All publications: Nepal

Brief

Informality in Nepal’s Construction Sector: Promoting enterprise formalization and extending social protection to construction workers

This brief brings together findings from the sectoral diagnostic of informality in Nepal’s construction sector and insights from relevant stakeholders gathered through a policy dialogue. It highlights the need to advance enterprise formalization and...

Report

The cost of labour migration in Nepal: Evidence from the 2023 recruitment cost survey of migrant workers

This report provides valuable insights into the recruitment costs incurred by Nepali migrant workers when seeking international labour migration opportunities. By systematically capturing recruitment costs, the survey aims to shed light on the...

Annual Report 2025

The ILO Nepal Annual Report 2025 provides an overview of its achievements and partnerships in Nepal over the past year. It highlights progress in key policy and system breakthroughs, including labour migration reforms, global initiatives, the...

Application of International Labour Standards 2026: Observations on Nepal

Extract on Nepal from the Report of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations.

Report

Employment Impact Assessment on Nepal’s LDC Graduation

This report provides an evidence-based analysis of how LDC graduation may affect Nepal’s economy and labour market between 2026 and 2030.

Fact sheet

Promoting rights and social inclusion through organization and formalization (PRS) – Phase 2: Nepal Component

This project funded by the Government of Japan is a regional project which aims to enhance the capacity of social partners to address decent work deficits and gender inequalities and promote formalization of workers and economic units in the...

Report

Assessment of public employment services and labour market policies in Nepal

This report presents findings and recommendations from an ILO-supported assessment of Nepal’s public employment services and labour market policies. It aims to strengthen PES capacity and improve access to quality services for jobseekers, employers,...

Synopsis of the Baseline Assessment of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) in Kathmandu Valley

This document provides a synopsis of the baseline assessment of the cultural and creative industries in the Kathmandu Valley from the perspective of the International Labour Organization (ILO). The study has greatly benefited from the invaluable...

ILO Brief

Enhancing Refugee and Host Community Livelihoods in Koshi Province, Nepal

A systemic strategy for the agriculture sector

Brief

Pesticide application practices in tea and vegetable farming in Suryodaya Municipality, Ilam District, Nepal

This brief examines pesticide use in vegetable and tea farming within the Suryodaya Municipality of Nepal. It evaluates farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding safe pesticide handling, identifies health and environmental risks, and...

Social Protection

The future of social insurance in Viet Nam: Policy options and recommendations

Viet Nam is making bold progress toward universal social insurance, backed by strong policy reforms and expanding coverage. This report highlights strategic ILO recommendations to support the next phase of legal and structural transformation.

ADBI-OECD-ILO joint publication

Labor Migration in Asia: Fair recruitment, training, and development

This publication captures new and emerging trends in labour migration in Asia, with a focus on recruitment, training and development.

Bonded labour

Analysis of situation of the freed-Haliyas in Karnali Province of Nepal

Despite the 2008 abolition of the Haliya system, many freed families continue to face poverty, exclusion, and discrimination, with rehabilitation efforts still falling short. This report by the ILO Nepal, with support from the Purple Foundation,...

Labour migration

Policy brief on Nepal’s labour migration governance through business and human rights perspective

As efforts grow to protect migrant workers and address human rights in global supply chains, the links between labour migration, business practices, and human rights are more important than ever. This joint policy brief offers a snapshot of labour...

Formalization of micro and small enterprises and their employees: Experiences from Nepal

This document is part of a series of case studies by the ENTERPRISES Department of the ILO. Each case study presents one or several approaches that contribute to enterprise formalization across the world. The case studies provide a snapshot on a...

Annual Report

Annual Report 2024

The ILO Nepal Annual Report 2024 presents a comprehensive overview of its efforts, achievements, and partnerships in Nepal over the past year. It highlights progress on decent work, labour migration, employment promotion, social protection, and...

Research Report

Innovative approaches to formalization in Asia and the Pacific: Background report to ILO Asia and the Pacific Tripartite Regional Knowledge...

This report showcases a wide range of innovations that are taking place across Asia and the Pacific to tackle informality, ranging from state-of-the-art use of technology to facilitate formalization, to community-based approaches to protect workers...

Compendium of good practices from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka

Building a safe and healthy working environment in South Asian plantations

This compendium highlights the key practices from project interventions, offering practical guidance for improving workplace conditions in plantations. It serves as a valuable resource for governments, employers, and workers, and a model for...

Report

Assessment of the fundamental right to a safe and healthy working environment in Nepal’s cardamom sector

Analytical summary

Report

Assessment of the fundamental right to a safe and healthy working environment in Nepal’s tea sector

Analytical summary