this end, it has been building synergies between policies related to industrial and sectoral development, innovation, continuing education and changes in the labour market. It has joined forces with representatives of the National Institute of Technological Education (INET) and different areas of the Ministry of Economy to coordinate its activities in the territory through the National Council for Education, Labour and Production (CONETyP). Diagnostic activities have been carried out in the hydrocarbons (Neuquén and Rio Negro), mining (Jujuy, Salta, Catamarca, San Juan and Mendoza) and forestry (Misiones, Corrientes and Entre Ríos) sectors, defining for the former a series of training actions related to construction that have already begun to be implemented.
2023:
Some aspects of youth employment policies are dealt with in:
- Sectoral Councils for Vocational Training
- Federal Labour and Employment Council
- Plenary sessions of the National Commission for the Eradication of Child Labour
- Stakeholder Consultations |
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Armenia
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ARM |
Europe |
No |
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Antigua and Barbuda
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ATG |
Americas |
No |
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Australia
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AUS |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
2025:
no answer
2024:
- Australia's Youth Policy Framework outlines the Government’s commitment to keep listening to young people and explore new channels of engagement. In 2021, the Australian Government held two Youth Roundtables to hear directly from young people about their priorities and the recent impacts of COVID-19 on the lives of young people.
- The Australian Youth Affairs Coalition (AYAC) has been engaged (as part of the Youth Advocacy Support Grant Scheme), to provide consultation and information sharing between young people, the youth sector and the Australian Government; provide informed and impartial advice to the Australian Government on issues affecting young people and their futures; and provide input for young people into Government decision making on those issues.
- To better enable youth engagement and contributions in policy development, the AYAC have been engaged (as part of the Youth Advocacy Support Grant Scheme), to establish a Young Leaders and Advocates Fellowship (the Fellowship), bringing together a diverse and representative group of young people with lived and learned experience.
- This group will be called upon to coordinate and contribute to government decision-making processes on issues affecting young people and their future. |
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Austria
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AUT |
Europe |
Yes |
The partnership with the social partners in Austria has traditionally been of great importance.
Representations of both employees and employers are represented in all important bodies of (youth) labour market policy (e.g. PES Board, all substantive and strategic subcommittees of the Board, Steering Group and Advisory Board of Education until 18).
Austrian National Youth Council (Bundesjugendvertretung BJV)
https://bjv.at/english-information/
2025:
The “Ability to work until 25” project serves to promote the employment and inclusion of young people with limited ability to work and contributes to comprehensive participation in all areas of life as well as better financial security for this group of people. For this initiative, a particularly close exchange was maintained between the federal government, the provinces, the PES and the Social Ministry Service with the involvement of the social partners.
https://www.bmaw.gv.at/Infos-FAQ/Arbeitsfaehigkeit-bis-25.html |
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Azerbaijan
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AZE |
Europe |
Yes |
2024 and 2025:
Issues related to youth employment are discussed at the meetings of the Tripartite Commission on Socio-Economic acIssues between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan and the National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
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2023
The State Employment Agency in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has established a virtual information resource BACAR.
Work is currently under way to prepare a new Decent Work Country Programme. The priorities of the new Program are fully consistent with the "Framework Document on cooperation between the UN and the Republic of Azerbaijan in the field of sustainable development."
Issues related to youth employment are discussed at the meetings of the Tripartite Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Social and Economic Issues between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan and the National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
https://www.sosial.gov.az/azrbaycan-respublikasinda-sosial-v-iqtisadi-msllr-uzr-uctrfli-komissiya
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Decent Work Country Programme for 2016-2020 within the framework of cooperation between the Government of Azerbaijan and the International Labour Organization. The new DWCP for 2021-2025 is currently being developed. The priorities of the new Program are fully aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) between the UN and the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Issues related to youth employment are discussed at Tripartite Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Social and Economic Issues, consisting of the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan and the National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
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Burundi
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BDI |
Africa |
No |
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Belgium
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BEL |
Europe |
Yes |
2025:
Brussels: See above, bearing in mind that employment policy is a regional responsibility.
Since 2016, sectoral framework agreements have been negotiated between the regional government and certain joint commissions, setting out the objectives to be achieved in terms of employment, training and the fight against all forms of discrimination.
2024
Brussels:
See above, bearing in mind that employment policy is a regional competence. Negotiation of sectoral framework agreements between the Government and certain sectoral joint committees which set out objectives to be achieved in the areas of employment, training or the fight against all forms of discrimination.
Flanders:
Learning network Youth Guarantee |
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Benin
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BEN |
Africa |
Yes |
2025:
National Civil Society Network for Entrepreneurship and Youth Employment (ReNEEJ)
The Special Employment Integration Programme (PSIE) has established a partnership with the Benin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) to the extent that all recruitment interviews to meet the demands of companies are conducted in the conference room of this institution, with representatives of the companies concerned.
2020
There are no formal partnerships but these institutions are solicited and involved in the various employment promotion activities. |
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Burkina Faso
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BFA |
Africa |
Yes |
2025
Yes, for example, there is the public-private partnership charter for vocational training and integration, and there are also specific partnership agreements such as the agreement between the ANPE (French National Employment Agency) and the National Employers' Council.
2020
For example, the project to support vocational training and apprenticeship, carried by the National Council of Burkinabe Employers and which is the result of a public-private partnership signed between the Government, Employers, and Civil Society Organisations. This project offers dual training to improve the employability of young people. |
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Bangladesh
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BGD |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
The initiatives have been taken by the Ministry of Youth and Sports to build up a partnership with private entrepreneurs in the agro-processing and marketing sectors in order to create employment and business opportunities for the youth. Youth organizations are also actively involved in creating employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship opportunities across the country. |
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Bulgaria
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BGR |
Europe |
Yes |
2024 and 2025:
In 2023, a National Framework Agreement was signed for the establishment of joint actions for the implementation of the Youth Guarantee, and the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy , the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria, the nationally representative employers' and employees' organizations, as well as nationally representative youth organizations have undertaken commitments in the process of Integration in the labor market, training/education and activation . The institutions and organisations under the Agreement, including the nationally representative youth organisations, have identified their responsible experts with whom to communicate the implementation of the commitments.
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At the national level, a National Framework Agreement for the implementation of the national plan for the implementation of the European Youth Guarantee 2014-2020 was in force until the end of 2020. A new National Framework Agreement is currently being prepared, which will continue the unification between state institutions, nationally representative organizations of employers, workers and youth, and the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria, to implement the Council Recommendation of 30 October 2020 on "A Bridge to Jobs - Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee".
At the local level, 107 local agreements have been concluded for cooperation between labor offices, municipalities, schools, employers, trade unions, NGOs, to support youth employment, to promote training and employment opportunities, to provide information on workers' rights and others. |
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Bahrain
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BHR |
Arab States |
No |
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Bahamas
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BHS |
Americas |
No |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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BIH |
Europe |
Yes |
2025 survey of the federal gov: NO
2025 survey of the Rep. of Srpska:
2023 survey:
The Republic of Srpska:
The Republic of Srpska is implementing the Youth Guarantee Program and the Program is part of the RS EPR 2023-2025.
The Rеpublic of Srpska coordinator for the Program is at the Ministry of Labor, War Veterans and Disabled Persons' Protection and it coordinates all activities with the relevant The Republic of Srpska institutions and the Ministry of Civil Affairs Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Republic of Srpska coordinator is fully involved in preparation of the Youth Guarantee Program Implementation Plan.
The Federation B&H:
In the Federation B&H Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Policy appointed coordinator and substitute member for activities in participations in the Youth Guarantee Program Implementation Plan.
Also, Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Policy appointed one member for Work Group in High Level and one member in Eksperts Work Group for preparation quality plan for implementation the Youth Guarantee Program.
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2022 survey:
In Republika Srpska, in accordance with the provisions of the Law on Youth Organization, the Youth Council of Republika Srpska has been formed, as an umbrella youth organization in its membership of the local and republican youth organization, with the aim of representing and representing their interests in the institutions of Republika Srpska in international co-operation, which, among other things, is concerned with the employment of young people and the development of youth entrepreneurship.
Likewise at the local community level, local youth counseling and local education and employment advice were formed, aimed at implementing the measures and activities identified by the strategic and operational documents at both the republic and the local level. |
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Belarus
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BLR |
Europe |
Yes |
2023 survey:
The Youth Council (Parliament) under the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus participates in the formation of the strategy for international youth cooperation in the EAEU and the annual roadmap for its implementation.
The Belarusian Republican Youth Union has established cooperation with the Russian student brigades.
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2022 survey:
In order to promote youth employment, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has established partnerships with educational authorities, business entities, youth public associations, and other civil society representatives.
For example, the Ministry of Education directly participated in developing and implementing employment promotion measures under the State Program on Social Protection and Promotion of Employment of the Population for 2016-2020.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, together with the Public Association “Belarusian Republican Youth Union”, work to support part-time employment of young people (in their free from studies time).
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2020 survey:
To promote youth employment, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has established partnerships with educational authorities, business entities, youth associations, and other civil society groups.
For example, the Ministry of Education has been directly involved in designing and implementing employment promotion measures as part of the State Program for Social Protection and Employment Promotion, 2016-2020.
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, in cooperation with the Youth Union of the Republic of Belarus has been addressing employment issues of young people when they have completed their studies.
As part of the implementation of the government’s youth policy, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has regularly contributed to various youth projects. For example, a representative of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection sits on the panel of a nation-wide youth project called "One Hundred Ideas for Belarus". This is a contest aimed at promoting innovation and professional mobility of young people and at designing and promoting innovative projects and forward-looking scientific and technical research.
Also, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and the Belarus Red Cross have been supporting a project of international technical assistance to promote youth employment. |
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Belize
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BLZ |
Americas |
No |
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Bolivia, Plurinational State of
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BOL |
Americas |
Yes |
2025:
Proposal for an Integrated Employment Policy. It includes intersectoral coordination with ministries and other central government institutions and intersectoral coordination with territorial autonomous governments. It also considers coordination with universities to close the employment gap, productive actors and cooperatives.
Integrated Employment Programme (PRIE) - Youth Component. A direct link with small entrepreneurs is foreseen, based on the previous experience with the Bolivia C-reactive Programme.
The PAE I and PAE II programmes were financed by the Inter-American Development Bank, and PRIE also has an initial financing commitment from the same organisation for implementation in the coming months.
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2024:
The aim is to establish an inter-sectoral and governmental articulation for the promotion of employment, aligned with the policy of industrialisation with import substitution. |
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Brazil
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BRA |
Americas |
Yes |
The National Pact for the Productive Inclusion of Youth |
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Barbados
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BRB |
Americas |
Yes |
"Job Start Plus" Programme. |
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Brunei Darussalam
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BRN |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
power Industry Steering Committee (MISC), an establishment under the MPEC, supports the MPEC's vision in ensuring effective manpower planning aligned to employability and employment, by focusing on gainful and sustainable jobs towards reducing unemployment in Brunei Darussalam.
The committee acts as a platform and steering body to enable tripartite collaboration between industry players, regulators and education/training institutions towards aligning the industry needs (job demands, qualifications, experience and skills) with the right manpower supply, at the right time. Currently, the MISC covers five identified critical sectors which are Hospitality and Tourism; Information and Communication Technology;Transportation & Logistics; Energy; and Construction, at which sectoral MISC Working Groups (MISC-WG) have also been set up and are led by industry players and regulators. |
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Botswana
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BWA |
Africa |
Yes |
MYSC AND LEA have established a partnership by signing an MOU through which LEA shall provide mentorship services to youth funded under the Youth Development Fund. MYSC and FNBB, through their partnership the youth in business have benefited in training and monetary sponsorship relevant in sustenance of their businesses.
Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) is a body under the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC), whose mandate is to coordinate issues of character building in partnership with Non-Government Organisation and Community-based Organisations. BNYC engages part of the stakeholders outside the government sphere, through social contracting of youth owned companies. |
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Central African Republic
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CAF |
Africa |
Yes |
The Central African Inter-professional Grouping and the majority of workers' organisations participate in dialogue platforms on employment promotion, including youth employment. The Ministry of Labour in collaboration with the ILO regularly develops collaborative initiatives with these key social partners.
United Nations agencies (FAO, UNFPA, UNICEF, OCHA, UNDP) as well as banking institutions (ADB and WB) contribute and participate in the employability of young people according to their wishes and their choice of socio-economic and professional reintegration. |
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Canada
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CAN |
Americas |
Yes |
2025:
The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy program funds strategic collaborations that brings stakeholders from different sectors together. The program also prioritizes partnerships for funding.
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2023:
The YESS program funds strategic collaborations that brings stakeholders from different sectors together. The program also prioritizes partnerships for funding.
Youth employment programs are delivered by the federal, provincial and territorial governments, and efforts are made to support complimentary among programs that impact youth employment. The Government of Canada, through the YESS, has committed to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition into the labour market.
Funding was committed for the creation of work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for post-secondary students through the Student Work Placement (SWP) Program. It helps post-secondary students to develop work ready skills, employers to hire and develop talent, and post-secondary institutions to keep pace with changing on-the-job expectations.
In 2020, the Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiative was launched to broaden the scope of WIL opportunities supported by the federal government to include new and emerging types. These opportunities help students connect with potential employers and peers in their chosen field, identify, develop, test, apply and articulate their skills in a work environment, and to develop transferable skills. This Initiative provides a stipend per opportunity to students participating, depending on the nature and intensity of the opportunity provided.
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2022:
The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy program funds strategic collaborations that brings stakeholders from different sectors together. The program also prioritizes partnerships for funding. |
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Switzerland
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CHE |
Europe |
Yes |
2023 and 2025:
See recent actions undertaken in the context of the Covid crisis (comment to question 1)
All actions taken in the context of vocational training are based on the principle of partnership between the Confederation, the cantons and labour organisations.
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2022
All actions in the field of vocational training are based on the principle of partnership between the Confederation, the cantons and labour organisations.
From March 2020, the unemployment insurance scheme has introduced additional measures (some of them temporary) to facilitate the entry of young people into the labour market in order to cope with the Covid pandemic: companies receiving compensation for reduced working hours (RHT) can take on apprentices and continue to employ them; trainers responsible for monitoring apprentices who have suffered a loss of work and who continue to supervise them in their training are entitled to compensation for RHT. Finally, from March to May 2020 as well as from January to September 2021, apprentices are entitled to the RHT allowance, with specific conditions for the second period (training must continue, the company is closed by order of the authorities or the main activities are prohibited, the RHT support is subsidiary). |
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Chile
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CHL |
Americas |
No |
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China
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CHN |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
2025:
Focus more on employment issue, especially the Youth Employment issue for the Global Development Initiative
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2024:
RSS, in association with All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (AFIC), released a guideline instrument to promote youth employment through organizing "Special Campus Job Fairs" for University graduates with over 10,000 private enterprises in 100 cities of China.
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Employment of youth is a priority in Global Development Initiative. |
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Côte d'Ivoire
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CIV |
Africa |
No |
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Cameroon
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CMR |
Africa |
Yes |
2025:
Partnership agreement between the Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training (MINEFOP) and the PUENE Françoise Foundation for Freedom (FPFL) on promoting youth employment as part of the Youth Connekt Cameroon (YCC) project.
2024:
partnership agreement between the Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training (MINEFOP) and the Fondation PUENE Françoise pour la Liberté (FPFL) on the promotion of Youth Employment within the framework of the Youth Connekt Cameroon (YCC) Project |
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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COD |
Africa |
Yes |
From 2009 to date, several initiatives that strenghten partnerships to promote youth employment have been put in place (such as PROYEN, PROCER, YEN, PED, PEJAB, Youth Employment Project/Social Fund, Youth Employment Project/INPP). |
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Congo
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COG |
Africa |
Yes |
To ensure greater involvement of social partners in resolving youth employment issues, some PES management committees are chaired by representatives of employers' organisations.
