Other publications
Publications and information resources
-
The Green Jobs Programme of the ILO - [pdf 1463 KB]
09 June 2009 - This brochure summarizes the why, what and how of the ILO’s global programme on green jobs. Why the transformation to a sustainable, low carbon economy is crucial for environmental and social reasons. What this transformation means for enterprises and labour markets. What the ILO means by green jobs. ... -
Global Social Policy Digest 3 (May to August 2009) - [pdf 94 KB]
01 May 2009 - -
Global Social Policy Digest 2 (January to April 2009) - [pdf 149 KB]
01 May 2009 - -
Global Social Policy Digest 1 (September to December 2008) - [pdf 235 KB]
01 January 2009 - Global Social Policy Digest is compiled once a quarter by a team at Sheffield University in the UK and provides an overview of the contributions of a range of national and international actors, both governmental and nongovernmental, to global social policy. The Digest summarizes recent developments and provides links to statements and reports on specific themes under the banner of social policy. -
Green Jobs: Towards Decent Work in a Sustainable, Low-Carbon World (Full report) - [pdf 4595 KB]
24 September 2008 - The report entitled “Green Jobs: Towards Decent Work in a Sustainable, Low-Carbon World” is the first comprehensive study on the emergence of a “green economy” and its impact on the world of work. ... -
Facts and figures on green jobs - [pdf 176 KB]
24 September 2008 - Green Jobs have become an emblem of a more sustainable economy and society, that preserves the environment for present and future generations and is more equitable and inclusive of all people and all countries. -
Green Jobs: Towards decent work in a sustainable, low-carbon world (report overview) - [pdf 1266 KB]
24 September 2008 - The present overview draws on evidence and findings presented in the report “Green Jobs: Towards Decent Work in a Sustainable, Low-Carbon World”. While the overview is consistent with the report, it also includes reflections emerging from the exchanges among the partners of the Green Jobs Initiative not contained in the original report. ... -
Executive Summary for 'In defence of labour market institutions: Cultivating justice in the
developing world'
07 April 2008 - Though labour market regulations have been blamed for the poor economic performance of many developing countries, the evidence on which this argument rests is weak. Rather than constraining economic development, labour market institutions, including the laws that regulate the labour market, are important for both economic growth as well as the well-being of the workforce. Through a survey of different labour market institutions in developing countries, this volume reaffirms the importance of labour market institutions in this era of globalization. -
Executive Summary for 'From conflict to cooperation: Labour market reforms that can work in Nepal' - [pdf 48 KB]
07 April 2008 - This book reviews the history of labour relations in Nepal and considers criticisms of the existing industrial relations system. It reports on the re-emergence of the militant Maoist trade union and the recent upsurge in strikes and demonstrations in Nepal. ... -
Achieving Policy Coherence
11 October 2007 - Relevant paragraph of the report of the World Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalization on policy coherence