Books and reports

June 2011

1. 

   Studies on Growth with Equity - Spain: Quality jobs for a new economy

   27 June 2011

   The International Institute for Labour Studies, a research arm of the International Labour Organization (ILO), launched its fourth report in the series “Studies on Growth with Equity” in Madrid on Monday, 27 June, 2011. The new study “Spain: Quality Jobs for a New Economy” takes an in-depth look at the Spanish labour market and economy and offers a set of policy recommendations on how the Spanish economy can best recover from the recent crisis. It also includes a series of comprehensive statistics and trends related to the labour market in Spain.

2. 

   The Global Crisis. Causes, responses and challenges

   13 June 2011

   This important collection of essays brings together the main findings of ILO research since the start of the global financial and economic crisis in 2008. With contributions from diverse research disciplines, the volume provides new perspectives on employment and income-led growth and the role of regulation, and makes policy recommendations for the future.

March 2011

1. 

   Germany: A Job-centred approach

   28 March 2011

   Despite a dramatic decline in output as a result of the global financial and economic crisis, Germany’s labour market held up well compared with other countries. This was the conclusion reached by the first comprehensive assessment of Germany’s policy to tackle the crisis, issued by the ILO.

January 2009

1. Delivering decent work in Europe and Central Asia. Report of the Director-General, Volume I, Part 1. Eighth ILO European Regional Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal, 9-13 February 2009

   26 January 2009

   The Eighth European Regional Meeting can be instrumental in elaborating a strong message charting a balanced approach to sustainable growth and development based on decent work for all. Also available in French, Spanish, German and Russian.