About The Event
Welcome to the 20th ILO Regional Conference of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to be held in Addis Ababa, a premier event bringing together experts from labor, social policy, and economic development to advance key regional goals for decent work, social protection, and sustainable development.
EVENT THEME
Resilient communities and Healthy Environment: the Employment- Intensive Investment Program (EIIP) approach
19-23 May 2025 Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
At African Union Conference Center
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20th ILO Regional Conference
The Regional Conference brings together global policymakers, planners, practitioners, and researchers to exchange ideas on policies and programs that promote decent jobs and sustainable livelihoods in Africa. Ethiopia, which hosted the 17th ILO Regional Seminar in 2017, will again host the 20th edition from May 19 - 23, 2025 under the theme: "Resilient Communities and Healthy Environment: The EIIP Approach.
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MESSAGES FROM OUR HOST
Regional Director for Africa and Assistant Director-General
H.E. Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa
"'On behalf of the ILO, I have a pleasure in inviting you to the 20th Regional Conference...'" Read More
Minister of Urban and Infrastructure
H.E. Chaltu Sani
"'Ladies and Gentlemen', It is my great pleasure to invite you to the 20th ILO Regional Conference...'" Read More
Director General, Ethiopian Roads Administration
Eng. Mohammed Abdurahman
"'It is a great honor for the Ethiopian Roads Administration, in collaboration....'" Read More
Regional Director for Africa and Assistant Director-General
H.E. Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa
"'On behalf of the ILO, I have a pleasure in inviting you to the 20th Regional Conference to be held in May 2025 under the theme, Resilient communities and Healthy Environment: the EIIP approach'. The Regional Seminar is biennial event organized by ILO & Africa member countries. The conference is aimed at sharing knowledge, experiences and technologies in green works and climate smart approaches. It also promotes mutual learning and networking among the participants and encourage South-South cooperation. Most of all, the conference serves as a platform to promote inclusive socio-economic development in Africa and forge a path towards social justice and ensuring a more sustainable and prosperous future for all individuals and communities. I call on ILO constituent partners, international organizations, academia, civil society, and young professionals to take advantage of this event by signing up to participate, sharing knowledge products, hosting side events and exhibit your products. I look forward to seeing you all in the beautiful city of Addis Ababa, May 2025. Thank you.'"
Minister of Urban and Infrastructure
H.E Chaltu Sani
"'Ladies and Gentlemen', It is my great pleasure to invite you to the 20th ILO Regional Conference for Labour-based Practitioners, to be held in the vibrant city of Addis Ababa. This important gathering reaffirms our shared commitment to advancing decent work, social justice, and inclusive economic growth across our region. The conference will bring together policymakers, and advocates from various sectors to engage on pressing issues within the regional labour market landscape. It will provide an invaluable platform to exchange insights, share best practices, and shape strategies that prioritize the rights and well-being of workers and sustainable enterprises. Together, we have the opportunity to forge pathways toward social justice and build a future centered on dignity, equality and sustainability. I encourage all participants to join us in Addis Ababa with an open mind and readiness to engage in meaningful dialogue. Your voices, ideas, and perspectives will be instrumental in shaping solutions that uplift communities across our nations and help us navigate the complexities of our ever-evolving world. We look forward to welcoming you to Addis Ababa and to a conference that promises to advance our shared vision for a brighter, fairer future.'"
Eng. Mohammed Abdurahman
Director General, Ethiopian Roads Administration
"'
Welcome to the official website of the 20th ILO Regional Conference on Employment-Intensive Investment
Approaches.
It is a great honor for the Ethiopian Roads Administration, in collaboration with the Ministry of Urban
and Infrastructure, to host this milestone event in Addis Ababa. We are delighted to welcome over 2,000
participants from more than 70 countries, including policymakers, development partners, workers' and
employers' organizations, academics, and technical experts.
This conference comes at a pivotal time for Ethiopia and the region, as we work collectively to
integrate employment-intensive strategies into infrastructure development-strategies that promote decent
work, inclusive growth, and sustainable livelihoods.
Through more than 30 dynamic sessions, this conference offers a platform to share innovations, policy
insights, and practical tools that link infrastructure investment with job creation and social progress.
We thank the International Labour Organization for its continued partnership, and we look forward to a
successful and impactful conference.
We warmly invite you to explore the program, register your participation, and join us in shaping the
future of employment-intensive development.'"
A Word From National Organizing Committee (NOC)
State Minister, Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure
H.E. Yetimgeta Asrat
"'In my capacity as Chairman of the National Organizing Committee, I take this opportunity...'" Read More
Mr. Sisay Bekele
Deputy Director General, Corporate Services
Chairperson : Finance, Logistics and Sponsorship Task Team
Eng. Hirut Yohannes
Deputy Director General, Project Development
Chairperson : Protocol & Hospitality Task Team
Eng. Alemayehu Ayele (PHD)
Deputy Director General, Road Asset Management
Chairperson : Paper Review Committee Task Team
Mr Daniel Mengestie
Deputy Director General, Director General's Office
Chairperson : Invitations, Program and Content Task team
Mr. Samson Wondimu
Director, Communication Directorate
Chairperson : Communication, Media & Event Promotion Task team
State Minister Yetimgeta Asrat
Chairperson of the organizing committee
"'In my capacity as Chairman of the National Organizing Committee, I take this opportunity to invite colleagues and all participants (practitioners, policy makers, Researchers, Academics and Development Partners) to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 20th Regional Conference for Labour-based Practitioners, which will take place from the 19th - 23rd May, 2025. The theme for the 20th Regional Conference is 'Resilient communities and Healthy Environment: the EIIP approach'. As you all know Unemployment is a global challenge that is constraining livelihood opportunities of vulnerable people, driving internal and external displacement frustrations, particularly among the youth, leading to higher incidences of violence or conflict around the world. 'Promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all' is one of the outcomes for the Sustainable Development Goals (#8). Through this outcome governments are expected work towards maximizing decent work opportunities through a robust, inclusive and poverty-reducing growth. These are the challenges that we as practitioners must embrace and contribute towards meeting these ambitions of our people. The selection of the theme is also premised on the belief that we need to forge a path towards social justice and ensuring a more sustainable and prosperous future for all individuals.'"
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