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South Africa has been an member of the ILO from 1919 to 1966, and again since 1994. South Africa’s peaceful political transition from the apartheid regime is regarded as one of the most remarkable political feats of the past century. Today, the ILO provides technical and financial support to country with the overall objective of reducing poverty and inequality through inclusive and sustainable growth and development. Priorities established by the tripartite constituents of South Africa include the creation of more and better jobs, especially for youth, broadening social protection coverage, and the promotion of strong and representative employers’ and workers’ organizations.

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A rapid market systems analysis of the construction sector in Zimbabwe

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