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Supporting Resilience and Social Cohesion with Decent Livelihood Opportunities

eval_number:

2337223

eval_url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/2337223

lessons_learned:

themes:

theme:

Green jobs

category:

Enterprises

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comments:

SMEs, Cooperatives, Refugees, HC

challenges:

The application of the green jobs definition within SMEs appears less clear. Interviews with implementing partners, such as United Work, revealed that green jobs in SMEs are often associated with certifications in recycling or organic production.

success:

Supporting cooperatives and social enterprises engaged in environmentally sustainable practices aligned with the dual goals of providing income and promoting environmental sustainability. Examples such as Çetokoop, KATIK, and Meryem Women’s Cooperative demonstrated sustainable practices by fostering environmentally friendly employment, as evidenced by progress reports, interviews, and ILO-related website news.

context:

n/a

description:

A just transition means promoting a green economy in a manner that is fair and inclusive for all stakeholders—workers, enterprises, and communities —by creating decent work opportunities and ensuring that no one is left behind. A well-managed just transition should contribute to the objectives of decent work for all, social inclusion, poverty eradication, and environmental sustainability (Castillo, Monica, Green jobs, green economy, just transition and related concepts: A review of definitions developed through intergovernmental processes and international organizations, Geneva: ILO, 2023). It is clear that green jobs are essential for achieving sustainable development: they reduce negative environmental impacts, promote social justice, and offer economic opportunities. In light of this understanding, Objective 2 of the project aimed to create "more and better income opportunities for refugees and HC through sustainable income generation and job creation." While the project has made significant strides in promoting green jobs within cooperatives and some SMEs, a more consistent and comprehensive understanding of green economy practices across all sectors is needed. Establishing clear definitions and examples will help standardize the concept of green jobs and ensure that future initiatives remain aligned with the project’s objectives.

administrative_issues:

n/a

url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/lessons/2337337

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location:

country:

Türkiye

region:

Europe and Central Asia

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eval_title:

Supporting Resilience and Social Cohesion with Decent Livelihood Opportunities