The International Labour Organization (ILO) will hold its 15th African Regional Meeting in Windhoek, Namibia, from 2-4 December 2026.
Representatives of governments, employers' and workers' organizations from across Africa will discuss the major transformations reshaping the continent's world of work and agree on priorities for advancing decent work and social justice.
Discussions will focus on three major transformations:
- Demographic change, including the challenge of creating productive and decent jobs for Africa's rapidly growing youth population
- Digital transformation and artificial intelligence, and their implications for jobs, skills, enterprises and workers' rights
- The green and climate transition, including opportunities for decent jobs, resilient enterprises and a just transition
Delegates will also discuss the report of ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo, Delivering social justice through inclusive labour market transformations in Africa, which argues that Africa should not simply adapt to these transformations but actively shape them with social justice as a guiding principle.
The meeting will review progress since the Abidjan Declaration, adopted at the previous African Regional Meeting in 2019, and agree priorities for future action.
Details of the agenda and related documents are available on the ILO website.
All plenary sittings will be available to follow online via ILO Live.
Media accreditation
Journalists wishing to cover the 15th African Regional Meeting in Windhoek must apply for accreditation by email at [email protected]
They must also submit the following forms: Visa application and International Journalist Work VISA Checklist. Please also check this document with important information on working visits to Namibia.
Journalists undertaking media work in Namibia also require a temporary work permit. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) will assist with this process.
Applications should include, in English:
- Copy of passport, valid for at least six months
- Official assignment letter from the media outlet
- Valid press card or media accreditation
- Link to the media outlet's website and/or social media channels
- Purpose of visit and accommodation details
- List of equipment, including serial numbers
Applications should be submitted as early as possible. MICT requires approximately one week to assess applications before submission to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, which may take up to three additional weeks to process the temporary work permit.
