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2007
  Asian experience Asian experience on growth, employment and poverty: an overview with special reference to the findings of some recent case studies
by UNDP Regional Centre in Colombo and ILO
Colombo : UNDP Regional Centre in Colombo and ILO, 2007
45 p.
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  ILO policy brief on youth employment in Cambodia ILO policy brief on youth employment in Cambodia
by ILO Sub Regional Office for East Asia
Bangkok: ILO, 2007
12 p.

English version
ISBN 978-92-2-120112-0 (print version)
ISBN 978-92-2-120113-7 (web version)
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Khmer version
ISBN 978-92-2-820112-3 (print version)
ISBN 978-92-2-820113-0 (web version)
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  Informal economy, poverty and employment in Cambodia Informal economy, poverty and employment in Cambodia, Mongolia, Thailand: good practices and lessons learned: final report
Bangkok: ILO, 2007
72 p.
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  Labour and social trends in ASEAN 2007 Labour and social trends in ASEAN 2007: integration, challenges and opportunities
Bangkok: ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, 2007
v, 107 p.
ISBN 978-92-2-119838-3 (print version)
ISBN 978-92-2-119839-0 (web version)
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  List of published reports, studies and tools produced by ... List of published reports, studies and tools produced by the Informal Economy, Poverty and Employment Project
Bangkok: ILO, 2007
14 p.
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  Promoting employment in Cambodia Promoting employment in Cambodia: analysis and options
by Elizabeth Morris
Bangkok: ILO, 2007
xxiii, 155 p.
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  Thailand labour market indicators 1990-2004 Thailand labour market indicators 1990-2004
Bangkok: ILO, 2007
vii, 99 p.
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  2006
  Decent work in the informal economy in Cambodia Decent work for women and men in the informal economy: profile and good practices in Cambodia
by International Labour Office, Economic Institute of Cambodia (EIC), and United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Cambodia
Bangkok: ILO, 2006
95 p.

English version
ISBN 92-2-119045-5 and 978-92-2-119045-5 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-119046-3 and 978-92-2-119046-2 (web version)
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Khmer version
ISBN 92-2-819045-0 and 978-92-2-819045-8 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-819046-9 and 978-92-2-819046-5 (web version)
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  Decent work in the informal economy in Cambodia Decent work in the informal economy in Cambodia: a literature review
by Economic Institute of Cambodia (EIC)
Bangkok: ILO, 2006
52 p. (Informal economy, poverty and employment: Cambodia series; no.2)

English version
ISBN 92-2-118738-1 and 978-92-2-118738-7 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-118739-X and 978-92-2-118739-4 (web version)
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Khmer version
ISBN 92-2-818738-7 and 978-92-2-818738-0 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-818739-5 and 978-92-2-818739-7 (web version)
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  Easing the barriers to formality Easing the barriers to formality: registration procedures for microenterprises and handicraft exports in Cambodia
by Artisans' Association of Cambodia
Bangkok: ILO, 2006
92 p. (Informal economy, poverty and employment: Cambodia series no.3)
ISBN 92-2-118986-4 and 978-92-2-118986-X (print version)
ISBN 92-2-118987-2 and 978-92-2-118987-9 (web version)
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  Easing the barriers to formality Easing the barriers to formality: regulatory framework affecting Mongolian micro and small businesses
by Tsetsen Dashtseren
Bangkok: ILO, 2006
56 p. (Informal economy, poverty and employment: Mongolia series no.3)
ISBN 92-2-119116-8 and 978-92-2-119116-2 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-119117-6 and 978-92-2-119117-9 (web version)
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  Extending labour law to all workers: promoting decent work in the informal economy in Cambodia, Thailand and Mongolia
by David Tajgman, editor
Bangkok: ILO, 2006
153 p. (Informal economy, poverty and employment: Cambodia, Mongolia, Thailand)
ISBN 92-2-118625-3 and 978-92-2-118625-0 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-118626-1 and 978-92-2-118626-7 (web version)
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  Fighting poverty from the street Fighting poverty from the street: a survey of street food vendors in Bankok
by Narumol Nirathron
Bangkok: ILO, 2006
83 p. (Informal economy, poverty and employment: Thailand series; no.1)
ISBN 92-2-118736-5 and 978-92-2-118736-3 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-118737-3 and 978-92-2-118737-0 (web version)
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  Handbook on decent work in the informal economy in Cambodia Handbook on decent work in the informal economy in Cambodia
by Economic Institute of Cambodia
Bangkok: ILO, 2006
32 p. (Informal economy, poverty and employment: Cambodia  series; no.1)