Similarly, there are plans to restructure the National Social Dialogue Committee (CNDS) and the National Labour Advisory Committee (CNCT) to include representatives of civil society. |
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Cook Islands
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COK |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
The Cook Islands have established a Youth Hub and a Youth Business Hub.
The Youth Business Hub is to help the transition of young people from school in to Employment
The Cook Islands National Youth Council also promote youth employment through workshops eg. on International Youth Day a workshop was carried out for Agriculture Sector, collaborating with Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture and the Business Trade and Investment Board |
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Colombia
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COL |
Americas |
Yes |
2025: no answer
2023:
Alliances with the private business sector are developed and their implementation is supported through incentives for hiring young people between 18 and 28 years of age. The Public Employment Service has also designed a strategy for the inclusion of young people in the labour market, which includes business management as an instrument to promote youth employment with the business sector.
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2022:
Partnerships with the private business sector are developed and their implementation is supported through incentives to hire young people between 18 and 28 years old. Work is also being carried out in the National Qualifications System to improve the relevance of the training process with a view to introducing changes in productivity. |
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Comoros
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COM |
Africa |
Yes |
2024
The Union des Chambres de Commerce, d'Industrie et de l'Artisanat has set up an ad hoc committee (Innov'lab business incubator).
Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts, which has the following tasks, among others
reaffirm the State's commitment to stimulating entrepreneurship among young people and women by
promoting concrete incentives favouring the status of entrepreneur
Sign Agreements and Conventions between the Maison de l'Emploi and other organisations (INSEED, UCCIA, University of Comoros and other national companies)
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2023 survey:
Signature of Agreements and Conventions between the Maison de l'Emploi and other organisations (INSEED, UCCIA, University of Comoros and other national companies)
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2022 survey:
There is an ad hoc committee (Innov'lab business incubator) at the Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts which has, among other things, the following missions: To engage and reaffirm the will of the State to stimulate the spirit of enterprise among young people and women via the promotion of concrete incentive measures favouring the status of entrepreneur
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2020 survey:
- UCCIA
- Platform for Young Entrepreneurs
- Youth Synergy
- Government Rapid Employment Programme in partnership with the Maison de l'Emploi (Job Centre)
- YES.COM project funded by IDB and Meck Moroni
- Employment project integrated local development in the Comoros (EDLIC), ILO financing
- Employment facility project
- Integration training project |
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Cabo Verde
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CPV |
Africa |
Yes |
2024:
Creation of the National Council for Employment and Vocational Training - CNEFP,
The CNEFP is an advisory body to the Minister of Finance and a body for
representatives of the public services, social partners and
and civil society, in the areas of professional qualification and employment.
employment, which is responsible for discussing, analysing and issuing opinions on these
sectors |
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Costa Rica
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CRI |
Americas |
Yes |
2025:
A governance system involving different institutions has been promoted to address their problems, including employment issues, creation of employment units, training courses, conditional cash transfers, dual education and others.
2024:
A system of governance has been promoted that involves different institutions to address their issues, including employment issues.
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Reference has been made to the Dual Education and Training law (No. 9728), which considers private-public partnerships for education. |
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Cuba
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CUB |
Americas |
Yes |
2025:
PARTNERSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS AND YOUTH AND MASS ORGANISATIONS. ESPECIALLY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF SERVICES SUCH AS JOB FAIRS.
PARTNERSHIPS WITH TRAINING CENTRES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULA AND COMPETENCIES AS PART OF CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHEMES.
2024:
Lineamientos de la Política Económica y Social del Partido y la Revolución. approved at the VIII Party Congress for the period 2021-2026. In particular number 109.
Macro-programme Human Development, Equity and Social Justice,
Project: Promotion and access to quality employment
Project: Integral transformation of communities, groups, families/households and people in vulnerable situations. Programme for the Advancement of Women (PAM)
Decree-Law 56/2021 "On the maternity of working women and the responsibility of families".
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Creation of alliances with the network of labour studies.
Establishment of the Technical Advisory Council of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.
Creation of the Social and Labour Observatory, attached to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.
Local and socio-cultural development projects in the communities. |
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Cyprus
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CYP |
Europe |
Yes |
2023:
Consultation and cooperation with local authorirites for the mapping and outreach of NEETs through the technical tripartite committee at local and central levels.
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2022:
Technical committees were drawn up in all regions with members from the social partners, local authorities, other departments of the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance, the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Human Resource Development Authority and the Youth Board. The purpose of the committees was the sharing of information and knowledge concerning ways to reach and activate young people and to create synergies between the PES and other participant organizations in order to deliver actions for the activation of young NEETs. |
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Czech Republic
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CZE |
Europe |
Yes |
Promotion of youth employment was strengthened within the existing partnerships, e.g. Employment Pacts working on regional basis. For projects oriented on support of youth employment, the programme partnerships for implementation were established. |
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Germany
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DEU |
Europe |
Yes |
2025:
Alliance for Initial and Further Training "Allianz für Aus- und Weiterbildung" is a partnership of different stakeholders on the training and labour market - and thus also including the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the Federal Employment Agency. The Alliance pursues the goal of helping mostly all young people to achieve a qualified vocational qualification and strengthening the dual vocational training system.
The joint initiative of the Federal Government, the Länder and the Federal Employment Agency “Abschluss und Anschluss - Bildungsketten bis zum Ausbildungsabschluss” (Graduation and Continuation - Education Chains Up to Vocational Training Qualification - Education Chains Initiative) aims to recognize the potential of young people and help them make their future career choices early on and in an action-oriented manner. The Initiative focuses on better aligning the instruments of the Federal Government and the Länder in order to prevent support gaps and double funding.
In the youth employment agencies the agencies providing social benefits under Books II, III and VIII of the Social Code and, partly also the administrations of schools, work together to accompany and support young people during their transition from school to work. Through the cooperation of the three social benefit agencies in the youth employment agencies young people receive support from a single source.
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2024:
Alliance for Initial and Further Training "Allianz für Aus- und Weiterbildung" is a partnership of different stakeholders on the training and labour market - and thus also including the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the Federal Employment Agency. The Alliance pursues the goal of helping mostly all young people to achieve a qualified vocational qualification and strengthening the dual vocational training system.
The joint initiative of the Federal Government, the Länder and the Federal Employment Agency “Abschluss und Anschluss - Bildungsketten bis zum Ausbildungsabschluss” (Graduation and Continuation - Education Chains Up to Vocational Training Qualification - Education Chains Initiative) aims to recognize the potential of young people and help them make their future career choices early on and in an action-oriented manner. The Initiative focuses on better aligning the instruments of the Federal Government and the Länder in order to prevent support gaps and double funding.
In the youth employment agencies the agencies providing social benefits under Books II, III and VIII of the Social Code and, partly also the administrations of schools, work together to accompany and support young people during their transition from school to work. Through the cooperation of the three social benefit agencies in the youth employment agencies young people receive support from a single source.
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2023:
Germany has various alliances that all share the goal of helping young people successfully transition from school to vocational training or academic study and subsequently into employment. In particular:
• The establishment of youth employment agencies
• The Alliance for Initial and Further Training
• The Educational Chains Leading to Vocational Qualifications initiative
As Germany is a federal state, benefits and services for young people are provided both by the Federal Government and by the Länder and local authorities. Vocational integration benefits and services are provided on the basis of the German Social Code (Sozialgesezbuch/SGB) – Book II (Basic Security Benefits for Job Seekers), Book III (Employment Promotion) and Book VIII (Youth Welfare) – and are delivered by various agencies (job centres, employment agencies and youth welfare offices). Inter-agency coordination is necessary to ensure that young people receive the support they need. This is to avoid duplication of effort and gaps in support. The three social service providers cooperate in youth employment agencies in order to provide young people with one-stop support. This represents true added value that can provide young people with decisive help in entering employment. Other key partners for youth employment agencies are schools, as it often already becomes evident at school which young people need support in the transition from school to employment. Close collaboration enables schools to facilitate access to youth employment agencies.
The Alliance for Initial and Further Training is a cooperation between the Federal Government, industry, unions, the Länder and the Federal Employment Agency. The aim is to strengthen vocational training, which is a central pillar in fulfilment of the Youth Guarantee. This close cooperation ensures that training regulations are updated in line with employers’ needs. The new agreement of the Alliance for Initial and Further Training is due to be signed on the 20th August 2019.
The initiative "Graduation and continuation – Education chains up to the vocational training qualification” embodies the shared responsibility of the Federal Government, the Länder and the Federal Employment Agency for successful transition from school to employment. The initiative centres around the establishment of agreements between the Federal Government, the Länder and the Federal Employment Agency to coordinate their respective support programmes in Länder-level strategies. It supports adolescents in finishing school, finding an apprenticeship placement and successfully completing their vocational education and training. Agreements have been concluded with 13 countries, which are valid until the end of 2020. An extension and further development of the Education Chains initiative beyond 2020 is being prepared. |
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Djibouti
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DJI |
Africa |
Yes |
2025
The declaration on employment signed on 20 February 2021 by the leaders of employers' and trade union organisations, civil society and the United Nations system coordinator.
2024
The declaration for employment signed on 20/02/21 by the leaders of employers' organisations and trade unions, civil society, the coordinator of the United Nations system |
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Dominica
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DMA |
Americas |
Yes |
Dominica Youth Business Trust (DYBT). The DYNT Board of trustee comprises representative of the Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC), Dominica State College, Dominica Bar Association, Financial Institutions and the National Youth Council.
DTBT is a member of the Youth Business International, Global Enterprise Congress and Caribbean of Youth Business Trusts
DYBT is actively engaged in fostering entrepreneurship among young people in Dominica. This initiative, supported by the Commonwealth Youth Programme, the Government of Dominica, the Organization of American States, and the Caribbean Development Bank, focuses on helping young Dominicans aged 18 to 35 who aspire to own a business but lack the necessary resources, knowledge, and experience.
Key efforts and programs of the DYBT include:
1. Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP): This is a comprehensive four-week program, which includes a one-week Achievement Motivation Training (AMT) and three additional weeks of sessions covering various aspects of entrepreneurship.
2. Small Business Assistance Facility (SBAF): Aimed at entrepreneurs who are already in business, this program offers a special two-day workshop covering key management topics such as record keeping, marketing, and cash flow management.
3. Mentorship Program: An integral component of DYBT, the Mentorship Program provides guidance and support to young entrepreneurs, facilitated in part through funding from the Caribbean Development Bank and technical support from the Barbados Youth Business Trust.
4. Social Enterprise Incubator Program: This newly launched program, in collaboration with the Barbados Youth Business Trust and funded by the European Union, aims to support new and existing entrepreneurs in developing social enterprises that address various social challenges.
5. Regular Training Sessions and Workshops: DYBT regularly hosts training programs and workshops to enhance the skills and knowledge of entrepreneurs, including topics like risk management and e-commerce.
Overall, the Dominica Youth Business Trust is dedicated to empowering young entrepreneurs, helping them develop successful and sustainable businesses, and contributing to the economic growth of Dominica. These efforts are particularly significant given the challenges young entrepreneurs face in the region, including limited labour opportunities and challenges for female entrepreneurs. DYBT's programs are designed to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for all young entrepreneurs in Dominica.
Also through the Youth Development Division's - job attachment component of the Skills Training programme, the YDD has been able to develop and maintain relationships with many public and private sector organizations in Dominica. Interns are frequently sent to these establishments for on-the-job training which may lead to possible absorption of that intern into the organization. Through these partnerships, it is also common for the YDD to receive requests from establishments wanting to fill vacancies.
The Ministry of Tourism has also collaborated with the Dominica State College (DSC) in regards to the Culinary Arts section of the college in reference to training and also with the Dominica Festivals Commission (DFC) in recruiting youths in the ushering of Dignitaries VIP and Serving. |
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Denmark
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DNK |
Europe |
Yes |
A central tenant of the The Youth Pledge is a framework for cross-sectoral partnerships between the state, workers and employee unions, civil society groups and companies. The central idea behind the partnerships is to bring together all responsible actors in society to help the roughly 43.000 without no employment and education to come closer to employment compared to before. |
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Dominican Republic
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DOM |
Americas |
Yes |
2025: no answer
2020
The Chambers of Commerce are a key ally in the presentation of the National First Employment Plan to companies with the capacity to form part of this plan.
Exchanges with the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (ANJE) aim ai establishing alliances for the implementation of the National First Employment Plan. The National Council on Disability (CONADIS) participated in order to achieve the goal of 620 young people with disabilities inserted in formal jobs out of some 6,200 young people in first jobs under the Plan.
Alliances have been established with representatives of the Civil Society, with the aim of facilitating the selection process of the most vulnerable young first job seekers, so that they can be inserted in formal jobs. |
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Algeria
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DZA |
Africa |
No |
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Ecuador
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ECU |
Americas |
Yes |
2025
The Public Employment Service (Encuentra Empleo) of the Ministry of Labour signed a cooperation agreement with the Telefónica Foundation to provide free training for young people and strengthen their professional profile to promote their integration into the labour market.
Likewise, the Commitment to Employment project seeks to strengthen the professional profile of young people between 18 and 29 years of age, through training and certification of labour skills to promote their access to the labour market.
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2024:
Component 1 of the "Commitment to Employment" project proposes to carry out an information survey to identify the needs of the labour market, which will be carried out in January 2024, through technical assistance from the Inter-American Development Bank, and which consists of a survey of the employer sector on training needs, skills certification and the main job profiles required. Thus, in December, several meetings were held with national chambers of commerce in order to socialise the survey. Likewise, in the second quarter of 2024 it is planned to generate approaches with the business sector to publicise the benefits of the aforementioned project.
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2023:
The Public Employment Service "Encuentra Empleo" has signed agreements with Fundación Telefónica, among others, to strengthen the employment profile of young people.
Likewise, the "Commitment to Employment" project seeks to strengthen the professional profile of young people aged 18 to 26 through training and certification of people through partnerships with the Ecuadorian Vocational Training Service, conformity assessment bodies and private training operators.
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2022:
The Youth Employment Project works in alliance with private companies, guaranteeing labour rights and increasing the possibilities of an upward career path for the young people hired. So far, 1,423 agreements have been signed with private companies nationwide. |
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Egypt
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EGY |
Africa |
Yes |
1. The initiative to qualify five million young people for the labor market in the field of information technology (Tawwar wa Ghayyar), in cooperation with Microsoft - Ministry of Communications - Care Foundation.
2. Training young people on how to get suitable work in line with their skills in cooperation with the ILO.
3. Preparing and raising the competencies of trainers in the field of information technology, e-marketing, digital transformation and artificial intelligence to raise the level of services in cooperation with training academies and civil society.
4. Establishing technological projects based on innovative human-centered thinking in cooperation with the UNDP.
5. Supporting and empowering young entrepreneurs by placing all services, solutions and events under a set of programs (incubation / training, guidance and consulting / financing) in cooperation with the Academy of Scientific Research - British Council - Microsoft - UNDP. |
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Eritrea
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ERI |
Africa |
Yes |
NUEYS has been participating with UN Development Agencies, such as UNDP, UNFPA to promote youth employment through training and credit schemes. |
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Spain
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ESP |
Europe |
Yes |
2025: no answer
2024
The Spanish Chamber of Commerce participates in the National Youth Guarantee System, as an Intermediate Body, developing the Comprehensive Qualification and Employment Programme (PICE) through its network of Chambers throughout the territory.
The Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI) participates in the National Youth Guarantee System, as an Intermediate Body, providing training for youth employment for young people registered in the Youth Guarantee.
The Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) participates in the National Youth Guarantee System, as an Intermediate Body, developing calls for selective processes for the formalisation of training contracts for young people registered in the Youth Guarantee.
The Fundación Instituto Cameral de Creación y Desarrollo de la Empresa (INCYDE) has participated in the National Youth Guarantee System as an Intermediate Body and now as a Direct Beneficiary of the ESF+ Administrative Unit, developing a Youth Entrepreneurship Itinerary for young people registered in the Youth Guarantee.
