Books and reports

April 2012

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   World of Work Report 2012 "Better Jobs for a Better Economy"

   26 April 2012

   The new study examines the performance of different countries since the start of the global crisis through the prism of the quantity and quality of jobs.

November 2011

1. 

   Towards a Greener Economy: The Social Dimensions

   16 November 2011

   The European Commission and the International Labour Organization have combined efforts in reaction to the deep crisis that hit the global economy in 2008. The aim of this joint project is to examine policies that will lead not only to a quicker recovery but also to a more sustainable, environmentally friendly and equitable global economy. "Towards a Greener Economy: The Social Dimensions" aims to promote a clearer understanding of the nature of the green economy and its implications for labour markets, especially the reallocation of jobs from high- to low-polluting sectors.

2. 

   Building a Sustainable Job-rich Recovery

   16 November 2011

   The European Commission and the International Labour Organization have combined efforts in reaction to the deep crisis that hit the global economy in 2008. The aim of this joint project is to examine policies that will lead not only to a quicker recovery but also to a more sustainable, environmentally friendly and equitable global economy. "Building a Sustainable Job-rich Recovery" examines the origins of the deep financial and economic crisis of 2008 that continues to shape labour market performance across the globe.

October 2011

1. 

   World of Work Report 2011: Making Markets Work for Jobs

   31 October 2011

   Published annually by the International Institute for Labour Studies - the research arm of the ILO - the 2011 edition of “World of Work Report” shows that it will not be possible to recover successfully from the Great Recession unless social inequalities are addressed through well-designed policies. ...

June 2011

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   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.

November 2010

1. 

   World of Work Report 2010. From one crisis to the next?

   11 November 2010

   Published annually by the International Institute for Labour Studies - the research arm of the ILO - the 2010 edition of “World of Work Report” assesses the state of labour markets worldwide amid the economic crisis and analyses the economic and social implications.