All publications: livelihoods + income generating activities + remuneration + minimum wage + low wages + incomes policy + income

Report

A blast in the midst of crises: Impact of the Beirut port explosion on the city’s enterprises

This report presents findings from a study of 1,664 enterprises operating within a five-kilometre radius of the Port of Beirut explosion site, to better understand the impact of the blast on their businesses. The study is based on data from a...

COVID-19 and the world of work

COVID-19: policy responses in Indonesia (Last updated: 6 August 2021)

Countries, including Indonesia, are taking unprecedented measures to combat the spread of the disease, while ameliorating its pernicious effect on the economy and labour market.

The impact of COVID-19 in Myanmar: a study of income loss of workers in the garment sector

Myanmar garment sector, a major contributor to jobs and livelihoods for the country, has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The impact of COVID-19 on Myanmar’s garment sector

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the global garment sector and has been felt in every part of the supply chain. Myanmar’s garment sector, a major contributor to jobs and livelihoods for the country, has been no exception, and...

Report

Impact of COVID-19 on enterprises in Jordan: One year into the pandemic

This report is based on data collected from more than 2,000 Jordanian enterprises in February and March 2021, as well as individual interviews and focus group discussions with representatives from various sectors. It also builds on an earlier survey...

ILO Working paper 37

Trade and Decent Work: Adequate Earnings in the Mexican Manufacturing Industries

This paper analyses the impact of non-preferential trade liberalization and exposure to globalization on “adequate earnings” in Mexico between 2003 and 2020, using data from the national labour force and manufacturing industries surveys. Trade...

Protecting wages of migrant workers in the Arab States: Discussion Note for Policymakers

Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, migrant workers faced critical wage-related issues globally, and especially in the Arab States, yet the scale of the problem has vastly increased as the pandemic led to job losses, salary reductions and unplanned...

Economic relief, recovery, and resilience - Assessment for Southern Iraq

The following report assesses the different dimensions of socio-economic vulnerability in the south of Iraq and provides a solid basis for designing interventions related to vulnerability reduction and economic development in the area.

Report

World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021

In 2020, an estimated 8.8 per cent of total working hours were lost – the equivalent of the hours worked in one year by 255 million full-time workers. This report provides a comprehensive assessment of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the...

Executive Summary

World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021

In 2020, an estimated 8.8 per cent of total working hours were lost – the equivalent of the hours worked in one year by 255 million full-time workers. This summary indicator captures the various channels through which the pandemic has affected...

Factsheet

Global Wage Report 2020-21: Factsheet for the European Union

This factsheet provides key findings for the European Union from the ILO flagship Global Wage Report 2020-21

Water supply development

Improvement of water supply equipment management capacity for the establishment of peace in Mindanao: Fact sheet

The Project aims to help alleviate poverty in communities prone to conflict in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) through improved access to safe and reliable water supply and sanitation services.

Extending social insurance for informal workers

Research paper: Study of the impact of intermediaries on environmental and social outcomes and worker vulnerability in small-scale fishing...

This study examines the specific role and impact of intermediaries through four case studies of small-scale seafood production in Southeast Asia.

Highlights: Survey June 2020

Rapid Labour Force Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 in Egypt: First Wave

This report provides an overview of the impact of COVID-19 on households by analyzing the results of a rapid labour force phone survey measuring the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the Egyptian labour market.

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Rapid Labour Force Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 in Tunisia: First Wave

This report provides a summary of the key findings of the first wave of rapid labour force surveys conducted by ILO and Economic Research Forum in November 2020, to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on households in Tunisia.

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Rapid Labour Force Survey On the Impact of COVID-19 in Morocco: First Wave

This report provides a summary of the key findings of the first wave of rapid labour force phone surveys conducted in November 2020 by ILO and ERF, to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on households in Morocco.

COVID-19 and the world of work

COVID-19: policy responses in Indonesia (Last updated: 21 February 2021)

Countries, including Indonesia, are taking unprecedented measures to combat the spread of the disease, while ameliorating its pernicious effect on the economy and labour market.

Qatar's minimum wage: FAQs for workers

Frequently Asked Questions to help workers understand the non-discriminatory minimum wage for Qatar.

Qatar's minimum wage: FAQs for employers

Frequently Asked Questions to help employers understand the non-discriminatory minimum wage for Qatar.