The ONCE Foundation participates both as an Intermediate Body and as a Direct Beneficiary of the ESF+ Administrative Unit and develops employment insertion programmes for people with disabilities.
The Fundación Bancaria la Caixa develops aid aimed at companies for the recruitment of young people registered in the National Youth Guarantee System.
The Fundación Secretariado Gitano participates in the Youth Guarantee as a Direct Beneficiary of the ESF+ Administrative Unit through actions that aim to improve the employability of the Roma community as a way to social inclusion.
Spanish Red Cross participates in Youth Guarantee as a Direct Beneficiary of the ESF+ Administrative Unit, developing programmes aimed at vulnerable young people.
Acción contra el Hambre participates in the Youth Guarantee as a Direct Beneficiary of the ESF+ Administrative Unit, promoting access to the labour market as a tool to escape exclusion, poverty and food insecurity.
Ayuda en Acción participates in the Youth Guarantee as a Direct Beneficiary of the ESF+ Administrative Unit through actions that promote training and employability of young people through professional support and by providing tools to help them achieve this.
YMCA participates in Youth Guarantee as a Direct Beneficiary of the ESF+ Administrative Unit developing second chance programmes for young people.
The CEPAiM Foundation Comprehensive Action with Migrants participates in the Youth Guarantee as a Direct Beneficiary of the ESF+ Administrative Unit, implementing actions to promote the improvement of skills of young people in vulnerable situations, in order to facilitate their social and labour inclusion.
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2023:
The Spanish Chamber of Commerce participates in the National Youth Guarantee System, as an Intermediate Body, developing the Comprehensive Qualification and Employment Programme (PICE) through its network of Chambers throughout the territory.
The Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI) participates in the National Youth Guarantee System, as an Intermediate Body, providing training for youth employment for young people registered in the Youth Guarantee.
The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) participates in the National Youth Guarantee System, as an Intermediate Body, developing calls for selective processes for the formalisation of training contracts for young people registered in the Youth Guarantee.
The State Research Agency (AEI) participates in the National Youth Guarantee System, as an Intermediate Body, developing calls for applications for grants to promote youth employment and implementation of the Youth Guarantee in R&D&I.
The Fundación Instituto Cameral de Creación y Desarrollo de la Empresa (INCYDE) participates in the National Youth Guarantee System as an Intermediate Body, developing a Youth Entrepreneurship Itinerary for young people registered in the Youth Guarantee.
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2022 survey:
A fundamental role in the development of the Youth Guarantee 2014-2020 has been played by the agreements signed with entities and institutions whose participation has been key to improving the employability of young people. Of particular note is the collaboration agreement with the Higher Council of Spanish Chambers of Commerce (2014), which has given rise to commitments that have been directly reflected in employability actions; or the collaboration agreement with
the Instituto de la Juventud (INJUVE) (2015), which has made it possible to reinforce the process of registering young people in the Youth Guarantee File. The collaboration agreement with the Federation of Business Associations of Insertion Companies (FAEDEI), which has enabled the development of joint assistance work, has also been of fundamental importance.
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2020 survey:
Within the framework of the implementation of the Youth Guarantee, there is an agreement with the Official Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Services and Navigation of Spain and with the Youth Institute.
In the framework of the Plan de Choque por el Empleo Joven, there is an agreement with the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces. |
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Estonia
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EST |
Europe |
Yes |
Youth Guarantee steering group (around 40 different institutions) |
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Ethiopia
|
ETH |
Africa |
Yes |
national Youth revolving Fund |
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Finland
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FIN |
Europe |
Yes |
The main mechanism in the implementation of the Youth guarantee is the One-Stop-Shop network (Ohjaamo).
The idea is to gather different service providers under one roof from public, private and third sector. The concept is based on networking and building partnerships. There is a national steering group for Ohjaamo network and at the local level Ohjaamos' build partnerships with local actors.
There is also a national Youth Guarantee working group that comments, shares ideas and follows the implementation. |
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Fiji
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FJI |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
2024
Co-ordination with Fiji Chamber of Commerce including Fiji Commerce and Employer's Federation and Fiji Trade Union Congress.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Strengthens youth employment through its Youth Training Center's providing courses such as Certificate 4 in Music, Certificate 4 in organic Agriculture and Certificate 3 in Carpentry, Certificate 3 in Carpentry,Certificate 4 in Agriculture and through other short courses with community needs and industry on a need basis.
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2020
The portfolio of Employment together with Youth and Sports under one Ministry is an example of the commitment to strengthen youth participation in employment pathways. |
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France
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FRA |
Europe |
Yes |
2025:
* Depuis la loi Plein emploi (décembre 2023), la transformation du service public de l'emploi (France Travail) s'accompagne de la construction d'un "Réseau pour l'emploi" qui regroupe l'ensemble des parties prenantes de l'emploi, la formation et l'insertion : l'opérateur France Travail, l'État, les collectivités locales, les missions locales (qui suivent les jeunes) et Cap emploi (qui suit les personnes handicapées);
* Acteurs de la formation professionnelle (OPCO);
* Acteurs privés (entreprises, associations, etc.);
* Coopération avec financeurs : par exemple financements européens, Erasmus +;
2024:
Partnerships in the framework of inter-institutional cooperation (PES, Pôle emploi, Union nationale des missions locales, CAP emploi)
Vocational training actors (OPCO)
Private actors (companies, associations, etc.)
Cooperation with funders: e.g. European funding, Erasmus +
Youth Policy Advisory Council (Conseil d'orientation des politiques de jeunesse) |
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Gabon
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GAB |
Africa |
Yes |
-As part of the professional integration of young people, the Minister of Labour, Employment and Vocational Training, chaired, on 23 October 2017 in Libreville, the signing ceremony of the Framework Partnership Contract "Youth Apprenticeship" between the Office of Ports and Harbors of Gabon (Oprag) and the Fund to support vocational integration and reintegration (FIR), in the presence of the Director General of the National Employment Office (ONE) The introduction of the youth apprenticeship contract is one of the decisions resulting from the first social conferences held in 2014. Since then, it has engaged youth in sectors and industries such as mining, food and beverages, and machinery. |
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United Kingdom
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GBR |
Europe |
Yes |
2025:
Please refer to our response to question 10.2.
Scotland:
Additionally in Scotland, as part of the Non One Left Behind approach, the Scottish & Local Government work together with public, private, and third sector organisations to design and deliver services offering employability support. The services are delivered locally, ensuring individuals, including young people, receive person centred and tailored support to help them progress into sustainable employment.
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2022 survey:
Our National Employer Partnership Team leads engagement with employers and representative bodies - as part of our ongoing efforts to develop and maintain national partnerships through which we can support young people. Partnership Managers in Jobcentres are responsible for building links with local welfare-to-work service providers, including further education colleges and independent training providers. DWP’s Sector-based Work Academy Programme – SWAP - (training, work experience and a guaranteed job interview) is delivered by Jobcentres in partnership with employers and local training providers. It allows people to learn the skills and behaviours that employers in particular industries look for. SWAPs are employer-driven and designed around job vacancies. Placements are developed by Jobcentres in partnership with employers and training providers.
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2020 survey:
The Mentoring Circles initiative was introduced from April 2019 and is intended to support young people who are aged 16-24 giving them an opportunity to build on their employability skills through facilitating interaction with employers. The main aim of Mentoring Circles is to increase the confidence, motivation and job search skills of the young people to help them move closer to employment by raising their aspirations and fostering a can-do approach. |
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Georgia
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GEO |
Europe |
Yes |
2025:
In order to strengthen public-private partnership, in 2021 the Georgian Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia jointly established a non-profit (non-commercial) legal entity - Skills Agency. Skills Agency aims to ensure the involvement of the private sector in VET, develop qualifications in line with the labour market needs, support innovative training, increase competition and provide better employment opportunities. The Skills Agency plays an important role in fostering partnerships by providing consultations and capacity-building activities for private companies. It assists private companies in developing training and retraining programs, gaining the status of a training enterprise and engaging in dual programs. These initiatives aim to create better employment opportunities for citizens of Georgia, including youth.
Moreover, in order to strengthen public private partnerships, the Ministry has a new initiative that envisages bringing private sector in the management process of vocational education. In this regard, cooperation is underway with leading private companies in various sectors, including construction, carpentry, hospitality, etc.
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2023:
In September 2019, the Youth Agency was established, which is a government agency and unites three agencies working on youth issues: the Youth Policy Management Department of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, the National Center for Children and Youth and the National Children and Youth Fund. The aim is to create a youth environment in Georgia with the direct participation and involvement of young people. In addition, Youth Agency aims to create a youth ecosystem with European standards, where all young people will be able to realize their potential and actively participate in all aspects of public life. |
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Ghana
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GHA |
Africa |
Yes |
2025:
Government agencies that promote youth entrepreneurship in Ghana include the National Youth Authority, Youth Employment Agency, National Entrepreneurship And Innovation Programme, National Board for Small Scale Industries, Vocational and Technical Training Centers and Microfinance programs. These entire agency body/institutions create partnership programs to promote youth employment.
2020:
YEA modules on sanitation and waste management is being implemented by a private sector company. |
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Guinea
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GIN |
Africa |
No |
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Gambia
|
GMB |
Africa |
Yes |
The Platform for Employment, Networking, Dialogue and Action (PENDA) is a committee that meets quarterly to discuss employment issues. |
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Guinea - Bissau
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GNB |
Africa |
Yes |
Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Agriculture, and Service. |
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Equatorial Guinea
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GNQ |
Africa |
Yes |
No further information is available. |
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Greece
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GRC |
Europe |
Yes |
2023:
Some programmes are the following:
- Counceling Support, Training and Certification in the field of Digital Marketing for unemployed up to 29 years old in small and medium-sized enterprises in the Tourism sector with the aim to provide professional advisory support services, training (theoretical and practical), and the certification of knowledge and skills to 1940 young unemployed people aged up to 29, registered in Public Employment Services registry, from all Regions of the country. Responsible institutions: National Strategic Reference Framework (NSFR) Executive Structure of Employment and Social Economy of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, and the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (INSETE)
Source of Finance: co-financed by the Greek State and the European Union (European Social Fund/Youth Employment Initiative), through the OP "Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning 2014-2020".
- Pilot program for training, consulting, certification of the unemployed in the sectors of activity of the Blue Economy with the scope of the implementation of an integrated counseling, training and certification program for the unemployed, through the acquisition or upgrading of knowledge and skills in specialties related to the Blue Economy, a competitive sector of the Greek economy, with high growth potential and increasing demand trends in jobs. The beneficiaries of the action are 3,000 unemployed people aged 18 to 29, registered in the Public Employment Services, who are not in education, employment or training. The beneficiaries of this pilot program are provided with consulting and certification training services, which include: 160 hours of theoretical training & 280 hours of practical training in companies.Responsible institution: National Strategic Reference Framework (NSFR) Executive Structure of Employment and Social Economy of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, with partners the Labour Institution of the greek general labour confederation (INE GSEE) association with Research Center of the University of Piraeus.Source of Finance: The measure is co-financed by the Greek State and the European Union (European Social Fund/Youth Employment Initiative), through the EP. "Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning 2014-2020".
- Consulting Support, Training, Certification and Promotion in the Employment of Uneployed Young People aged 25 - 29 in the ICT sector. The scope of this measure is the provision of personalized Counseling, Theoretical Training, Practical Training and Certification services for 1,600 unemployed people, registered in the Public Employment Services, aged 25-29, university graduates from departments of Information Technology and Communications or VET graduates in specialties of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), from all regions of the country, in order to acquire additional knowledge, basic and specific professional skills in subjects related to the ICT sector.
Responsible institution: Federation of Hellenic Information Technology & Communications Enterprises (SEPE)
Source of Finance: The project is co-financed by the Greek State and the European Union (European Social Fund/Youth Employment Initiative), through the OP "Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning 2014-2020".
- ALMA (Aim, Learn, Master, Achieve): is designed as a social empowerment initiative for disadvantaged young people aged 18 to 29 not in employment, education or training (NEETs). It will be launched over the course of 2022 and financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+). It is based on the concept of the transformational effect of a work-related learning experience abroad (in another EU country) included in a comprehensive project cycle and an individual tailor-based approach.
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2022:
1. Pursuant to the VS/2016/0105 financing agreement (title: Youth Guarantee “Three steps finding a job”) signed between the Ministry of Labour and the European Commission in the framework of the EU program for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI), the Ministry of Labour in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, the Manpower Organisation (OAED) and the Municipality of Egaleo were engaged in implementing information and awareness activities in the context of the Youth Guarantee.
In addition, as part of the EU program for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) a project under the title “NEETs on Board” has been implemented with the aim to outreach and motivate aged 15-29 NEETs residing in the areas of Piraeus, islands of Saronic Gulf and East Peloponnese through the establishment and operation of networks consisting of public / private and local / regional / national actors who are active in the fields of Blue Growth and Social Economy.
The main policy theme addressed by the project was the acceleration of the Youth Guarantee implementation in Greece in the aforementioned economic sectors by increasing synergies with relevant stakeholders. Information sharing, communication and outreach activities led to both objectives:
-To better inform / engage Youth Guarantee provision and governance stakeholders by promoting two – way communication and cooperation mechanisms within the Member State; and
-To better inform young people about the Youth Guarantee, engage with and reach out to them.
2. The current Youth Guarantee Action Plan also aims at addressing the brain-drain effect. To this end, an informal, interministerial and interdisciplinary expert group has been established by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs for the exchange of scientific views, sharing of information and knowledge about the actions developed by each institution to address the phenomenon and the design of new smart actions. |
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Grenada
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GRD |
Americas |
Yes |
Partnership with many Private and Public stakeholders for direct form of training to provide an opportunity for young persons to be adequately prepared for the job market through On-the-Job-Training.
This sub-levels are:
- Persons who have academic or skill qualifications for targeted occupational areas, but just want the practical experience
- Persons who completed their respective direct skills training and want the practical experience
- Persons who want to acquire the respective skill set “on-the-job”, that was not offered in the direct skills training component
Trainees are placed in the private and public sector. Potential partners (Managers, Business Owners, Head of Government’s Departments and other areas.
The placement areas targeted are determined by:
- Needs of the demand-driven sectors
- Predominant skill set of the trainees
- Attachment areas available
Our Direct Skills Component of our programmes provide opportunities for young persons to acquire employable technical and vocational skills with a focus on the acquisition of technical and vocational skills. This component will offer TVET courses island wide. These courses are as follows: |
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Guatemala
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GTM |
Americas |
Yes |
2025:
Meetings have been held with multinational companies, chambers, guilds and business sector associations to promote public employment programmes and services that seek to promote youth employability, such as the My First Job Grant Programme.
The National Programme of Workshop Schools and Employment Workshops, with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).
National Youth Council (CONJUVE): Seeks to increase youth access to skills and qualifications training, guiding their insertion into the labour market with decent employment or through the entrepreneurial culture; collaborates with private companies to develop internships, conducts training workshops on business plans.
2024:
What is the My First Job Grant Programme?
It is one of the measures promoted by the Government of Guatemala in terms of youth employability, with a focus on the creation of labour skills, which seeks to have an impact on the labour market.
What is its objective?
To promote and support the hiring of young people from 18 to 24 years of age for a period of 4 months, as apprentices, for a specific trade through their performance and access to training developed by the same company.
Who promotes this initiative?
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, through the Vice-Ministry of Labour Administration, with the support of the employer sector of the private initiative.
Ministry of Economy.
Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare.
Ministry of Education.
Public-private alliances for INTECAP training.
Alliances with Municipalities, strengthening VUMES.
Foundations, grants awarded.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
CACIF.
Trade Union Organisations.
CONJUVE.
