Meeting of experts of labour statistics

Prior to the International Conference of Labour Statisticians, the Bureau of Statistics organises a Meeting of Experts on Labour Statistics, which generally examines a draft resolution on a particular topic and makes recommendations, on the basis of which the Bureau prepares proposals for the International Conference of Labour Statisticians to consider. Experts at such a meeting are appointed by the ILO's Governing Body and include officials of governments as well as employer’s and worker’s representatives. Regional and international agencies and other interest groups can also participate as observers with the approval of the Governing Body. In the preparation of the first draft resolution for the Meeting of Experts, the Bureau carries out extensive research of the concepts, definitions, classifications and methods in current use by countries and consults widely with producers and users of the statistics at all levels.