English version
ISBN 92-2-117845-5 and 978-92-2-117845-3 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-117846-3 and 978-92-2-117846-0 (web version)
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Khmer version
ISBN 92-2-817845-0 and 978-92-2-817845-6 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-817846-9 and 978-92-2-817846-3 (web version)
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  Handicraft sector design and business development manual Handicraft sector design and business development manual: a step by step guide
by Bronwyn Blue
Phnom Penh: ILO, 2006
167 p.
ISBN 92-2-119164-8 and 978-92-2-119164-3 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-119165-6 and 978-92-2-119165-0 (web version)
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  The informal economy, poverty and employment The informal economy, poverty and employment: an integrated approach - an independent evaluation
by Mei Zegers

[Bangkok]: ILO, 2006
83 p.
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  Informal economy, poverty and employment ... Informal economy, poverty and employment in Cambodia, Mongolia, Thailand: the first eighteen month: a progress review
Bangkok: ILO, 2006.
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  Informal gold mining in Mongolia Informal gold mining in Mongolia: a baseline survey report covering Bornuur and Zaamar Soums, Tuv Aimag
by T. Navch, Ts. Bolormaa, B. Enkhtsetseg, D. Khurelmaa, B. Munkhjargal
Bangkok: ILO, 2006
112 p. (Informal economy, poverty and employment: Mongolia series; no.1)
ISBN 92-2-117426-3 and 978-92-2-117426-4 (print version)
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  Labour and social trends in Asia and the Pacific 2006 Labour and social trends in Asia and the Pacific 2006: progress towards decent work
Bangkok: ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, 2006
vii, 115 p.
ISBN 92-2-119039-0 & 978-92-2-119039-4 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-119040-4 & 978-92-2-119040-0 (web version)
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  Linking farmers to growing markets Linking farmers to growing markets: excerpts from a field officer's journal in Siem Reap, Cambodia
by William J. Dalton

Bangkok : ILO, 2006
64 p. (Informal economy, poverty and employment: Cambodia series; no.5)
ISBN 92-2-119286-5 and 978-92-2-119286-2 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-119287-3 and 978-92-2-119287-9 (web version)
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  On the borders of legality On the borders of legality: a review of studies on street vending in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
by Kyoko Kusakabe
Bangkok: ILO, 2006
34 p. (Informal economy, poverty and employment: Cambodia  series; no.4)
ISBN 92-2-119116-8 and 978-92-2-119116-2 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-119117-6 and 978-92-2-119117-9 (web version)
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  Policy issues on street vending Policy issues on street vending: an overview of studies in Thailand, Cambodia and Mongolia
by Kyoko Kusakabe
Bangkok: ILO, 2006
38 p. (Informal economy, poverty and employment: Cambodia, Mongolia, Thailand)
ISBN 92-2-119166-4 and 978-92-2-119166-7 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-119167-2 and 978-92-2-119167-4 (web version)
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  Reconciling work and family Reconciling work and family: issues and policies in Thailand
by Kyoko Kusakabe

Bangkok: ILO, 2006
xix, 81 p.
ISBN 92-2-818423-X and 978-92-2-818423-5 (print version)
ISBN 92-2 818424-8 and 978-92-2-818424-2 (web version)
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  Terraviva TERRAVIVA: informal economy street vending in Asia
by Interpress Service Asia Pacific (for the ILO Theme Seminars on the Informal Economy: Labour Protection and Street Vending, Bangkok / Chiangmai, Thailand, 8 to 11 May 2006
Bangkok: Interpress Service Asia Pacific, 2006
16 p.
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  Training manual: trade union and organizing the informal economy Training manual: trade union and organizing in the informal economy (In Thai)
by Dave Spooner, Crystal Dicks, Raghwan, Jarinporn Niyom, Bundit Thanachaisetawut and Tura Pajchimvej
Bangkok: ILO, 2006
110 p.
ISBN 92-2-819105-8 and 978-92-2-819105-9 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-819106-6 and 978-92-2-819106-6 (web version)
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  2005
  Lao labour market indicators 2001-2003 Lao labour market indicators 2001-2003
by Bounkham Syhalad ... [et al.]
Bangkok: ILO Sub-regional Office for East Asia, 2005
23 p.
ISBN 92-2-118093-X (print version)
ISBN 92-2-118094-8 (web version)
ISBN 92-2-118095-6 (CD-ROM version)
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  Working out of disaster Working out of disaster: improving employment and livelihood in countries affected by the Tsunami
Bangkok: ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, 2005
viii, 87 p.
ISBN 92-2-117766-1 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-117767-X (web version)
ISBN 92-2-117768-8 (CD-ROM version)
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  Labour and social trends in Asia and the Pacific 2005 Labour and social trends in Asia and the Pacific 2005
Bangkok: ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, 2005
vii, 74 p.
ISBN 92-2-117711-4 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-117712-2 (web version)
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  Promoting employment opportunities in rural Mongolia Promoting employment opportunities in rural Mongolia
by Elizabeth Morris and Ole Bruun
Bangkok: ILO Sub-regional Office for East Asia, 2005
xxiv, 200 p.
ISBN 92-2-116593-0 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-116594-9 (web version)
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  2003
  Decent work and the informal economy Decent work and the informal economy
International Labour Conference (90th Session : 2002 : Geneva, Switzerland), Report VI
Bangkok: ILO, 2003
x, 161 p.
ISBN 92-2-815106-4 (In Thai)
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Describes the informal economy and highlights its decent work deficit. Proposes an integrated strategy to address underlying causes of informality and to promote decent work in all sectors of the economy, from formal to informal.

