The debt crisis in Africa has reached alarming proportions, jeopardizing social and economic progress across the continent. Many African governments, including Côte d’Ivoire, have resorted to excessive borrowing to finance development, infrastructure and public services. However, the burden of (…)
The 15th edition of ITUC-Africa’s New Year School (NYS) opened this Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire, marking the start of four days of reflection and mobilization on the future of work in Africa.
Under the theme "Employability, Living Wages, Peace and Economic (…)
The African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (www.ituc-africa.org) is pleased to announce the 15th edition of the New Year School (NYS), scheduled to take place from February 25-28, 2025, in Grand Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire. This year’s theme, “Employability, (…)
Migration is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that has profound implications for individuals, communities, and nations. In the West African context, Ghana and Burkina Faso stand out as countries experiencing significant migration patterns. The movement of people across borders is not only (…)
This brief, Advancing Digital Social Protection in Africa through Inclusion and Data Protection, explores strategies to develop inclusive and secure digital social protection (DSP) systems across Africa. DSP systems, which leverage digital tools to deliver social services, present transformative (…)
This policy brief examines the role of digital social protection (DSP) in enhancing access and equity for migrant workers in Africa. DSP utilizes information and communication technologies (ICTs) to manage social security programs, such as cash transfers and healthcare services, thereby (…)
On November 29, 2024, a high-level delegation of trade union leaders, led by Comrade. Akhator Joel Odigie, General Secretary of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) and Comrade Rose Omamo, Board Member of the Central Organisation of Trade (…)
Background
Trade unions serve as pivotal actors in the defence of workers’ rights, ensuring fair labour practices, and advocating for social justice. By uniting their efforts, trade unions have the capacity to present a cohesive and powerful voice in policy-making, bargaining, and advocacy for (…)
This discussion paper explores the necessity of establishing a “new social contract” in Africa, aimed at redefining the relationship between workers, employers, and governments amid significant economic, social, and environmental changes. The old social contract, rooted in post-World War II (…)
Background and Rationale
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a unique opportunity for trade unions to promote labour provisions and ensure workers’ interests are reflected in trade policies. A toolkit has been developed to support trade union engagement in trade (…)
Hod Anyigba, Chief Economist of ITUC-Africa writes about the work of the union delegation at the 10th African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, and their push for sustainable, inclusive policies, advocating for decent work, universal social protection, and just transition pathways to (…)
During a recent courtesy call by the African Regional organization of the International Trade Union Confederation Africa (ITUC-Africa) and the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) to the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation in Namibia on November 8, 2024, a range (…)
