5 Countries That Receive the Most Aid From ILO

In this article, we take a look at 5 countries that receive the most aid from ILO. If you would like to take a detailed look at our analysis of ILO funding, you can go to 30 Countries That Receive the Most Aid From ILO.

5. Afghanistan

Net Official Flows From ILO (2022): $1,998,200

Since the Afghan administration change in 2021, the ILO estimates that female employment in the country has fallen by at least 25%. This is one of the reasons why the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan has transferred $3.7 million to the ILO since 2022.

4. Philippines

Net Official Flows From ILO (2022): $2,291,356

On December 19, 2022, the ILO released “Financial Education for Micro, Small, and Informal Businesses in the Philippines,” a training booklet for the country. The Philippines is one of the countries receiving the most aid from the ILO.

3. India

Net Official Flows From ILO (2022): $2,569,546

In India, the ILO partnered with GIZ to generate awareness among MFI clients regarding natural catastrophe insurance. The entire project was implemented by ILO in collaboration with Microfinance Institutions Network of India, Weather Risk Management Services, Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company, and SwissRe India.

2. Vietnam

Net Official Flows From ILO (2022): $2,634,650

From 2022 to 2023, the ILO achieved 12 country program outcomes in Vietnam, which is the highest number out of all the countries where results were achieved. These included steps such as formalization of the informal economy, increase in decent work opportunities, and advancing the skillsets of the Vietnamese workforce.

1. Yemen

Net Official Flows From ILO (2022): $3,198,457

Yemen ranks number one on our list of countries that receive the most aid from the ILO. In 2022, the country had a net official flow of $3.1 million from the agency. In the same year, the Supporting Resilient Livelihoods, Food Security, and Climate Adaptation In Yemen Fund transferred $1.9 million to the agency. From 2022 to 2023, the ILO achieved three country program outcomes in Yemen.

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