Somali constituents have increased capacity to facilitate just transitions towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all

About this project

CPO SOM106 supports Somalia’s transition to environmentally sustainable and inclusive economic systems by strengthening the capacity of government, workers’ and employers’ organizations to promote decent work through a just transition. The programme responds to the country’s vulnerability to climate change, environmental degradation, and poverty by promoting social dialogue, sustainable livelihoods, and policy reforms, particularly in sectors such as the charcoal value chain. The programme is expected to strengthen inclusive social dialogue mechanisms, including multi-stakeholder platforms that enable government, workers, employers, and communities—especially women and youth—to participate in decision-making on environmental sustainability and labour market transformation. It will support the development and adoption of gender-responsive policies and a national just transition roadmap, while enhancing the institutional capacity of constituents to engage in policy processes and advocate for sustainable economic transformation. In addition, it will improve livelihoods and resilience by expanding access to skills development, entrepreneurship opportunities, and alternative income sources that reduce reliance on environmentally harmful practices. Direct beneficiaries include key national institutions such as the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Environment, workers’ and employers’ organizations including FESTU, and approximately 100 women and youth recei…

Published by

International Labour Organization (ILO) · Multilateral

Countries

Somalia

Sectors

Employment creationVocational trainingSocial dialogueEnvironmental policy and administrative management

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributes

Funded by

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Implemented by

International Labour Organization (ILO), **********

Accountable

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Passes funds through

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Published by International Labour Organization (ILO) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 19 Aug 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-41302-PMR26-SOM106.

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