All publications: microenterprises + small enterprises + informal enterprises + value chains

Bali declaration - Policy briefs

Promoting decent work in global supply chains (2018 update)

This series of Policy Briefs aim to focus attention on the priorities for policies and actions at national level and by the ILO as defined in the Bali Declaration adopted at the 16th Asia and Pacific Regional Meeting of the ILO. The Declaration...

Improving Workplace Compliance in China

Market System Analysis - Africa

Can we create better jobs in Africa's booming construction sector ? Looking to market systems analysis to point us in the right direction

Market System Analysis - Africa

Can we create better jobs in Africa's booming construction sector ? Looking to market systems analysis to point us in the right direction

Enabling Environment for Sustainable Enterprises in Zimbabwe

Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain (Project fact sheet)

The project aims to foster a partnership approach among the partners on promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW) for a sustainable cotton supply chain in Pakistan.

Market System Analysis - Mozambique

Decent work, a recipe for growth

Inspecting the restaurants and catering value chains of Mozambique to empower women through skills development and SME growth

Market System Analysis - Mozambique

Building decent work for all

Digging in the construction value chain of Mozambique to build more green enterprises and empower women through job creation

Market System Analysis - Mozambique

Decent work, a tough nut to crack?

Considering the cashew processing sector as a productive way to empower women and to foster SME growth in Mozambique

Accelerating action to eliminate child labour, forced labour and modern slavery, with a particular focus on global supply chains

Follow-up of the IV Conference on the Sustainable Eradication of Child Labour, 14-16 November 2017, Buenos Aires (Argentina) - With contributions from UNICEF and the World Bank.

Inclusive Business

Issue Note prepared for the G20 Development Working Group.

Market System Analysis - Rwanda

Weaving better working conditions into Rwanda's garment industry

Untangling the garment value chain to promote better working conditions and fight informality in Rwanda

Market System Analysis - Rwanda

Laying a foundation for better working conditions

Revealing the construction value chain to enhance working conditions and fight informality in Rwanda

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Damage Assessment: Yemen

As part of the ILO’s response to urgent needs in Yemen, this assessment measured the extent of damage incurred by those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) most affected by the ongoing conflict in Sana’a City and its suburbs. Damage refers to...

Market systems analysis for Afghan refugees in Pakistan

Traditional livelihoods development projects for refugees usually focus on providing direct assistance, skill development without considering the broader market systems that the refugees are part of. This broader market system includes the sectors...

Market assessment and value chain analysis for former refugees in Zambia

Transforming our world: A cooperative 2030 Cooperative contributions to SDG 12

This brief is part of the Transforming our world: A cooperative 2030 series produced by the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC). Through a series of 17 briefs, one for each Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), COPAC...

Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (Myanmar) project brochure

The project promotes corporate social responsibility and responsible business conduct with regard to the environment, decent work and the respect of human rights.

Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (Viet Nam) project brochure

The project promotes corporate social responsibility and responsible business conduct with regard to the environment, decent work and the respect of human rights.

International Framework Agreements in the food retail, garment and chemicals sectors: Lessons learned from three case studies

With a focus on three recent IFAs in three economic sectors, this working paper is a contribution to the growing body of knowledge on international framework agreements. It complements existing and ongoing research on national and cross-border...