  Decent work in agriculture in Asia Decent work in agriculture in Asia: report of Asian Regional Workshop, 18th-21st August 2003, Bangkok
edited by D.P.A. Naidu and A. Navamukundan
Bangkok: ILO, 2003
737 p.
ISBN 92-2-115218-9
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  2002
  Employment dimension of Asean's economic integration ILO/ASEAN Trade Union Council (ATUC) Seminar on "Employment Dimension of ASEAN's Economic Integration", Bangkok, Thailand - 1 to 3 October 2002: report of proceedings
Bangkok: ILO, 2002
viii, 78 p.
ISBN 92-2-113523-3
 
Examines the potential impact on employment of the full implementation of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) in 2010. Comprises seminar discussions and a background paper.
  Impact of the economic crisis on homeworkers in Thailand Impact of the economic crisis on homeworkers in Thailand
by HomeNet Thailand with the support of International Labour Office, Bangkok Area Office and East Asia Multidisciplinary Advisory Team
Bangkok: ILO, 2002
viii, 142 p.
ISBN 974-7060-41-8
 
Describes the changing conditions and problems faced by homeworkers in two industries, the artificial flower and ready-made garment industries. Briefly reviews the early 1990s and then focuses on the years 1997-2001, which are the critical years of the financial crisis in Thailand, and its aftermath.
 

Youth employment in Asia and the Pacific

Report on the ILO/Japan Tripartite Regional Meeting on Youth Employment in Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand, 27 February - 1 March 2002
Bangkok: ILO, 2002
v, 93 p. 
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  2001
  Trade unions and the Asean free trade area ILO/Asean trade Union Council (ATUC) Seminar on "Trade Unions and the Asean Free Trade Area", Bangkok, Thailand - 9 to 11 October 2001: report of proceedings
Bangkok: ILO, 2001
viii, 38 p.
ISBN 92-2-112774-5
  The informal sector in Mongolia The informal sector in Mongolia
by Elizabeth Morris

Bangkok: ILO, 2001
xiii, 133 p.
ISBN 92-2-112689-7
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Updates and extends earlier research on the informal sector in Mongolia and draws on the experience and expertise of the ILO in conducting research and identifying policies for the informal sector.
  Decent work in Asia

 

Report of the Director-General: decent work in Asia: ILO activities in the region
Bangkok: ILO, 2001
v, 134 p.
ISBN 92-2-112586-6
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Presents an overview on ILO activities in Asia, Pacific and Arab countries, in each of the four dimensions of the decent work agenda : fundamental principles and rights at work, employment, social protection and social dialogue.
  Decent work in Asia: annex Report of the Director-General: decent work in Asia: ILO activities in the region, Annex: list of ILO activities in the Asian region 1997-2000
Bangkok: ILO, 2001
v, 134 p.
ISBN 92-2-112586-6
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Lists ILO activities by country, then by subject area and year.
  2000
  Decent work for all Decent work for all: targeting full employment in Thailand
Bangkok: ILO, 2000
xiv, 124 p.
 
Presents a timely examination of the issues and challenges in tackling the employment situation in Thailand.
  Economic growth, employment and training in Mongolia
Bangkok: ILO, 2000
72, xiii p.
  Report and conclusions: ILO Asia Pacific Regional Trade Union Symposium ... Report and conclusions: ILO Asia Pacific Regional Trade Union Symposium on Migrant Workers, 6-8 December 1999, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
by Raghwan and Michael Sebastian
Geneva: ILO Bureau for Workers Activities, 2000
ii, 195 p.
ISBN 92-2-112320-0
 
Reviews trends in labour migration in the 1990s, role of international labour standards, role of trade unions, trafficking of children and women, and includes twelve country reports. Makes recommendations as to the role of governments and trade unions, and the response of the ILO in order to better protect migrant workers and their families.
  1999
  Employment services: an introductory guide Employment services: an introduction guide
by Robert Heron
Bangkok: ILO, 1999
vi, 43 p.
ISBN 92-2-112013-9
 
Provides an introduction to the functions and operations of public employment services, identifies the main features of an effective service, and introduces issues of concern for their future development.
 
Updated by CHW. Approved by MS. Last update: 03 January 2008.