20th
ILO Regional Conference
For Labour Based Practitioners

19-23 May 2025, African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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About The Event

The 20th International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Conference for Labour-Based Practitioners will take place from May 19 to 23, 2025, at the African Union Conference Centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Jointly hosted by the Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE), the Ethiopian Roads Administration (ERA), and the International Labour Organization (ILO), this prestigious event will centre on the theme: "Resilient Communities and Healthy Environment: The Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (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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African Union Conference Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Join the 20th ILO Regional Conference in Addis Ababa to advance decent work, social protection, and sustainable development.

MESSAGES FROM OUR HOST

Fanuel

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

Chalatu

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

Mohammed

Director General, Ethiopian Roads Administration

Eng. Mohammed Abdurahman

"'It is a great honor for the Ethiopian Roads Administration, in collaboration....'" Read More