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2023:
Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare:
The General Directorate of Employment maintains permanent alliances with the productive sector to support and implement various programmes and services that promote youth employment such as the "Beca Mi Primer Empleo" programme, The National Employment Service, Dual Education Programmes "Escuelas Taller" and other services that strengthen the employability of the youth population.
Ministry of Economy:
Ministry of Labour
Ministry of Education
Promotion of INTECAP trainings with private companies Partnerships Municipalities
Foundations
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Local associations and NGOs
Partnership with GAN
Contract with INTECAP
MSMES
Financing agreement with European Union
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2022:
The National Youth Council (CONJUVE) has established the following partnerships of “Coordination, logistics and calls for applications for Job Fairs” with :
- Ministry of Labour and Social Security - Coordination of job fair events
- National Registry of Persons -Accompaniment
- Judiciary - Criminal records support
- Ministry of the Interior - Access to Police Records Management Support
- Chamber of Commerce
The Technical Institute for Training and Productivity reports the following partnerships are established with the following entities:
- Companies give INTECAP participants the opportunity to do their internships. In addition, some young people are given the opportunity to join the company as employees after completing their training.
- Companies give INTECAP participants the opportunity to receive practical training according to the Dual Training model. In this case, some young people are also given the opportunity to join the company as employees after completing their training.
- Central Government Institutions (Secretariats, Ministries): With these institutions, partnerships are made through Inter-institutional Agreements, which favour the training of young people and adults.
As far as the General Directorate of Employment of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare is concerned, it communicates the following:
Furthermore, inter-institutional technical working tables were established for the formulation of the National Policy on Decent Employment. The technical working tables aim to build an enabling space to influence the implementation of actions that promote decent employment for the Guatemalan population, which includes youth employment.
Through the “Ventanillas Únicas Municipales de Empleo”( VUME), which operate in alliance with the municipalities, services of intermediation, orientation and labour promotion are developed, in addition to referring the user to education, training and entrepreneurship programmes.
The Ministry of Social Development has established the following alliances:
- Jorge R. Toruño Lizarralde S.J. Foundation for Education and Development (Public-Private partnership): The Ministry is in the process of incorporating young people proposed by this entity in companies to work as apprentices.
- Technical Institute for Training and Productivity (Public partnership) : the Ministry has an agreement to give a motivational course called "Integral Personal Development -DPI-".
- Jutiapa Chamber of Commerce (Public-Private partnership): Since 2016, the Ministry has been invited by this entity and has been working with companies in this subsidiary to incorporate young people into the formal labour market. |
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Guyana
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GUY |
Americas |
No |
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Honduras
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HND |
Americas |
No |
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Croatia
|
HRV |
Europe |
Yes |
Development and implementation of Youth Guarantee Implementation Plan (YGIP) is the responsibility of the Council for Implementation of YGIP, a national working group of the minister of Labour, consisting of representatives of relevant bodies implementing YGIP measures, social partners, chamber of commerce and industry, and civil society organizations, including youth representatives. This Council has been active since 2014 and its' aim is coordinating the activities of stakeholders responsible for the implementation of measures and policies aimed at facilitating the transition of young people from education or inactivity to the labour market. |
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Haiti
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HTI |
Americas |
No |
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Hungary
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HUN |
Europe |
Yes |
2025:
We are builing county and micro-regional level partnerships for NEET outreach. NEETs are particularly in need of a network of organisations working on the same objective, as partnership partnership can be particularly effective in achieving common goals
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2023:
YOUTH: Natinoal Youth Council; Hungarian Youth Conference; National Union of Students in Hungary (HÖOK)
The partnership between the Public Employment Service (the entity responsible for the implementation of the Youth Guarantee), training/education institutions and employers has been established and enhanced, while the relation between the PES and civil society organisations has also been strengthened.
As a result of the regular consultation with the National Youth Council, the state will take over the cost of the first language exam and the KRESZ (Highway Code) exam for young people.
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2022:
With the introduction of the Youth Guarantee higher emphasis has been placed on partnerships as the implementation of the Youth Guarantee requires strong partnerships between various stakeholders. The partnership between the Public Employment Service – as the body responsible for the implementation of the Guarantee – the training/education institutions and employers has been established and enhanced, while the relation between the PES and civil society organisations have also been strengthened.
Regarding the National Youth Strategy, civil society organisations (mainly youth organisations) have been involved throughout the process of designing and implementing the strategy. |
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Indonesia
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IDN |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Preparation and initiation of the National Strategy for Youth Entrepreneurship pilot project supported by the Indonesian Government-UNFPA Cooperation Program. Furthermore, this effort is also supported by UNDP through Youth Co:Lab which is involved in National Strategy for Youth Entrepreneurship Strategy Advocacy in 2023 • Implementation of TVET has involved the industries/private sectors as partners, including in preparing vocational and polytechnic curricula, implementing internships, and teaching practitioners at vocational schools/polytechnics. • At the Ministry of Education and Culture, there are programs for Superior Central Vocational Schools (Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Pusat Unggulan), Vocational Schools that support Industry 4.0, Partnerships between vocational education units and industries/private sectors, strengthening internships, teaching factories, and student certification which encourage Vocational Schools to collaborate with industries/private sectors.
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2022:
1. Skills to Succeed Indonesia: Training of Skill to Work and Entrepreneurship for Youth – Save the Children Indonesia/Yayasan Sayangi Tunas Cilik and Accenture Indonesia.
Skills to Succed Indonessia focuses on improving youth work readiness by developing 4 main training modules (soft skills, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career guidance), as well as one financial literacy application (Dooit, available on Google Playstore). This programme helps train teachers, students or job seekers, including those with disabilities. Hopefully this programme will be replicated and adopted through Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, and Ministry of Manpower to all Indonesian Vocational School, so in the medium to long term may help lower unemployment rate and increase the productivity of Indonesian youth.
2. Skilled Youth Homes (Rumah Muda Terampil/RMT) – Indonesia Business Links and Accenture Indonesia
Skilled youth home is implemented in Ngembeh Village, Dlanggu District, Mojokerto Regency East Java by Indonesia Business Links and Accenture Indonesia with local stakeholders. This programme is directed for young people and women’s group to encourage them to start a business and become reliable young entrepreneurs, and also to create jobs for local communities through an eco-business model and ensure programme sustainability through social entrepreneurship. |
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India
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IND |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
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Ireland
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IRL |
Europe |
Yes |
2025:
The Employment and Youth Engagement Charter, which was launched in May of 2024, was informed by consultation with various stakeholders including the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC), the Labour Market Advisory Council Employer Sub-Group (comprising industry leaders, business representative groups and Government officials), the National Youth Council of Ireland and the Irish National Organisation for the Unemployed.
Please see 1.1 for further reference. Also please see 1.2 and 2.1 in reference to the Labour Market Advisory Council.
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2023:
Ireland has established a Labour Market Advisory Council, appointed by the Minister for Social Protection. The Council is an independent group, with a role of providing advice to Government. The membership of the group includes labour market leaders, industry leaders and worker and employer representative organisations. |
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Iran, Islamic Republic of
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IRN |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
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Iraq
|
IRQ |
Arab States |
Yes |
The government declared that there are to some extent partnerships with youth-led organisations and employers. |
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Iceland
|
ISL |
Europe |
No |
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Israel
|
ISR |
Europe |
Yes |
Civil society is very much engaged in the pilot as a partner of the Ministry. |
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Italy
|
ITA |
Europe |
Yes |
2022:
The following are the Memoranda of Understanding/Agreements engaged the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies/ANPAL with other parties:
- A series of trilateral and bilateral agreements have been signed between INPS, the Ministry of Labour, and the Regions for the implementation of the "Traineeships" measure of the PON IOG (Youth Employment) for the better and more capillary disbursement of the traineeship allowances due to the young participants in the Youth Guarantee.
- Memorandum of Understanding for the promotion of the Youth Guarantee Plan in the context of professional offices and among professionals, signed by the Minister of Labour, the President of "Confprofessioni" and the President of "Adepp", the Association of private social security institutions.
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies and the Cassa Italiana Di Previdenza ed Assistenza Dei Geometri Liberi Professionisti (CIPAG) for the promotion, support and involvement of young NEET surveyors in the "Youth Guarantee" programme, as well as active participation in the - Support for self-employment and self-entrepreneurship.
- Agreement to regulate the collaborative development of activities of common interest pursuant to art. 15 of Law 7 August 1990, no. 241 between ANPAL and Ente Nazionale per il Microcredito. The agreement governs the institutional collaboration between the above-mentioned Administrations for the implementation of the project National pathways to self-employment and self-entrepreneurship YES I start-up.
- Agreement with Unioncamere with the aim of providing nationwide support for self-employment and self-entrepreneurship preparatory to the access of young NEETs enrolled in the Youth Guarantee Programme to the subsidised credit facility established at national level called "SELFIEmployment".
- Agreement between ANPAL and AFOL (Agenzia Metropolitana per la Formazione e l'Orientamento e il Lavoro - Metropolitan Agency for Training, Guidance and Employment) for the implementation of the operation "Est-Lavoro", aimed at developing an integrated model of intervention to support employment for unemployed people and job seekers, particularly young people. The project is aimed at creating and consolidating a network of public and private entities that contribute to sustaining and qualifying the employment impact of the Westfield Milano development in Segrate. |
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Jamaica
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JAM |
Americas |
Yes |
2024: National Initiatives as follows:
1. Partnerships for the LIFT programme with ministries, department and agencies. 2. HOPE Programme - HOPE, National Service Corps Programme, offered to unattached youth between the ages of 17 and 29, the HOPE National Service Corps is designed to support young people who are serving as apprentices within the National Service Corps. - HOPE Youth Summer Work Programme (HYSWP), offered to persons between the ages of 17 and 29 (up to age 34 for those with disabilities) throughout the summer, the Hope Youth Summer Work Programme is designed to provide opportunities to acquire valuable work experience at a range of public and private sector entities.
3. Our Graduate Work Experience Programme (GWEP) is carefully crafted to support graduates between the ages of 17 and 29 with little or no working experience in their field of study.
4. Registered Apprenticeship Programme (RAP) is specially designed for individuals over the age of 16 years who have completed a minimum secondary high school education at the grade 9 level.
5. Partnerships with private sector entities:
China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC)
o Global Sector Services
o Jamaica Manufacturing Employment Agency (JMEA)
6. International partnerships such as the European Union and Skills to Access the Green Economy (SAGE), Canada Project. |
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Jordan
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JOR |
Arab States |
Yes |
Jordanian government and Ministry of Labour have focused on the public-private partnerships (PPP) by establishing partnership councils for specific sectors: agriculture and construction. In addition, they have established sector skills council for ICT and water sectors. Those councils contains representatives from the government, employers, and workers. |
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Japan
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JPN |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
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Kazakhstan
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KAZ |
Europe |
Yes |
2025: survey left empty
2020:
Zhas Otan is a voluntary civic association in the Republic of Kazakhstan giving a voice to young citizens from various walks of life, representing their interests in legislative and executive bodies of government, and supporting their participation in all kinds of social projects to promote youth employment.
The Kazakhstan Youth Congress is a vehicle to promote youth involvement in socially important projects on a national scale.
Zhasyl Yel is an organization with a program focusing on promoting youth employment. |
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Kenya
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KEN |
Africa |
Yes |
Partnerships with international development agencies, representatives of employers and workers such as the federation of Kenya employers and Central Organization of Trade Unions. |
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Kyrgyzstan
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KGZ |
Europe |
No |
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Cambodia
|
KHM |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
2025:
NA
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2023:
National Employment Policy 2015-2025:
- Promote and encourage the participation of public and private sectors in soft skill development programmes
- Strengthen connections between education and training providers, with the private sector to reduce skill gaps
- Promote and encourage the private sector to play an active role in providing inputs to policy formulation, skills development, training delivery, and financing training
- Allow private companies to provide domestic recruiting services
National TVET Policy 2017-2023:
- Promote Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and aggregate resources from stakeholders to support for sustainable development of TVET
- Establish Joint Committee on Technical Working Group on TVET
- Provide Technical Assistance to develop standard training package
- Provide an opportunity of internship and job opportunity
Decent Work Country Programme for Cambodia 2019-2022:
- DWCP Priority 1: More women, men, youth and vulnerable groups in Cambodia have access to decent and productive work as a result of increased economic diversification, productivity, competiveness and development of the digital economy
- DWCP Priority 2: More women, men, youth and vulnerable groups in Cambodia are in safe and healthy work and benefit from quality, effective, efficient and transparent social protection services
- DWCP Priority 3: Social dialogue, industrial relations and rights at work improved in line with international labour standards, including for migrant worker
Decent Employment for Youth in Cambodia Phase 2 2020-2023:
- Young women and men in Cambodia have demand-driven skills and competencies including soft, life, green and digital skills which are relevant to current and future labour market needs.
- Young women and men in Cambodia have adequate entrepreneurial capacity and
increasingly access business development services.
- Young women and men in Cambodia are able to make career decisions based on relevant knowledge and support services for decent and productive employment
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- The American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AMCHAM)
- European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham)
- Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC)
- Cambodian Federation of Employers and Business Association (CAMFEBA)
- The mechanism of school enterprise partnership has been integrated in all secondary resource schools throughout the country to promote engagement between not only enterprises but the public sectors and school teachers and students. It is tailored within the upper secondary education sector program (phase 2). The activities that engage public sectors’ involvement are student work fair, small career fair at schools, job shadowing, visit to enterprises, student entrepreneurial challenges and so on. |
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Kiribati
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KIR |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Youth Loan School for Business purposes only to promote self employment- Partnered with the Chamber of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce, Kiribati Development Bank of Kiribati.
Capacity Building training- partnered with Commonwealth of Learning, and Kiribati Institute College and Marine Training Centre, Teitoininga (Women Catholic Non organization) |
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
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KNA |
Americas |
No |
|
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Korea, Republic of
|
KOR |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
2025
“The Presidential Committee on Jobs” was launched with the inauguration of the Moon administration in May 2017, and “Youth Task Force” that focused on youth policies was established under the Committee. (The tripartite groups and youth, the targets of such policies participated in the TF).
In order to perform the role of managing and coordinating youth policies scattered across ministries, “Youth Policy Implementation Group” was established under the Office for Government Policy Coordination (July 2019), which was elevated to “Office for Youth Policy Coordination” afterwords to function as a control tower of youth policies. Additionally, teams in charge of youth policies were created and expanded at each government ministry to strengthen cooperation between them.
The government operates the Youth Policy Coordination Committee, which brings together various experts and youth representatives to discuss issues related to institutional improvements for youth policies and other relevant matters.
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2024
The “Presidential Committee on Job Creation” was launched after inauguration of the Moon administration in May 2017. The youth task force that is in charge of youth policies was created under the Committee. Tripartite partners and youth who are the beneficiaries of the youth policy are currently participating in this youth task force.
Also, the “National Youth Policy Promotion Team” was launched in July 2019 under the Office for Government Policy Coordination to direct and coordinate policies pursued by different government ministries. |
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Kuwait
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KWT |
Arab States |
No |
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Lao People's Democratic Republic
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LAO |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
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Lebanon
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LBN |
Arab States |
No |
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Liberia
|
LBR |
Africa |
Yes |
Partnerships have been developed with employers through the Liberia Chambers of Commerce and other relevant stakeholders. |
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Libya
|
LBY |
Africa |
No |
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Saint Lucia
|
LCA |
Americas |
No |
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Sri Lanka
|
LKA |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
2024:
There are several programs running with several oraganizations under the support of UN organizations.
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2022 survey:
Department of Manpower and Employment has collaboratively worked with Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to promote youth employment.
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2020 survey:
The Department of Manpower and Employment has partnered with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and YouLead (an US funded project) to promote employment services for youth jobseekers island-wide. |
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Lesotho
|
LSO |
Africa |
No |
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Lithuania
|
LTU |
Europe |
Yes |
2025: Public employment service implements different initiatives to strengthen national or international partnerships, including
partnerships that contribute to youth employment.
