Issue briefs

2011

1. Fact sheet on Crisis response in Asia and the Pacific

   01 November 2011

   In the wake of a crisis, whether a natural disaster or an armed conflict, social and economic disruption is an unavoidable consequence and a dreadful reminder of how fragile human settlements and activities can be. Rebuilding the communities and livelihoods of the most vulnerable becomes a top priority for decision-makers and local administrators.

2. Convention No. 189 - Questions and answers

   10 August 2011

   This short factsheet will help you understand what Convention No. 189 is, who it covers, and what minimum standards it sets.

3. Fact sheet on Poverty Reduction Through Tourism

   05 July 2011

4. Coverage of domestic workers by key working conditions laws

   13 June 2011

   This document is part of a series of briefs on issues and approaches to promoting decent work for domestic workers.

5. Global and regional estimates on domestic workers

   27 May 2011

   This document is part of a series of briefs on issues and approaches to promoting decent work for domestic workers.

6. Decent work for domestic workers: Frequently asked questions on standard-setting at the 100th International Labour Conference

   23 May 2011

7. Measuring the economic and social value of domestic work

   19 May 2011

   This document is part of a series of briefs on issues and approaches to promoting decent work for domestic workers.

8. Working hours in domestic work

   19 May 2011

   This document is part of a series of briefs on issues and approaches to promoting decent work for domestic workers.

9. Remuneration in domestic work

   19 May 2011

   This document is part of a series of briefs on issues and approaches to promoting decent work for domestic workers.

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    Issue brief: Poverty reduction through tourism

    03 May 2011

    Hotels, Catering and Tourism (HCT) is one of the fastest-growing economic sectors in countries around the world. It is very labour-intensive and is a significant source of development and employment, especially for those with limited access to the labour market, such as women, youth, migrant workers and rural populations. It can signifi cantly contribute to social and economic development and to poverty reduction in least developed countries (LDCs).