{"id":54217,"date":"2026-01-02T19:17:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T19:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/ncew-meeting-on-action-plan-for-2026"},"modified":"2026-01-02T19:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T19:50:11","slug":"ncew-meeting-on-action-plan-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/ncew-meeting-on-action-plan-for-2026","title":{"rendered":"NCEW-Meeting on action plan for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>The executive committee of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers met in Asmara on December 29 and 30 to assess activities from 2025 and discuss the action plan for 2026. Key topics included labor relations, training programs, and initiatives to support women and youth workers, highlighting a significant increase in employment opportunities and vocational training efforts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. <\/strong> <\/span>The executive committee of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers conducted an activity assessment meeting of 2025 and held discussions on the plan of action for 2026 in Asmara on 29 and 30 December.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting conducted extensive discussions on the reports presented, focusing on labor relations; foreign relations; administration and finance; human resources development; women and youth workers; as well as public relations. The meeting also discussed the action plan for 2026.<\/p>\n<p>According to the reports presented, the number of new employment opportunities increased by 18%; training programs were organized with a view to enhancing the capacity of workers and productivity; seminars focusing on safety and health were conducted; commendable initiatives were undertaken to develop relations with international organizations as well as newly established professional associations; and vocational training in seven fields was provided to 150 workers at the Massawa Workers\u2019 Vocational Training Center.<\/p>\n<p>The reports also indicated that special attention was provided to workers across the regions of the country, and encouraging activities were conducted to enhance the capacity of women workers.<\/p>\n<p>The National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW) plays a crucial role in advocating for workers&#8217; rights and enhancing employment opportunities in Eritrea. Established to address labor issues, the NCEW focuses on improving working conditions, promoting vocational training, and fostering relationships with international organizations to support the workforce&#8217;s development.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, the organization has prioritized the empowerment of women and youth in the labor market, recognizing their vital contributions to the economy. The NCEW&#8217;s initiatives aim to create a more inclusive workforce, ensuring that all workers have access to training and employment opportunities that enhance a<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Eritrea<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know The executive committee of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers met in Asmara on December 29 and 30 to assess activities from 2025 and discuss the action plan for 2026. 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