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In order to consolidate and ensure inter-institutional and inter-sectoral cooperation, the Memorandum of Cooperation on the implementation of the Youth Guarantee Initiative was signed on 14 January 2014. Investors' Forum, Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists, Lithuanian Business Confederation, Lithuanian Confederation of Business Employers, Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts Association were among the parties who signed the Memorandum.
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2023:
Public employment service implements different initiatives to strengthen national or international partnerships, including partnerships that contribute to youth employment. |
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Luxembourg
|
LUX |
Europe |
Yes |
2025:
Tableau 2.2 : Principales organisations qui soutiennent et appliquent le programme relatif à la Garantie pour la Jeunesse
p. 42. https://gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/fr/actualites/communiques/2014/06-juin/26-garantie/plan.pdf
ESF+ Les acteurs impliqués dans les projets à destination des jeunes chômeurs et inactifs seront notamment le Ministère du Travail et de l’Emploi et son Agence pour le développement de l’emploi mais aussi les services de la jeunesse et ou encore la Maison de l’Orientation ainsi que des associations, des acteurs privés, des écoles, des universités et des chambres professionnelles.
p. 29. https://fonds-europeens.public.lu/dam-assets/publications/fse/documents-officiels/programme-fse-version-11.pdf
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2024:
Table 2.2: Main organisations supporting and implementing the Youth Guarantee programme
p. 42. https://gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/fr/actualites/communiques/2014/06-juin/26-garantie/plan.pdf
ESF+ The players involved in projects aimed at unemployed and inactive young people will include the Ministry of Labour and Employment and its Employment Development Agency, as well as youth services and the Maison de l'Orientation, associations, private players, schools, universities and professional chambers.
p. 29. https://fonds-europeens.public.lu/dam-assets/publications/fse/documents-officiels/programme-fse-version-11.pdf
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- Partnership between the public employment service (ADEM) and the Union des entreprises luxembourgeoises (UEL) to promote the professional integration of young jobseekers
- Institutionalised cooperation between ADEM (vocational guidance service) and the professional chambers in the context of apprenticeships for young people and young adults
- Close cooperation between ADEM and the National Youth Service (SNJ) and local youth organisations in the implementation of the Youth Guarantee
- Cooperation between ADEM and public and private training organisations to support vocational training for young jobseekers
- Pooling of competences in the field of youth guidance in the Guidance Centre |
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Latvia
|
LVA |
Europe |
Yes |
Regular work of Youth Advisory Council, cooperation with social partners, employers and NGOs within active labour market policy measures (subsidized employment measures, work experience in NGOs for young people, on-the-job training etc.), regular work of sectoral councils (https://www.nozaruekspertupadomes.lv/) |
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Morocco
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MAR |
Africa |
Yes |
2025:
In Morocco, a number of initiatives have been put in place to create and strengthen national partnerships to promote youth employment, in collaboration with various players:
- Youth Economic Integration programmes in certain regions: Marrakech-Safi, for example. These are multi-player programmes (public/private/associative and regional and local players) that target young people within the framework of 2 ecosystems: improving employability and entrepreneurship.
Partnerships with Chambers of Commerce and Industry: These partnerships help to bring together companies and young jobseekers. For example, initiatives are being taken to adapt vocational training courses to the needs of the labour market, thereby encouraging the integration of young people in strategic sectors such as the automotive and aeronautical industries.
Partnerships with educational institutions: In pre-school education, for example, a training and integration programme for pre-school teachers is governed by a training partnership agreement with the key players in the pre-school education sector (MIEPEEC - National Education, Finance, INDH, ANAPEC, etc.) and set up by the Moroccan Foundation for the Promotion of Pre-school Education (FMPS).
-Partnerships with the private sector: Morocco encourages public-private partnerships to promote youth employment. This includes initiatives such as support for youth entrepreneurship, internships and apprenticeships, as well as projects promoting SMEs in high-potential sectors.
Collaboration with civil society and NGOs: Non-governmental organisations and associations play a key role in supporting young people through training and career guidance programmes. Specific projects aim to support marginalised populations, including young people without qualifications and women.
2024:
In Morocco, initiatives have been taken to create and strengthen national partnerships to promote youth employment.
Here are a few examples of these initiatives:
Partnership with Chambers of Commerce and Industry: The Moroccan government has established partnerships with national Chambers of Commerce and Industry to promote youth employment. These partnerships aim to facilitate the professional integration of young people by putting companies in touch with young job seekers.
Partnership with educational institutions: Collaborations are set up between educational institutions and companies to create vocational training programmes tailored to the needs of the labour market. These partnerships aim to strengthen the skills of young people and facilitate their transition to employment.
Partnership with civil society and NGOs: The Moroccan government is also working with civil society and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to promote youth employment. These partnerships can take the form of awareness-raising, training and career guidance programmes for young people.
Partnership with the private sector: The Moroccan government encourages public-private partnerships to promote youth employment. These partnerships can include initiatives such as investing in sectors with high youth employment potential, supporting youth entrepreneurship and creating internships and apprenticeship programmes in collaboration with businesses.
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2020:
- Partnership agreements with professional organisations and employers for the training and integration of young people.
- Partnership agreements with civil society to promote youth entrepreneurship. |
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Moldova, Republic of
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MDA |
Europe |
Yes |
2025:
Have been created partnerships at local level for youth employment (LEP) with the support of ILO.
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2024:
Partnerships with ILO in implementation of LEI.
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In order to identify young NEET, a partnership was developed between the Ministry and the National Youth Council of the Republic of Moldova. Within the pilot project financed by the ILO, the Council organized measures to identify NEET, recognize the reasons for their secondment to the labour market, ensure combined interventions to ensure social inclusion and increase their employment rate.
A Local Employment Partnership (LEP) was created. It is an institutional innovation based on "negotiated" planning in which multiple local partners, concerned about the challenges in the labour market in the community, take on complementary and interconnected roles and responsibilities in order to develop some solutions adapted to local circumstances. The main goal of LEP is to create jobs and to promote the transition to formal employment. LEP is developed and implemented at the local level under the auspices of the Territorial Tripartite Commission for Consultations and Collective Bargaining (CTCNC), a social dialogue platform.
The National Employment Agency is the institution that implements employment policies. Thus, since the 2018, NEA has developed partnerships with:
- Collaboration agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova – the scope is effective partnership in delivering policies on the labor market. The Parties intend to jointly organize information and consultation activities of economic agents on labor market opportunities, to register job vacancies declared by economic agents, members of CCIRM, and provide support in the preselection and distribution of suitable candidates for declared vacancies. The parties will organize and participate in different active measures: seminars, round tables, conferences, job fairs, including on-line events, etc. Similarly, the collaboration agreement will provide the opportunity to identify and inform jobseekers who intend to start an entrepreneurial activity.
- Collaboration agreement with the Institute of Education Sciences, the Republican Center for the Development of Vocational Education: the objectives of the agreement provide for the establishment of cooperation relations regarding the development and modernization of partnerships between economic agents and professional education institutions (vocational schools, colleges and centers of excellence), the creation of joint working groups for the promotion of dual education in the Republic of Moldova, promotion of good practices on the respective dimension.
- The Parties will participate in the joint implementation of national and international projects, research grants, in order to increase the quality of initial and continuing training of qualified staff for the national economy and the promotion of vocational technical education.
- Collaboration Agreement with the Faculty of Psychology and Sciences of Education, Sociology and Social Assistance (USM): the scope of building and developing a continuous and effective partnership between the parties to realise employment policies by ensuring the labor market with well trained and trained specialists in line with labor market requirements. |
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Madagascar
|
MDG |
Africa |
Yes |
2025:
- Programme pole stage in collaboration with the Syndicat des Industrie de Madagascar
- Partnership with the private sector: Groupement des Exportateurs d'huile essentielle de Madagascar, IECD, ISCAM Business School, etc.
- Partnership with local players: social partners, civil society, key ministries, etc. as part of the establishment of the Maison de l'Emploi et de la Formation (Employment and Training Centre).
2024:
The organisation of the Youth Forum on Employment and Development in 2022 has strengthened national partnerships to promote youth employment.
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2023:
Partnership with the Syndicat des Industries de Madagascar through the Pôle Stage Madagascar with the collaboration of several public and private universities (Minstry of Education)
Support for TFPs in carrying out studies on youth employmentOrganisation of employment fairs targeting young people (ministry of employment).
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ILO
Association Entreprendre à Madagascar
IFAD/Programme FORMAPRO
Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie
National youth associations
2022:
The following national partners are involved in the training of young people:
- Fonds Malgache de la Formation Professionnelle (FMFP)
- Caisse Nationale pour la Prevoyance Sociale (CNAPs) |
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Maldives, Republic of
|
MDV |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
|
|
Mexico
|
MEX |
Americas |
Yes |
2025
The business sector is an essential agent in the development of the Youth Building the Future Programme, as its Job Centres offer training spaces for young people. In addition, close relations are maintained with international organisations such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in order to promote the strengthening of the Programme.
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2024:
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and the Undersecretariat for Employment and Labour Productivity, through the Unit of the Youth Building the Future Programme, have entered into various agreements with the Business Sector to promote in a coordinated manner the linking of young apprentices with economic units willing and able to provide them with job training.
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2023:
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, through the Unit of the Youth Building the Future Programme, has entered into various agreements with the Business Sector to promote in a coordinated manner the linking of young apprentices with economic units willing and able to provide them with on-the-job training.
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2022 survey:
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, through the Unit of the Youth Building the Future Programme, has entered into various agreements with the Business Sector to promote in a coordinated manner the participation of young apprentices in work centres, which allows them to increase their employability in order to facilitate their insertion into employment or productive activity.
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2020 survey:
A constant dialogue has been maintained with the Business Coordinating Council, a national organisation that works to actively participate in the whole process of implementing the Programme in order to guide the Programme's action strategies, to incorporate its experience in training young people, and its proposals and initiatives are permanently taken into account. |
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Marshall Islands
|
MHL |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
1. The TVET Fundamentals Certificate Program focused on Automotive, Electrical & Welding training
programs, which is run annually by the Marshall Islands Youth Services Corps, at the College of the Marshall Islands, funded by
the RMI National Training Council.
2. Education & Skills Strengthening Project
3. Employment Preparation Program by RMI National Training CouncilType your text |
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North Macedonia
|
MKD |
Europe |
Yes |
2025:
Partnership with "umbrella" youth organisations, ILO, UNDP.
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Yes, strenghtening partnerships with relevant chambers of commerce, USAID. |
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Mali
|
MLI |
Africa |
No |
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Malta
|
MLT |
Europe |
Yes |
2025:
Partnership has been established with Ministries, educational institutions and, other social partners. Jobsplus also has partnerships with PES organizations in Lithuania, Finland, Slovenia. More partners may be added throughout the duration of the project. The partnerships established for the Youth Guarantee in Malta are crucial for aligning education and training programs with labour market needs, ensuring that young people acquire the skills required for employment.
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2022: In order to strengthen national partnerships, the Youth Guarantee Consultative Committee was set up through an expression of interest. It comprises members from the National Youth Council, Trade Unions, and Civil Society.
The main aim of the consultative committee is to review the efficacy of policies and schemes under the Youth Guarantee and submits recommendations to the management on any future revisions as deemed necessary.
Moreover, in order to create specific pathways which benefit both youth as well as employers, a pathway has been created from the Youth Guarantee to the Access to Employment scheme which provides subsidies to employers who are looking to engage new staff. This is serving as an additional incentive for employers and facilitates entry and retention in employment of youth. |
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Myanmar
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MMR |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
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Montenegro
|
MNE |
Europe |
Yes |
2025.
Through the implementation plan of the youth guarantee program 2024-2026, a set of measures and activities related to employment of young people, training or continuing education is foreseen, which includes intersectoral working groups, which also foresee memoranda on cooperation with local partnerships.
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2024:
It will be done during the implementation of the Youth Guarantee programme
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2023:
At the level of the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, a working group was formed for the introduction of the Youth Guarantee in Montenegro.
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2022:
- The Ministry of Sports has a strong cooperation with youth organisations and youth clubs in Montenegro;
- Annual grants provided by Ministry of sport to civil society organisations for projects aiming youth empowerment (including youth employment). These activities are carried in line with Outcome A of the Youth Strategy;
- Cooperation of Government institutions with Chamber of Commerce. Montenegrin Investment Development Fund has cooperation with Chamber of Commerce, especially in the area of youth entrepreneurship;
- Annual Summer Job Fairs, organised by Student Parliament of University of Montenegro and supported by various institutions. The purpose of these job fairs is the employment of students and graduates;
- National Forum for Youth Employment – series of meetings within WeB4YES project - Western Balkan Civil Society Organizations for Youth Employment Support. Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare is a partner with various national and regional stakeholders. |
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Mongolia
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MNG |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
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Mozambique
|
MOZ |
Africa |
Yes |
2025:
In all forums and workshops on employment and employability, with the support of the ILO, the National Youth Council is invited to give its contributions.
2024:
The State Secretariat for Youth and Employment has entered into a set of Memorandum of Understanding with the business sector to promote internship programs and also for allocation of self-employment kits and skills development |
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Mauritania
|
MRT |
Africa |
Yes |
national union of mauritanian employers
chamber of commerce, industry and agriculture of mauritania |
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Mauritius
|
MUS |
Africa |
No |
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Malawi
|
MWI |
Africa |
Yes |
2024:
We are creating partnerships with international organizations and other developmental partners to scale up youth employment interventions.
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2023:
There are a long standing partnerships with institutions such as African Development Bank, World Bank, European Union and USAID mainly focused on economic empowerment of the youth through various programmes and projects.
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2022:
In some of the projects and programmes, the Ministry has partnered with line Ministries, institutions such as Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA), Employers' Consultative Association of Malawi (ECAM), Institutions of Higher Learning, Private Sector institutions, Tech Hubs in strengthening programming that promotes youth employment in Malawi.
Of late, the Ministry of Labour has partnered with the Confederation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chamber for Small and Medial Business Association, the Indigenous Business Association of Malawi on the job creation agenda. The Civil Society has also been engaged. |
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Malaysia
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MYS |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
2025:
Several initiatives have been undertaken to create and strengthen national partnerships aimed at promoting youth employment in Malaysia. These collaborations involve a wide range of stakeholders, including government bodies, industries, educational institutions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
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2024
SOCSO has partnerships with sectoral ministries, local governments, industries, associations,
NGOs, public and private universities, training and TVET institutions.
ii. The Department of Skills has initiated a strategic collaboration with industries, cross-ministries,
NGOs, schools, public and private universities, as well as international organizations.
iii. The Youth and Sports Ministry collaborates with the TVET employment committee and engages
in cross-ministerial efforts. Additionally, the ministry partners with NGOs for collaborative
initiatives.
iv. HRD Corp engages with the Industries, cross-ministries, public and private training institutions.
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2023:
Strategic collaboration with Industries, Cross-Ministries Collaboration, NGOs, schools, public and private universities as well as National Youth Council. |
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Namibia
|
NAM |
Africa |
Yes |
2025: Partnership with Government Ministries and different Stakeholders
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2024:
answered no
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2023:-
Collaboration with UNDP;
- Collaboration with AGRIBANK;
- MTC internship schemes |
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Niger
|
NER |
Africa |
No |
|
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Nigeria
|
NGA |
Africa |
Yes |
2025:
There is collaboration and partnership between key stakeholders in promoting youth employment
through joint management and implementation of programmes. Institutions like the Bank of
Industry, Bank of Agriculture and Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment work closely
with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development in managing, financing and disbursing projects and
programmes tailored towards the promotion of youth employment.
