All publications: labour intensive employment + infrastructure

Rural Access Index (RAI) - the case of Timor-Leste: R4D technical paper

Explains the applications of the Rural Access Index as a tool for policy makers, government agencies and practitioners working in the roads sector, for formulating road policies and strategies, in guiding and managing investments in the roads...

Employment Research Brief

Employment impact of infrastructure investments in Tunisia

This country brief provides insights into the various employment outcomes of European Investment Bank (EIB)-financed investment projects in different infrastructure sectors in Tunisia.

Employment Research Brief

Employment impact of infrastructure investments in Morocco

This country brief provides insights into the various employment outcomes of European Investment Bank (EIB)- financed investment projects in different infrastructure sectors in Morocco.

Employment Research Brief

Employment impact of infrastructure investments in Jordan

This country brief provides insights into the various employment outcomes of European Investment Bank (EIB)-financed investment projects in different infrastructure sectors in Jordan.

Employment Research Brief

Employment impact of infrastructure investments in Egypt

This country brief provides insights into the various employment outcomes of European Investment Bank (EIB)-financed investment projects in the infrastructure sector in Egypt.

Employment Policy Brief

Investment in infrastructure - Assessment of employment outcomes using macro-level analysis: Approach and indicators

This policy paper presents the findings of the macro-level analysis for 11 European Investment Bank (EIB)- financed investment projects that were assessed in 2013. It describes the approach that was used, and the indicators that could be extracted...

Employment Policy Brief

Investment in infrastructure - Assessment of employment outcomes using project-level analysis: Approach and indicators

This policy paper presents the findings of the project-level analysis for 11 European Investment Bank (EIB)- financed investment projects that were assessed in 2013. It describes the approach that was used, and the indicators that could be extracted...

REMESUN + E Progamme - Flyer

Following the earthquake of 7.8 magnitude that hit Ecuador in April 2016, causing significant damage and affecting several important sectors of the economy, the Government of Ecuador asked the ILO to contribute to the reconstruction efforts in...

Towards the right to work: A guidebook for designing innovative public employment programmes

Decent Work on Plantations - Brochure

Strengthening National Rural Transport Programme (SNRTP) (Project fact sheet)

The project aims to enhance the availability and reliability of transport connectivity for rural communities in the thirty-three (33) districts in Nepal. It will assist in building bridges and maintenance, rehabilitation and upgrading of the local...

Employment and labour market policies for a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economy and societies for all

Farm-to-market road rehabilitation

Making connections: Farm-to-market road rehabilitation in San Isidro, Leyte

The Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda)-damaged farm-to-market road in San Isidro, Leyte severely hampered the farmers’ agricultural activities. In response, the International Labour Organization (ILO) supported the Municipal Government of San Isidro in...

Employment and Decent Work in fragile situations: Pathways for peace and resilience

Strengthening national leadership through the Embedded Approach in Timor-Leste

This paper provides an overview of selected lessons learned from the ILO’s involvement in fragile Timor-Leste. In particular it focuses on the embedded approach and its significance for the sustained engagement of the ILO in Timor-Leste.

Construction and repair of damaged schools

Dignified work: Construction and repair of damaged schools in Sta Fe, Bantayan Island

Providing livelihood opportunities and reconstructing community assets often go hand in hand. Such was the case in Bantayan Island, Northern Cebu during rebuilding efforts after Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda).

Reconstruction for the farming communities

Connecting communities: Causeway reconstruction for the farming communities of San Remigio

Damaged roads hampered trading activities in many Super Typhoon Haiyan-affected areas. A solution to this problem in San Remigio, Northern Cebu lay in the hands of the residents themselves who participated in rebuilding efforts.

Construction and repair of damaged schools

Rebuilding communities: Construction and repair of damaged schools in Camotes Islands

The Camotes group of islands received a surge of relief aid, but the ILO realized that public assets restoration was an area that needed more attention. Thus, the ILO worked with the International Mission Board (IMB), the Baptist Global Response...

Repair of community potable water system

Water is life: Repair of community potable water system and reforestation of community-managed watershed in Pinabacdao, Samar

The supply of potable water in the municipality of Pinabacdao, Samar was severely impeded by the successive impacts of Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) and Tropical Storms Jangmi (Seniang) and Mekkhala (Amang). Because both...

Restoration of mangroves damaged by typhoon

Climate-resilient communities: Restoration of mangroves damaged by Typhoons Ruby and Seniang in Biri, Northern Samar

Two 10-hectare areas, one in each Barangay, were the sites of the mangrove restoration. A total of 20,000 propagules were harvested from nearby mangrove areas and planted. Also, at least 4,000 propagules of alternative species — unsuitable for...

Illustrated guidelines for gender-responsive employment intensive investment programmes

This guide is the outcome of a study carried out on gender and public works, and has been developed using evidence from 43 EIIPs implemented in 27 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America between 1995 and 2013.