All publications: Food, drink, tobacco
Mapping practices, initiatives and policies around the circular economy and emerging services in the retail sector
Brochure
Seeds for innovation
This material was prepared by the ILO, through its SCORE Programme Phase IV, MIGA and HUB4MA for the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2022 event in Turin.
Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia
Turning principles into pathways: The future of the Seafood Good Labour Practices programme
This publication highlights the findings of the assessment of the Seafood GLP programme. It covers lessons learned and challenges ahead. It also features a number of concrete recommendations for strengthening the effectiveness of the programme which...
Book
Exploring decent work in the pharmaceutical industry: Job creation in the production of medical cannabis in Lesotho and Zimbabwe
Is medical cannabis really capable of making a difference for poor countries in terms of growth and job creation? This book seeks to determine whether medical cannabis can indeed create jobs and wealth, notably in comparison with tobacco, for which...
Food supply chains in Asia
Study on fruit and vegetable industry and responsible business conducts and corporate social responsibility toward social and economic...
The study documented the responsible business conducts (RBCs) of selected enterprises in the Cavendish banana industry in Davao Region adapting the supply chain analysis as the conceptual framework.
Food supply chains in Asia
ILO studies in the Philippines' agricultural sector: Synthesis and key policy recommendations
The document provides a synthesis and analysis of decent work practices from the perspective of Responsible Business Conduct (RBC)/Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of sectorial and thematic studies carried out by the International Labour...
Guide
Value Chain Development for Decent Work
A systems approach to creating more and better jobs - 3rd edition
Policy Brief
COVID-19 and the world of work: A focus on indigenous and tribal peoples
Drawing on new ILO data, this brief analyses the vulnerabilities of indigenous and tribal peoples in the COVID-19 context and identifies urgent and continuing actions to ensure their access to decent work and social protection, as part of the...
COVID-19 and the impact on agriculture and food security
While working to feed the world, many agricultural workers are unable to lift themselves out of poverty and food insecurity. As the pandemic spreads, the continued functioning of food supply chains is crucial in preventing a food crisis and reducing...
Portfolio of Policy Guidance Notes on the Promotion of Decent Work in the Rural Economy
Decent Work for Food Security and Resilient Rural Livelihoods
Portfolio of Policy Guidance Notes on the Promotion of Decent Work in the Rural Economy
Sustainable Tourism – A Catalyst for Inclusive Socio-economic Development and Poverty Reduction in Rural Areas
Portfolio of Policy Guidance Notes on the Promotion of Decent Work in the Rural Economy
Decent Work for Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in the Rural Economy
Portfolio of Policy Guidance Notes on the Promotion of Decent Work in the Rural Economy
Empowering Women in the Rural Economy
Enhancing the Knowledge Base to Support the Promotion of Decent Work in rural Areas
Rapid Market Assessment - Nepal
Eight ways to grow Nepal's agricultural sector: A rapid market assessment and ranking of agricultural sub-sectors
Rapid Market Assessment - Nepal
Eight ways to grow Nepal's agricultural sector: A rapid market assessment and ranking of agricultural sub-sectors
Rapid Market Assessment - Myanmar
Unearthing the potential for inclusive growth:
Research Department Working Paper n°35
Does conservation agriculture change labour requirements? Evidence of sustainable intensification in Sub-Saharan Africa
This paper studies the effects of conservation agriculture on labour input requirements as it is implemented in five Sub-Saharan African countries.
Flyer for the ERA-AgroForestry launch: the first trial contracts in Baguia
ERA Agro-Forestry project held a launching ceremony for the first trial contracts in Baguia.
Improving conditions in tea plantations in Assam
In collaboration with Fairtrade Foundation and key industry stakeholders, the Lab undertook a market system analysis in Assam to understand the key working and living condition challenges on plantations and develop a set of recommendations to...