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2024: NO
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2020:
The Review of the Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan, involved consultation with stakeholders in the public and private sectors, as well as civil society. The National Youth Job Creation Committee is a Multi Sector Committee instituted by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports since the year 2016, and it is convened periodically to promote multi-sector partnership on youth employment. The Federal Ministries of Labour, Education, and relevant government agencies s are members of the committee with the ILO Nigeria as a technical advisory member. Efforts are being made by the Ministry to expand the membership of the committee to include representatives of civil society, youth and other stakeholders. |
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Nicaragua
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NIC |
Americas |
Yes |
2024 and 2025: partnerships considered in the framework of the national plan to fight poverty for human development, with different actors of the economy. |
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Netherlands
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NLD |
Europe |
Yes |
2025:
NO
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2024: no
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2022:
The Netherlands has a well-established tradition of consultation and partnership between government, employers and workers. Social partners and employers regularly play an active role in programs and policy measures. |
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Norway
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NOR |
Europe |
Yes |
Agreement of Intent on a more inclusive working life: The tripartite cooperation for a more inclusive working life aims to contribute to high employment and mobilization of the workforce through preventing and reducing sick leave and withdrawal from working life. This agreement does not target young people in spesific.
The PES has entered into agreements with companies on local, regional and national level, but not specifically aimd at young people in spesific.
KS (Kommunenens sentralorganisasjon) The sector's organization for the municipalities in Norway has started an initiative to employ more disadvantaged young people in the municipalities. |
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Nepal
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NPL |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
labor Employment Conferences
Rojgar mela
fixation of minimum wages
formulation of policy, acts and regulations |
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New Zealand
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NZL |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
2025: NO
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2024:
Initiatives within the Youth Employment Action Plan strengthen partnerships to improve employment outcomes for youth. These include:
Pae Aronui - an initiative seeking innovative approaches from providers that have the capability and experience to deliver tailored support for rangatahi to achieve learning and employment outcomes. Is is expected that providers to work with at least 20 rangatahi, and to case-manage them to/through learning and/or employment outcomes within the calendar year.
Tupu Aotearoa - an initiative connecting Pacific people with local providers who will support them to access work or learning opportunities on their journey to employment, further training, or study.
Skills and Jobs hubs - these have facilitated hundreds of training outcomes through work and career preparation, referrals to Industry Partnerships, compliance certification, and other training opportunities in trades and construction. There are three hubs in Auckland, and in 2023 a further three hubs were set up in different parts of New Zealand (Hawke’s Bay, Lower Hutt and Te Tairāwhiti Gisborne) to provide a pipeline for young workers to get work on large construction and infrastructure projects.
The Ministry of Social Development's Industry Partnerships funds Local Government New Zealand to operationalise the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Community Employment Programme - MTFJ is a nationwide network of New Zealand’s Mayors, working together towards the vision of all young people 16-25 engaged in employment, education, training, or other positive activity in their communities. The Community Employment Programme, just one of MTFJ's initiatives, funds rural and provincial councils across New Zealand to design local employment programmes that deliver the support young people and employers need for local employment outcomes.
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2023:
Initiatives within the Youth Employment Action Plan strengthen partnerships to improve employment outcomes for youth, thes einclude:
Pae Aronui - this is an initiative that seeks innovative approaches from providers that have the capability and experience to deliver tailored support for rangatahi to achieve learning and employment outcomes. Is is expected that providers to work with at least 20 rangatahi, and to case-manage them to/through learning and/or employment outcomes within the calendar year.
Tupu Aotearoa, another initiative as part of the Youth Employment Action Plan, connects Pacific people with local providers who will support you to access work or learning opportunities on your journey to employment, further training or study.
The Auckland Skills and Jobs hubs have facilitated 428 training outcomes through work and career preparation, referrals to Industry Partnerships, compliance certification, and other training opportunities in trades
and construction.
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2022:
- Construction Skills Action Plan and Construction Industry Accord include initiatives to improve skills and employment pathways into the construction industry. The initiatives have a focus on young people.
- Sector Workforce Engagement Programme- is a government-industry partnership initiative to help employers get access to skilled regional staff
- Mana in Mahi- provides funding and support to hire young people aged 18-14. This helps the employers grow their business and support their community.
- Reform of Vocational Education- Creating a strong, unified, sustainable system for all vocational education that fits the future of work and delivers the skills that learners, employers and communities need to thrive.
- School Leavers Toolkit- aims to provide school students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities they need to transition successfully into further education, training or employment.
- He Poutama Rangatahi- develops pathways into employment, education and training for young people under the age of 24 years.
- Increasing driver licence uptake and progression through the Graduated Drivers Licence System- a cross-agency project to advise how the government can improve access to driver licences for disadvantaged groups, particularly youth.
- Taloa Tertiary Scholarships- to encourage Pacific students to complete studies in STEM subjects at tertiary level and increase the number of Pacific people employed in STEM careers.
- Tupu Aotearoa- connect Pacific people with local employment and training providers to support them in things such as upskilling and training, writing a CV, interview preparation, career advice and finding a job. |
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Oman
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OMN |
Arab States |
No |
|
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Pakistan
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PAK |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
https://kamyabjawan.gov.pk/kjhome/NYC
https://kamyabjawan.gov.pk/kjhome/KJM
Engagement for the development of plan and programme |
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Panama
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PAN |
Americas |
Yes |
2025
Framework Cooperation and Technical Assistance Agreement between IFARHU and MITRADEL (2020-2025); Inter-institutional Framework Agreement between La Caja de Ahorros and MITRADEL (2020-2025); Framework Cooperation and Technical Assistance Agreement between the University of Panama and MITRADEL (2020-2025).
2024
Memorandum of Understanding with MIVIOT (2021 - X), Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Culture (2021 - X), Framework Cooperation Agreement between MEDUCA and MITRADEL (2020-2025), Memorandum of Understanding with MIDES (2022-2024), Framework Cooperation and Technical Assistance Agreement between IFARHU and MITRADEL (2020- 2025), Framework Inter-institutional Cooperation Agreement between La Caja de Ahorros and MITRADEL (2020-2025), Framework Cooperation and Technical Assistance Agreement between the University of Panama and MITRADEL (2020-2025), Memorandum of Understanding Nestlé - MITRADEL (2020-2023), Framework Cooperation Agreement between INADEH and MITRADEL (2020-2025), Framework Cooperation Agreement between the Union of Industrialists of Panama and MITRADEL (2021), Framework Cooperation Agreement between the Private Sector Council for Occupational Assistance and MITRADEL (2023-2025), Memorandum of Understanding with Nevada, S. de R. L. - MITRADEL (2023), Memorandum of Understanding with Fundación Espacios Creativos (2023), Memorandum of Understanding with Universidad Iberoamericana de Panamá (2023-2025), Memorandum of Understanding with Universidad de Santander (2023-2025).
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2023
The Alliance for Youth was created by the SUMARSE organisation, in which Mitradel participates together with an important group of companies. |
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Peru
|
PER |
Americas |
Yes |
During the year 2024, agreements have been signed with strategic allied companies, with which to guarantee a minimum of 60% job placement of trained people, based on the involvement of the company in the selection of the beneficiary and in the job training process on the basis of the required professional profile. |
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Philippines
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PHL |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
2025
GIP - DOLE in partnership with other Government Agencies (Local or National).
SPES, through the regional implementers, has established strong partnerships with employers from both the public and private sectors. Majority of the employers from the public sector are local government units (LGUs) while establishments and educational institutions comprise the private sector employers.
JobStart, through its regional implementers (DOLE Regional and Field Offices and Public Employment Service Offices), has established strong partnerships with employers from both the private sectors.
CDSP - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through the Bureau of Local Employment coordinates with DOLE-Regional Offices in the conduct of career guidance-related activities. The Networks of Guidance Counselors and Career Advocates (NGCCAs) in the various regions and PESOs in Local Government Units (LGUs) are instrumental in making the students and young jobseekers realize the importance of making informed decisions in the process of choosing their career path.
FTJAA - The DOLE acting as the Chairperson of the Inter-Agency Monitoring Committee (IAMC) is in constant coordination with DILG, DFA, DOF, DICT, DOJ, DepEd, DOH, CSC, TESDA, CHED, NBI, PSA, PNP, MARINA, PESOMAP, and NPC on the implementation of the Act.
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2024
GIP - DOLE in partnership with other Government Agencies (Local or National).
SPES, through the regional implementers, has established strong partnerships with employers from both
the public and private sectors. Majority of the employers from the public sector are local government
units (LGUs) while establishments and educational institutions comprise the private sector employers.
JobStart, through its regional implementers (DOLE Regional and Field Offices and Public Employment
Service Offices), has established strong partnerships with employers from both the private sectors.
CDSP - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through the Bureau of Local Employment
coordinates with DOLE-Regional Offices in the conduct of career guidance-related activities. The
Networks of Guidance Counselors and Career Advocates (NGCCAs) in the various regions and PESOs in
Local Government Units (LGUs) are instrumental in making the students and young jobseekers realize the
importance of making informed decisions in the process of choosing their career path.
FTJAA - The DOLE acting as the Chairperson of the Inter-Agency Monitoring Committee (IAMC) is in
constant coordination with DILG, DFA, DOF, DICT, DOJ, DepEd, DOH, CSC, TESDA, CHED, NBI, PSA, PNP,
MARINA, PESOMAP, and NPC on the implementation of the Act.
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2023:
GIP - DOLE in partnership with other Government Agencies (Local or National).
SPES, through the regional implementers, has established strong partnerships with employers from both the public and private sectors. Majority of the employers from the public sector are local government units (LGUs) while establishments and educational institutions comprise the private sector employers.
JobStart, through its regional implementers (DOLE Regional and Field Offices and Public Employment Service Offices), has established strong partnerships with employers from both the private sectors.
CGAP - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through the Bureau of Local Employment coordinates with DOLE-Regional Offices in the conduct of career guidance-related activities. The Networks of Guidance Counselors and Career Advocates (NGCCAs) in the various regions and PESOs in Local Government Units (LGUs) are instrumental in making the students and young jobseekers realize the importance of making informed decision in the process of choosing their career path.
FTJAA - The Inter-Agency Monitoring Committee (IAMC) is the oversight body for compliance of government agencies to ensure the proper implementation by allowing the qualified beneficiaries to avail the benefits of the Act, which constitutes DILG, DFA, DOF, DICT, DOJ, DepEd, DOH, CSC, TESDA, CHED, NBI, PSA, PNP, MARINA, PESOMAP, NPC, and Liga ng mga Barangay. DOLE sits as the Chair of the IAMC and processes, analyzes, and submits labor market information on the implementation of the Act to both Houses of Congress.
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2022 survey:
GIP - DOLE in partnership with other Government Agencies (Local or National).
SPES, through the regional implementers, has established strong partnerships with employers from both the public and private sectors. Majority of the employers from the public sector are local government units (LGUs) while establishments and educational institutions comprise the private sector employers.
JobStart, through its regional implementers (DOLE Regional and Field Offices and Public Employment Service Offices), has established strong partnerships with employers from both the private sectors.
CGAP - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through the Bureau of Local Employment coordinates with DOLE-Regional Offices in the conduct of career guidance-related activities. The Networks of Guidance Counselors and Career Advocates (NGCCAs) in the various regions and PESOs in Local Government Units (LGUs) are instrumental in making the students and young jobseekers realize the importance of making informed decision in the process of choosing their career path.
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2020 survey:
Part of the TESDA's mandate is to establish strategic and sustainable partnerships and linkages with industry groups, government and NGOs, basic sectors and other TVET stakeholders.
In pursuit of this mandate, TESDA continues to forge partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, private companies and industry organizations in providing training scholarships and related assistance that addresses specific training needs of its clientele. On the other hand, industry partners assist TESDA by allowing the use of their facilities and resources thus allowing TESDA to serve its clients more conveniently.
To bridge the gap in the delivery of TVET between TESDA and public TVIs, TESDA also initiates the conduct of dialogues and consultations with state universities and colleges as well as local universities to address issues and concerns in program delivery, faculty accreditation and infrastructure requirements.
As part of its networking and advocacy programs, TESDA has institutionalized an awards system to recognize partner institutions that have demonstrated good practices in technical education and skills development, advocacy, promotion and have contributed to the development of workers’ qualification and competencies, either in the form of training scholarships, donation of training machinery, tools and equipment or supplies and materials, recruitment and placement assistance and other relevant support services.
(Source: TESDA 2017 Annual Report) (Source: TESDA)
Partnerships and youth engagements in general are handled by the NYC. For DOLE, various partnerships are entered into through various youth programs under the Bureau of Local Employment or BLE (JobStart Philippines, Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) and Government Internship Program), particularly with the local government units (through the Public Employment Services Office or PESO) and potential employers of youth beneficiaries among others (Source: DOLE BLE)
Last 22-23 April 2019, the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) partnered with DOLE in gathering together Public Employment Service Office (PESO) representatives from all over the country for an in-depth training activity designed to review and improve PESO practices in relation to youth engagement. On the 24th of April, a Joint Agenda Planning Workshop was conducted among collaborators of the YouthWorks PH program.
YouthWorks PH is a USAID-supported five-year nationwide private sector-led initiative which engages industry, academe, government, and other education and employment stakeholders in improving human capital development in the Philippines, especially those with limited opportunities for upskilling and gainful employment. The program is being implemented in the country by DOLE through the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE), in partnership with PBEd
(Source: ILS)
To ensure full implementation of the PYDP, NYC will coordinate with various national, regional and local government agencies, local government units, civil society organizations, local youth development offices and youth groups.
An indicative budget has been allotted under the PYDP for coordination with these agencies in order to cascade the Plan into Local Youth Development Plans.
(Source: PYDP Chapter on Investment Plan)
(Source: NYC)
On December 2016, DOLE and DTI spearheaded the Trabaho, Negosyo at Kabuhayan Employment and Livelihood Summit held at the SMX Convention Center in Taguig.
The Summit was a convergence among government agencies, academe and non-government organizations (NGO) where key stakeholders committed to work in close partnership to increase Filipino incomes by creating more decent jobs and promoting entrepreneurship.
Headlined by the convergence are priorities on decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, formalization and growth of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, and reduction of youth not in employment, education and training (NEET), raising industry's share in employment and gross domestic product (GDP). |
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Palau
|
PLW |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
|
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Papua New Guinea
|
PNG |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
|
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Poland
|
POL |
Europe |
Yes |
2025:
NO
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2023:
The Youth Guarantee Implementation Plan includes Communication and Outreach Strategy.
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2022:
We plan to enhance partnerships for the purposes of the new edition of the Youth Guarantee in Poland (for instance, as concerns involvement in communication and outreach activities). |
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Portugal
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PRT |
Europe |
Yes |
2025:
The II National Youth Plan outlines several initiatives to create and strengthen national partnerships aimed at promoting youth employment. These initiatives involve collaborations across government agencies, private sector entities, and other stakeholders.
Key examples include:
Inter-Ministerial Collaboration
Coordination with multiple government ministries, including those responsible for labour, education, finance, and social affairs, to execute youth employment programmes such as the Youth Guarantee Programme and ATIVAR.PT internships.
Integration of youth employment goals into broader national strategies, such as housing, education, and health initiatives, to create a more holistic support system for young people entering the labour market.
Public-Private Partnerships
Collaboration with private employers to offer internships, apprenticeships, and training opportunities, such as those under the Professional Internship Programme in the Central/Public Administration of the State.
Partnerships with universities, polytechnics, and job centres to organise information sessions on employment opportunities and to provide targeted support for job seekers.
Involvement of Sectoral Organizations
Partnerships with sector-specific bodies (e.g. tourism and cultural industries) to foster employment in specialised sectors such as arts, tourism, and agriculture.
Promotion of entrepreneurship through collaboration with “Startup Portugal” and other innovation-focused entities.
Support for Vulnerable Groups
Partnerships with social organisations and local authorities to integrate vulnerable youth (e.g., NEETs, refugees, Roma communities) into the labour market through tailored programmes.
