All publications: Forestry, wood, pulp and paper

Publication

A forest of opportunities. Living and working conditions in Argentina's forestry sector. Executive summary

Executive summary

Infographic

A forest of opportunities. Contributions of the forestry value chain and challenges for the promotion of decent work

Publication

A forest of opportunities. Living and working conditions in Argentina's forestry sector. Contributions for designing and developing actions...

Occupational safety and health in the future of forestry work

Executive Summary

World Employment and Social Outlook 2023: The value of essential work [Summary]

Key workers are essential for societies to function. This report calls for a revaluation of their work to reflect their social contribution, and for greater investment in key sectors.

World Employment and Social Outlook 2023: The value of essential work

Key workers are essential for societies to function. This report calls for a revaluation of their work to reflect their social contribution, and for greater investment in key sectors.

10 Years Roads for Development (R4D) - A Life Changer for Rural People in Timor-Leste

Until the end of 2022 – when the EIIP TA to R4D ended – about half of Timor-Leste’s network of 1,975 kilometres of core rural roads was brough in good condition and was under maintenance.

Rapid Study

Decent work challenges and opportunities in the coffee supply chain in Colombia

This Rapid Study seeks to identify the underlying causes related to decent work deficits in the coffee supply chain in Colombia

Contribution of the forest sector to total employment in national economies - Estimating the number of people employed in the forest sector

This study employs a new method to fill the gaps of missing data points in order to provide sound total employment estimates in the forest sector on a global scale.

Rural economies

Advancing social justice and decent work in rural economies

This policy brief looks at the transformative changes needed to advance towards more just, revitalized and dynamic rural economies.

Rural economy

Decent work deficits among rural workers

This report is a summary of the findings of 16 case studies commissioned by the ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) in mid-2021 to examine the situation concerning decent work and existing opportunities for trade union organizing in rural...

Labour practices in Viet Nam’s wooden furniture industry: Challenges and good practices

Original research for the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia Programme.

How market systems development strengthens productivity ecosystems

Improving worker employability and productivity in Peru's forestry sector

How market systems development strengthens productivity ecosystems

Improving worker employability and productivity in Peru’s forestry sector

Employment Working Group

Initial review of community-based vocational training (CBVT) in G20 countries

This report was prepared by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for the 1st G20 Employment Group Meeting in 2022. It addresses one of the priorities identified by the Indonesian Presidency.

Employment Working Group

Initial review of community-based vocational training (CBVT) in G20 countries

This report was prepared by the International Labour Organization (ILO) for the 1st G20 Employment Group Meeting in 2022. It addresses one of the priorities identified by the Indonesian Presidency. This review provides an overview of Community-Based...

Social Finance Brief: Segurísimo

Segurísimo is a low-cost insurance product, developed by Seguros Mundial in 2020 and aimed at the vulnerable, rural or traditionally excluded people in Colombia. This brief gives a history of the development and characteristics of this inclusive...

SCORE Programme Brief

Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises programme at a glance - Phase IV

Guide for labour inspection in Indonesia’s palm oil sector

This Guide will not only serve as the basis for the effective and more cohesive implementation of labour inspection in the palm oil sector across Indonesia but also become a model for labour and OSH development and inspection in other agriculture...

Communication Strategies on Child Labour: From awareness raising to action

A desk review with preliminary design ideas for campaigns in Africa and Europe