For many of Uganda’s young graduates, the transition from school to work is encumbered by various obstacles. One of these obstacles is the lack of hands-on skills required by the labour market which Universities and other educational institutions are not able to provide. To address this obstacle and enhance the young graduates’ employability...
The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour& Social Development designed and started a Programme on Promotion of "Green" Jobs & Fair Labour Market in Uganda in 2016. The Programme focuses on promotion of safety and healthy at work, improvement in energy and raw materials efficiency, minimisation of waste and industria...
The Ministry in partnership with GIZs Better Migration Management Program has held a one-day sensitization workshop in West Nile on safe and productive placement of migrant workers abroad. The team led by the Commissioner Employment Services engaged local leaders and key stakeholders in the Districts of Arua, Koboko, Pakwach, Zombo, Nebbi, Maracha...
The 2nd Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Kirunda Kivejinja today officially opened the 3rd Annual Social Development Sector Review taking place at the Pearl of Africa Hotel in Kampala . The Sector Meeting running under the theme "Enhancing employability and livelihoods for Inclusive Growth and wealth creation" brings together the Ministry of Gender,...