Engagement with NGOs to address barriers for underrepresented groups in the labour market.
Engagement in European and International Programmes
Participation in EU initiatives like Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) to provide young people with international training, volunteering, and internship opportunities.
Dissemination of job opportunities in EU institutions through platforms like EuroCid to encourage cross-border employment.
Youth-Oriented Events and Campaigns
Organisation of employment fairs, such as traineeships and careers in tourism sessions, to connect young people with employers and highlight career opportunities.
Awareness campaigns directed at employers to promote the inclusion of young talent in organisational strategies.
Other:
The More and Better Jobs for Young People Pact, an initiative of the José Neves Foundation under the High Patronage of His Excellency the President of the Republic, aims to bring about real change in the current context of vulnerability associated with youth employment.
This initiative, supported by the government, the public employment service, and other partners, sets ambitious targets for signatory companies to be achieved by 2026. These include:
Increasing the percentage of young people hired and retained in companies.
Ensuring open-ended contracts and salaries that match qualifications.
Expanding training opportunities and mentorship programmes.
Providing platforms for young workers to voice their concerns and contribute to organisational strategies.
Signatory companies have committed to meeting specific targets based on their operational context and potential for growth. These efforts aim to address structural challenges and foster conditions that enable young people to build sustainable careers in Portugal.
For effective implementation, companies must collaborate on data collection, participate in biannual meetings to evaluate progress, and adopt best practices to address the challenges of attracting, retaining, and developing young talent.
ALMA Project: TESE and Omnis Factum (organisations applying for Community Grants), in partnership with the Portuguese public employment service, are developing two projects under the European ALMA initiative. These projects, implemented within the scope of the Youth Guarantee, target young people aged 18 to 29 living in Portugal who are not studying, working, or in training (NEET). Through this initiative, participants are given the opportunity to engage in a European mobility experience that includes an internship. The primary aim of the programme is to foster the development of key employability skills, providing young people with the support, confidence, and security needed to achieve their goals.
Faz-Te Forward: TESE, in collaboration with the portuguese public employment service and as an applicant for EU Grants, is leading the development and implementation of the Faz-Te Forward European initiative. This programme aims to equip vulnerable young people, particularly NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), with the skills needed to reintegrate into education and the labour market. Centred on three core components—coaching, training, and mentoring—it seeks to address skill gaps, foster employability, and support sustainable socio-professional inclusion, particularly in the context of the ecological transition. To scale its impact, the project includes two editions in Portugal, a pilot in Spain, and preparations for a potential pilot in Sweden, marking a significant step towards adapting this initiative at a European level.
Network of Jointly Managed Centres: Established through protocols signed between the public employment service and Social Partners (Employers’, Trade Union, and Professional Associations).
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2024
A memorandum of understanding was stablished between the IPDJ and the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (ANJE) with a view to develop a programme to promote youth employment and entrepreneurship. This iniciative is nor included in the II National Youth Plan.
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2023:
The network of partners of the Youth Guarantee is made up of the various public and private entities that collaborate in the implementation of the YG, and the core partners are responsible for dynamizing and executing the measures of insertion in the labor market, education and training that are under the respective responsibility. The local YG network includes a multiplicity of partners who, in the context of the methodology used to treat young NEETs, develop a wide range of activities, namely: - Identification and registration of young people who can be given a response within the framework of the YG; - Assessment and diagnosis of young people to define the interventions that may prove necessary; - Implementation of the aforementioned interventions, directly or in conjunction with other partners; - Support for the definition of the insertion path most suited to the profile and situation of the young person; - Referral to entities that ensure an adequate response to the identified situation - education, training or employment.
Concerning training measures that involve partnerships:
Apprenticeship Courses (Cursos de Aprendizagem) are based on partnerships to the development of initial professional training actions (dual system). These comprise the Institute of Employment and Professional Training (IEFP), Training Entities (responsible for theoretical, scientific and technological training components) and Alternation Support Entities (responsible for practical training in the work context). It can be also mentioned that the Network of Excellence Partners for Apprenticeship: the certification as a Partner of Excellence consists in the attribution of a recognition certificate to the alternance training support entities that, within the scope of the learning courses, develop practical training in a high quality work context, providing reference learning conditions, facilitating the development and acquisition of technical, relational and organizational skills, fundamental for the exercise of professional activity, as well as contributing to the employability of the youth through the contracting of the trainees in the company/employer entity after the completion of the training;
Program UPskill – Digital Skills & Jobs, a training programme in the digital area, which aims to re-train, by 2023, around 3.000 active people as professionals in the area of Information Technology, Communication and Electronics, is based on a partnership involvingIEFP, the Portuguese Association for the Development of Communication and the Coordinating Council of Higher Polytechnic Institutes.
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2022:
The Youth Guarantee programme has a focus on stabilizing partner networks: carrying out information and training seminars for new partners involved in "signalling and registration" with improvements in the Youth Guarantee IT platform, and continuous monitoring of the activity, particularly regarding the number of young people identified by partners.
The Young Investment Measure (Medida Investe Jovem) establishes partnerships between The Institute of Employment and Professional Training (IEFP) and Banking Institutions so that unemployed young people who want to create their own job or create a company can have access to bank credit, technical support to design and consolidate the project and also to training and consulting.
The Institute of Employment and Professional Training (IEFP) establishes agreements with entities as the Portuguese-Germany Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Portuguese Association for Lodging, Catering and Tourism (APHORT) or the ATEC Training Academy to develop Apprenticeship courses.
GIP (Immigrant Job Centres Network), a partnership between Institute of Employment and Professional Training and The High Commission for Migration, are employability support structures that, in close cooperation with the Job Centres, help unemployed youngsters and adults define and develop their path of integration or reintegration into the labour market.
The Civil Society organizations (parents associations; NGO; etc.) and Municipalities are crucial stakeholders to implement programs addressed to young people from vulnerable backgrounds. |
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Paraguay
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PRY |
Americas |
No |
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Occupied Territories
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PSE |
Arab States |
Yes |
Holding a meeting of partners to implement the national employment strategy. |
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Qatar
|
QAT |
Arab States |
Yes |
2025
NO
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Qawader in an electronic platform that initially, allows qatari job seekers to apply electronically for available jobs in both public and private sectors, now it is open for highly qualified non qatari as well. It is led by civil service cabinet in partnership with the Ministry of Labour. |
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Romania
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ROU |
Europe |
Yes |
The National Authority for the Protection of Child's Rights and Adoption and the French Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture in Romania have signed a collaboration pact to support young people transitioning out of the child protection system. |
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Russian Federation
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RUS |
Europe |
No |
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Rwanda
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RWA |
Africa |
Yes |
2025:
Youth Employment Opportunities through Community Based Approach
The initiative of Community Based Approach was adopted to provide youth employment opportunities through facilitating them to create companies within their community and contracted to perform some tasks as one of the way to empower them and accompany them to grow progressively. So far this approach is working in Road Maintenance, Environment and water Supply Management where youth opened the companies and get employment contracts with their districts to deliver on given tasks.
for example:
1. Youth Road Maintenance Program;
2. Youth Water Supply Management Program
establishment of the Business Development Fund for Access to finance for the business capital
1. Micro leasing scheme
2. Leasing scheme
3. SME guarantee
4. Agribusiness investment facility
5. Business Development Advisory Service
6. YouthConnekt Awards Competitions
Employment Mainstreaming in Public Institutions through National Planning Consultations
2020:
The Government of Rwanda has different interventions and initiative aimed at promoting youth employment. These initiatives are implemented not only through National Labour Council where private sector, employers, employees are involved but also with civil societies, NGOs and Development Partners. |
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Saudi Arabia
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SAU |
Arab States |
Yes |
Agreements made with regulatory bodies and committees at the Council of Saudi Chambers to hire 450,000 national workers by the end of 2020. |
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Serbia
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SCG |
Europe |
Yes |
2024
National Employment Strategy 2021–2026 and the Action Plan 2021–2023 were prepared by a working group in which, among others, representatives of the Chamber of Commerce of Serbia, representatives of social partners - the Confederation of Autonomous Trade Unions of Serbia, Trade Union Confederation “Nezavisnost”, Union of Employers of Serbia, representatives of the Standing Conference of Cities and Municipalities, etc.
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2023:
Employment Strategy of the Republic of Serbia 2021-2026 and Action Plan 2021–2023 for the Implementation of the Employment Strategy of the Republic of Serbia 2021–2026 were prepared by the Working Group that includes, among others, representatives of the Chamber of Commerce, representatives of social partners - Serbian Association of Employers, Confederation of Autonomous Trade Unions of Serbia and Trade Union Confederation “Nezavisnost”, representatives of Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities etc
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2022 survey:
The Working Group for the development of Employment Strategy 2021-2026 and Action Plan 2021-2023 was consisted of the representatives of various institutions: MoLEVSA, MoE, MoESTD, Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government,MEI, MF, MoYS, NES, Public Policy Secretariat, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, Development Agency of Serbia, social partners, Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities, Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit, German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), ILO, Belgrade Open School and the Centre for Youth Work.
Additional activities are implemented by MoYS (cooperation with Youth Offices) and MoESTD (cooperation with Chamber of Commerce regarding dual education).
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2020 survey:
Some of the key partnerships include:
-National Employment Action Plan is prepared by the Working Group that includes, among others, representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, representatives of social partners - Serbian Association of Employers, Confederation of Autonomous Trade Unions of Serbia and Trade Union Confederation “Nezavisnost”, representatives of Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities.
-Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia also provided support for the Employers needs survey conducted by National Employment Service.
-Ministry of Youth and Sport has an internal unit for the cooperation with Youth Offices and Associations.
-Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development is cooperating with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia in the implementation of Law on Dual Education. |
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Sudan
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SDN |
Africa |
Yes |
We established consultation committees the social partners are members of it . |
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Senegal
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SEN |
Africa |
Yes |
2025:
The chambers of trade support young craftspeople through training programmes in the 120 trades in the craft sector.
The APIX Business Creation Office helps young entrepreneurs to formalise their activities within 48 hours. The BCE registers the articles of association, declares the opening of the business, issues the trade register, the tax identifier and the declaration of existence.
The Senegalese government has set up partnerships with private companies to promote the professional integration of young people. (CNEE)
2020:
Within the framework of the National Convention, the State as employer is one of the levers on which the State relies to promote youth employment. In addition to being a mechanism for the professional integration of young people, it represents a framework for effective partnership between the State and the Employers' Association. |
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Singapore
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SGP |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
(1) The Mentoring Alliance for Action (AfA) is a key national movement co-led by NYC and Mentoring Alliance Singapore (MASg) to forge partnerships with public-private-people (3P) sector partners in strengthening mentoring effort and making mentoring accessible to all youths in Singapore. The AfA will support youths in:
a. Career mentoring for those in transition through advice/ feedback to improve career opportunities (e.g. CV/ interviews/ skills), and wayfinding to communities and organisations for job opportunities; and
b. Career mentoring for working youth through guidance on upskilling and career switch.
(2) The National Jobs Council has spearheaded the national effort to bring together jobs and skills opportunities under the SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package to support local jobseekers, including graduates and working youths. |
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Solomon Islands
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SLB |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
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Sierra Leone
|
SLE |
Africa |
Yes |
Job Trade Fair, and Workshops. |
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El Salvador
|
SLV |
Americas |
Yes |
2025
In El Salvador, various national initiatives and partnerships have been adopted to promote youth employment, working together with international and local organisations to address the specific needs of this population group.
UNHCR and ILO with the ‘My First Job’ programme; a programme led by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (MTPS), receives technical and financial support from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The partnerships focus on facilitating the labour inclusion of young people in vulnerable situations, including refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons. The programme promotes hiring through modalities such as apprenticeship contracts, providing technical training and access to formal employment.
Swisscontact collaborates on projects aimed at the labour reintegration of young returning migrants. This partnership facilitates their reintegration through training that strengthens their technical skills and employability in national productive sectors.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) works with young people to develop soft skills (communication, teamwork, leadership) and specific technical skills, preparing them to meet the demands of the labour market.
These initiatives reflect a comprehensive approach, where national and international partnerships strengthen efforts to improve the employability of young people, especially those in vulnerable situations.
2024
For the implementation of the different programmes, coordination alliances have been made with different private companies, such as Swisscontact El Salvador.
In addition, there are alliances with international organisations such as: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) which has supported initiatives related to the support of returned migrants and internally displaced youth who are in search of their first job and avoid unnecessary migration. |
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San Marino
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SMR |
Europe |
No |
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Somalia
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SOM |
Africa |
Yes |
2025:
There were number of discussions among the Government, Industry and International development including implementing partners and donors. The main aim of this new partnership is to increase employment opportunities for somalia youth. Also new projects and programs will be developed through these initiatives and discussions
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2024:
NO
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2023:
Presidential Youth Employment initiative
Youth Employment Service (Yes)
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2022:
National consultative forum for social dialogue was created . through this platform we promote youth employment .
Somali chamber of commerce is apart of the forum . |
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South Sudan
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SSD |
Africa |
Yes |
Vocational training centers both public and private has play a greater role in transforming youth and creating employment to youth particularly in the constructions companies and agricultural sectors as well as in small medium enterprise. |
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Sao Tome and Principe
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STP |
Africa |
Yes |
2025:
- Consultations to define the actions to be developed for young people.
- Consultations were held with companies to find out the real training or skilled labor needs that companies have, so that the government could guide these training actions to respond to other business needs.
2020 survey:
The Chamber of Commerce is regularly informed of and participates in all employment promotion activities. |
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Suriname
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SUR |
Americas |
No |
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Slovakia
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SVK |
Europe |
No |
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Slovenia
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SVN |
Europe |
No |
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Sweden
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SWE |
Europe |
No |
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Eswatini
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SWZ |
Africa |
No |
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Seychelles
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SYC |
Africa |
Yes |
2023:
The Employment Department continually engages with the private sector to increase their participation on youth employment programmes
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2022 survey:
As per current procedure, national consultation is always undertaken when introducing new policies and legislation, as such all relevant social partners a consulted.
Seychelles also currently has a National Consultative Committee on Employment which is chaired by the Minister responsible for Employment on which all representative social partners are members. The aim of the Committee is to advice the Minister on any employment and related labour issue or policy decision being made.
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2020 survey:
The Government of Seychelles has re-introduced the Unemployment Relief Scheme in November 2017, which brings about a more consolidated approach to tackling unemployment by reinforcing the work of the Employment Department, the Agency for Social Protection, the Agency for Prevention of Drug Abuse and Rehabilitation, and the private sector for the placement of welfare recipients, drug addicts and ex-convicts. |
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Syrian Arab Republic
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SYR |
Arab States |
No |
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Chad
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TCD |
Africa |
Yes |
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Togo
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TGO |
Africa |
No |
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Thailand
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THA |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
2025:
Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC)
Enhancing skill development and employability for youth NEETs, as outlined in Milestone 9 of the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan.
The NESDC together with UNICEF Thailand, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, and regional development partners have been organized activities to follow the four-step implementation processes adapted from the successful Youth Guarantee program implemented in various European countries. These steps include:
1. Target group identification (Mapping) through the selection of operational teams in the area to identify and reach out to NEETs youth. These teams consist of community leaders and volunteers, with over 300 individuals currently participating.
2. Accessing the target group (Outreach) involved activities such as the "I NEETs You" camp for education and employment and the "Taste the Dream" initiative to understand the needs and skills of NEETs.
3. Inspiring and motivating NEETs through the "Show Proud" event, encouraging youth to showcase their potential and match with experienced mentors based on their preferences. Additionally, educational field trips showcasing career paths was held in November 2022.
4. Offering Training and Employment to support the target groups in accessing the education system or job market, taking into account their potential, aptitude, and interests.
Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour
1. Embarking on a cooperative enterprise for career guidance with career guidance departments in schools and military bodies.
2. Drawing up a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding a joint enterprise between the Department of Employment and The Federation of Thai Industries, Top-tier private companies (with high employment rate), and domestic employment agencies.
Ministry of Education
1. The special education schools works with vocational institutions/higher education institutions to develop job skills training courses as well as collaborating with private companies for internship and job placement
2. Partnerships with chambers of commerce, private corporations, and international organizations such as UNESCO.
Department of Children and Youth, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security
Department of Children and Youth has collaborated with private sectors (i.e., CP All, Lazada) in terms of enhancing the opportunity increasing youth employment.
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2024
Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council
Enhancing skill development and employability for youth NEET, as outlined in Milestone 9 of the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan
In Udon Thani, where the NEET rate is 24.48 percent, ranking third nationally and second in the northeast. The NESDC together with UNICEF, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, and regional development partners have organized activities to follow the four-step implementation processes adapted from the successful Youth Guarantee program implemented in various European countries. These steps include:
1) Target group identification (Mapping) through the selection of operational teams in the area to identify and reach out to NEETs youth. These teams consist of community leaders and volunteers, with over 300 individuals currently participating.
2) Access the target group (Outreach) involved activities such as the "I NEETs You" camp for education and employment and the "Taste the Dream" initiative to understand the needs and skills of NEETs.
3) Inspire and motivate NEETs through the "Show Proud" event, encouraging youth to showcase their potential and match with experienced mentors based on their preferences. Additionally, educational field trips showcasing career paths was held in November 2022.
4) Offering Training and Employment to support the target groups in accessing the education system or job market, taking into account their potential, aptitude, and interests.
In addition to the operations in Udon Thani, efforts have been expanded to Nakhon Ratchasima, where the NEET rate is approximately 27.48 percent, ranking second in the country. In every sub-district of Lam Thamenchai district, including Kui, Ban Yang, Choeng Mueang, and Phai, has been selected as the pilot area. Discussions have been held with the provincial governor and representatives of relevant agencies to plan and implement the working process.
Department of Employment
- Memorandum of collaboration and understanding Concerning the Department of Employment's and associated organizations' efforts to promote student employment in the public and private sectors.
- Establishing partnerships with organizations that support student employment, such as schools, military agencies, and volunteer guidance teachers.
Department of Children and Youth
- Collaborated with private sectors (i.e., CP All, Lazada) in terms of enhancing the opportunity increasing youth employment.
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2023:
Employment promotion program for new graduates (Co-Payment) - Employment Service System Development Division, Department of Employment has cooperated with The Thai Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trade of Thailand, the Federation of Thai Industries, employers, establishments and related government agencies.
The Cabinet resolution on 8 September 2020 was issued to support new graduates’ employment through the wage subsidy program (Co-Payment) by subsidizing 50 per cent of their wages to support employers for hiring 260,000 new graduates; for example, the monthly wage for a bachelor degree is set at 15,000 Bath (500 USD) up to 12 months so that the wages will be capped the maximum subsidy at 7,500 Baht (250 USD) a month per person. In addition, The Cabinet resolution on 29 December 2020 extended the period of this program from 30 September 2021 to 31 December 2021. Those that interested in participating the program, employers and new graduates, can reach information and register through the website. “จ้างงานเด็กจบใหม่ .com” or hotline 1506 press 2. According to the results, 56,492 new graduates were employed through the Co-payment program. (Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour).
Model Area Development Project for Quality of Life Development
- Coordinating the cooperation with government agencies (relevant departments / ministries), private sector (e.g. Pracharath Rak Samakkee Social Enterprise (Thailand) Company Limited, etc.) and the academic and education institutions to promote and develop children and youth to have occupational skill through various projects and activities such as Model Area Development Project for Quality of Life Development By Applying New Agricultural Theory to “Khok Nong Na Model”
Agreement on the Employment Service
In order to increase the effectiveness of the employment service, Department of Employment has signed agreement on the employment service with 6 private recruitment agencies as detailed below:
1. MANPOWER PROFESSIONAL & EXECUTIVE CO.,LTD
2. ADECCO CONSULTING LIMITED
3. KELLY SERVICES STAFFING & RECRUITMENT (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED
4. JOBTOPGUN RECRUITMENT COMPANY LIMITED
5. JOBBKK DOT COM RECRUITMENT COMPANY LIMITED
6. JOBS D.B.(THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED
According to this agreement, the exchanges of job announcement has been made. The job vacancies from these agencies will be linked to the platform of the Department of Employment via https://thaimengaantam.doe.go.th. Which can be accessed by all job seekers, Including student and young people.
- Department of Employment works together with academic and educational institutions to develop curricula that respond to the changing labour market.
Cooperating with UNICEF The Children and Youth Councils have been continuously in cooperation with the UNICEF in many aspects such as capacity building and children and youth’s project implementation.
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2022 survey:
- Employment Service System Development Division, Department of Employment has cooperated with The Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, the Federation of Thai Industries, employer/ establishment and related government agencies.
The Cabinet resolution on 8 September 2020 was issued to support new graduates’ employment through the wage subsidy program (Co-Payment) by subsidizing 50 per cent of their wages to support employers for hiring 260,000 new graduates; for example, the monthly wage for a bachelor degree is set at 15,000 Bath (500 USD) up to 12 months so that the wages will be capped the maximum subsidy at 7,500 Baht (250 USD) a month per person. In addition, The Cabinet resolution on 29 December 2020 extended the period of this program from 30 September 2021 to 31 December 2021. Those interested in participating the program, both employers and new graduates, are able to find information and register through the website. “จ้างงานเด็กจบใหม่.com” or hotline 1506 press 2 (Department of Employment, Ministry of
Labour).
- Coordinating the cooperation with government agencies (relevant departments / ministries), private sector (e.g. Pracharath Rak Samakkee Social Enterprise (Thailand) Company Limited, etc.) and the academic department (related educational institutions) to promote and develop children and youth to have skills for their occupation through various projects and activities such as Model Area Development Project for Quality of Life Development By Applying New Agricultural Theory to “Khok Nong Na Model”
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2020 survey:
- Signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the employment promotion for the pupil or the student between the government, the private sector, and educational institutions.
- The Employment Service System Development Division of the Department of Employment has cooperated with The Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, the Federation of Thai Industries, employer/ establishment and related government agencies
- Thailand has encouraged employment and job information through the Job Expo 2020 event, Smart Job Center, Bangkok Employment offices and Provincial Employment offices. The Cabinet resolution on 8 September 2020 was issued to support new graduates’ employment through the wage subsidy program (Co- Payment) by subsidizing 50 per cent of their wages to support employers for hiring 260,000 new graduates; for example, the monthly wage for a bachelor degree is set at 15,000 Bath (500 USD) up to 12 months so that the wages will be capped the maximum subsidy at 7,500 Baht (250 USD) a month per person. Those interested in participating the program, both employers and new graduates, are able to find information and register through the website. |
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Tajikistan
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TJK |
Europe |
No |
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Turkmenistan
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TKM |
Europe |
Yes |
The Central Council of the Magtymkuli Youth Organization of Turkmenistan, the Women’s Union of Turkmenistan, the National Center of Trade Unions of Turkmenistan (an organization representing the interests of workers), the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan (a public organization representing the interests of employers). |
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Timor-Leste
|
TLS |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
2025: no
2024
: Chambers of commerce and industry and government committed to share vacancies with government in order to let youth groups know about the employment opportunities in the country.
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2022
- National Chamber of Commerce and Industry - partaken the initiative of skill development and implementation of the national internship program
- Timor-Leste Trade Union Confederation (KSTL) - involves in the drafting of NES and training policy
- Civil Society - partaken the internship program initiative by allowing post learners or graduates from public training centre to intern in their offices |
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Tonga
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TON |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
- Partnership with the Tonga Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TCCI) and one of Tonga’s vocational training institutes - the Ahopanilolo Training Institute (ATI), to implement a pilot Apprenticeship Program in 2024. The pilot program was developed in 2023 with the assistance of the ILO-Pacific.
- Govt’s career information program - 2021 & 2023/24. This is an awareness program to provide youth with information on possible future career options while as school. |
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Trinidad and Tobago
|
TTO |
Americas |
Yes |
2025: The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service (MYDNS) has successfully partnered with the State Agencies and the Corporate Sector to create employment opportunities through Apprenticeship Programmes in the various sectors in the country. eg Trinidad Cement Limited & MYDNS partnership in the agriculture sector via the Mayo Community Agriculture Project, Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Company to implement a Linesman and Lines-Clearing Programme and the Water and Sewerage Authority to deliver a Plumbing Skills apprenticeship programme.
2024:
The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service (MYDNS) is currently partnering with the Corporate Sector to create employment opportunities through Apprenticeship Programmes in the various sectors in the country e.g. Trinidad Cement Limited & MYDNS partnership in the agriculture sector via the Mayo Community Agriculture Project. |
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Tunisia
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TUN |
Africa |
Yes |
2024
In the area of complementary training, agreements have been signed to strengthen partnerships at both national and regional level, in particular with the national federation of building and public works companies.
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2023:
The agreement with BTS for the financing of the creation of micro-enterprises, - The agreement with the ELIF association for the training of young people in the field of ICT, - The agreement with the federations (e.g. hotel federation) for the complementary training of job seekers
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2022 survey
partnership agreements with civil society:
-skills enhancement
- improving employability
- business creation
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2020 survey:
Decree 627 of 26 July 2018 on the creation of the Tripartite Steering Committee of the national employment strategy
-Decisions to set up Steering Committees for the various cooperation projects: MOUBADIROUN, PR0MESS, JEMP, EDJEF, PAFIP, IRADA, Support for the empowerment of rural women in Tunisia, Making skills visible: improving vocational guidance, apprenticeship and skills recognition in Tunisia, Meeting the challenges of the labour market for equitable opportunities for women in Tunisia, creation of micro-enterprises in the regions of Tataouine and Médenine, Green jobs platform. |
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Türkiye
|
TUR |
Europe |
Yes |
2025:
Within the scope of all implemented policies, collaborations and coordination activities are carried out with all stakeholders with the understanding of social dialogue in order to increase youth employment.
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2023:
During the preparation process of the strategy, meetings were held with the participation of representatives of relevant public institutions and organizations, professional organizations, social partners, non-governmental organizations, universities, private sector and international organizations in order to receive opinions, suggestions and evaluations for the measures included in the action plans.
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2022:
All studies have been carried out with participation of different stakeholders (Ministries, public institutions, employer-employee confederations, universities and NGOs). |
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Tuvalu
|
TUV |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
|
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Tanzania, United Republic of
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TZA |
Africa |
Yes |
• PMO (LYED) work with Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) in soliciting internship opportunities for young graduates.
• The Government is also working with Civiil Society Organizations, Researchers, Academia and Private Companies in promoting youth employment.
• The Government has set relaxed conditions for youth companies participation in procurement of its tenders. |
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Uganda
|
UGA |
Africa |
No |
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Ukraine
|
UKR |
Europe |
No |
|
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Uruguay
|
URY |
Americas |
Yes |
2025:
The ‘I Study and Work’ programme is implemented through an inter-institutional agreement between educational institutions and the world of work. At various times, technical assistance and exchanges with the ILO and UNESCO have taken place.
For the implementation of Law 19973, there is ongoing coordination with departmental and local commercial and industrial centres.
Within the framework of the redesign of public employment services, there is coordination with institutions and organisations that work specifically with young people.
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2022: No
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As of 2019, the Inter-institutional Commission (which elaborates and articulates actions and programmes to promote decent work for young people in coordination with the MTSS) will include the social actors: the most representative organisations of employers and workers (art. 1 Law 19.689, which amends art. 3 Law 19.133). |
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United States
|
USA |
Americas |
No |
|
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Uzbekistan
|
UZB |
Europe |
Yes |
Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan On the State Program to Implement the Strategy of Action in Five Priority Development Areas of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2017-2021 during the Year of Active Investment and Social Development (paragraph 142; paragraph 231; paragraph 259). |
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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VCT |
Americas |
Yes |
In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, initiatives like the Youth Employment Service (YES) and SET and YATE programmes aim to enhance youth employment opportunities. These programmes provides job attachments and training, helping young people gain practical experience and skills necessary for the job market. Additionally, vocational skills training programmes have successfully improved job prospects for many youths, enabling them to find employment or start their own businesses. |
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Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
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VEN |
Americas |
Yes |
2025
Within the framework of the public sector and state industries in the areas of Education, Health, Construction, Telecommunications, Basic Services, Electrical Energy, Oil, Agriculture, Aquatic, Sports, Recreational and Social Promoters.
Alliances with the private sector through the programme of the National Training Institute for the incorporation of young people into their first job through tax incentives.
2024
In the framework of the public sector and State industries in the areas of Education, Health, Construction, Telecommunications, Basic Services, Electrical Energy, Oil, Agricultural, Aquatic, Sports, Recreational and Social Promoters.
- Alliances with the private sector through the programme of the National Training Institute for the incorporation of young people into their first job through tax incentives.--------------
2023
- In the framework of the public sector and state industries in the areas of Education, Health, Construction, Telecommunications, Basic Services, Electrical Energy, Oil, Agricultural, Aquatic, Sports, Recreational and Social Promoters.
- Alliances with the private sector through the programme of the National Institute for Socialist Training and Education (INCES) for the incorporation of young people into their first job through tax incentives. |
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Viet Nam
|
VNM |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
2024
The cooperation programme between Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and the Ho Chi Minh Youth Union
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2023: NO
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2020 survey:
Initiative of youth start up: the bridge to create jobs for the youth by REACH (Vietnamese NGO specialized in providing vocational training, career advice and job placement services for Vietnam's most at-risk youth) in collaboration with the provinces.
Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Microsoft in collaboration with Việt Nam Student newspaper organized event: JOBS FAIR 2017 - Youthspark seminar– Promoting work skills and youth start-up and connecting the youth with SMEs. |
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Vanuatu
|
VUT |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Vanuatu National Young Entrepreneurs Council
Youth Challenge Vanuatu |
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Samoa
|
WSM |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
2024
The Samoa National Tripartite Forum (a high level forum in Samoa for employment) will oversee the implementation of SNEP. Therefore the strong partnership between implementing agencies and SNTF will enable success implementation of these particular objective to promote youth employment.
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2023
Strong partnership and collaboration with Samoa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, civil society,
There has been a dynamic growth in programs implemented over the years to provide income generation opportunities, and to build recognition of economic initiatives by youth; there is a need for better centralisation of data in order to get a good clear picture in terms of national coverage (total number of youth that have been exposed to economic development programs by gender, age, village etc)
The role of the private sector is increasingly essential to building practical knowledge of youths on areas such as marketing, research, business acumen and low cost technological practices to maximise production as well as participating in TVET programs. |
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Yemen
|
YEM |
Arab States |
Yes |
Partnership with the General Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry. |
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South Africa
|
ZAF |
Africa |
Yes |
2025:
There are quite a number of them, but in this case, it suffices to mention just a few: - Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Youth Employment Service, South African Economic Youth Council (SAYEC); Activate organisation; Youth Chamber of Commerce & Industry Africa (YCCI)
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2024
Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) looking at areas of interoperability, responding to and aggregating demand, e-learning tools and eco-system mapping
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2020
Yes, NYDA has a Strategic Partnership with the South African Youth Chamber of Commerce |
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Zambia
|
ZMB |
Africa |
Yes |
UNESCO
UNDP
UNFPA
UNICEF |
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Zimbabwe
|
ZWE |
Africa |
Yes |
The Zimbabwe Youth Council is a government institution established by the Zimbabwe Youth Council Act (Chapter 25:19).The Zimbabwe Youth Council is an important institution for promoting youth development and empowerment in the country. It works closely with government ministries, youth organizations, and international partners to address the challenges faced by young people and create a better future for them.
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2024:
opportunities for youth employment project with Swedish international coop. agency (SIDA)
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2020
Initiatives to promote internships, development training facilities, retooling of training instructions, and joint life skills training. |