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Financing for development: Unlocking the potential of the social and solidarity economy
Financing for development: Unlocking the potential of the social and solidarity economy

UNTFSSE Policy Brief

Financing for development: Unlocking the potential of the social and solidarity economy

The social and solidarity economy (SSE) plays an essential role in financing for development, serving as both a recipient and a provider of finance, and contributing to inclusive, resilient and sustainable development. Yet it remains insufficiently...

Tracking progress towards SDG 8 in Europe and Central Asia
Maria Lindvall (left), 35, environment project leader at the Boliden Garpenberg underground mine (Sweden). Located 200 km northwest of Stockholm, Garpenberg is one of the world's most modern mines. It is also Swedens oldest mining area still in operatio

Achieving decent work and economic growth

Tracking progress towards SDG 8 in Europe and Central Asia

This regional brief presents an overview of progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) in Europe and Central Asia, drawing on the latest available data to assess key trends, disparities, and persistent challenges.

Accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through decent work SDG monitoring and country profile for Mongolia
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SDG-Aligned Budgeting to Transform Employment in Mongolia

Accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through decent work SDG monitoring and country profile for Mongolia

This is the second monitoring report on progress made towards achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through decent work for Mongolia. The report presents an SDG-related statistical and legal framework and, where possible, it also...

Bridging Social Protection and Occupational Health to Advance Sustainable Development Goals

Report

Bridging Social Protection and Occupational Health to Advance Sustainable Development Goals

Social protection and occupational safety and health systems both aim to address some of the social and environmental determinants of health for the working population and in particular, occupational health services (OHS) and social protection...

Assessing national status vis-à-vis SDG Target 8.7

A data ecosystem approach

Assessing national status vis-à-vis SDG Target 8.7

This paper outlines an “ecosystem approach” to child labour data collection with this aim in mind. It relates principally to countries that have achieved low levels of child labour and want to monitor and sustain this achievement and to complete the...

Trade union engagements on the SDGs and union revitalization in five Asian countries
Working Paper 119 Cover

Working Paper 119

Trade union engagements on the SDGs and union revitalization in five Asian countries

This working paper examines how trade unions in five Asian countries integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into national agendas. Through interviews and reviews, it highlights strategies and outcomes of union engagements, showing their...

Measuring Sustainable Development Goal indicator 10.7.1 on the recruitment costs of migrant workers: Results of the 2019 Philippine survey...
teaser image of the pilot survey on recruitment costs of Overseas Filipino Workers

Full report

Measuring Sustainable Development Goal indicator 10.7.1 on the recruitment costs of migrant workers: Results of the 2019 Philippine survey...

The report presents an assessment of the pilot process on measuring SDG indicator 10.7.1, undertaken by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in collaboration with the ILO.

Decent Work Country Programme in Iraq: Recovery and Reform

Annual Progress Report (2023)

Decent Work Country Programme in Iraq: Recovery and Reform

The 2023 report underscores the transformative impact of Iraq’s DWCP, exemplifying collaborative efforts that align with national development frameworks. Achievements in job creation, private sector development, social protection, and labour...

Accelerating Universal Social Protection for Achieving the SDGs and Ending Poverty
Three children are peeking out of a window in a wooden house.

Project fact sheet

Accelerating Universal Social Protection for Achieving the SDGs and Ending Poverty

United Nations-ILO Cooperation
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United Nations-ILO Cooperation

Fact-sheet, December 2023

National Alliance 8.7 Strategic Road Map 2023 - 2030
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National Alliance 8.7 Strategic Road Map 2023 - 2030

Alliance 8.7 is a global partnership fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration to support governments to achieve Target 8.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Report on the role of social dialogue and its institutions incombating inequalities in the world of work

ILO-AICESIS Joint International Conference

Report on the role of social dialogue and its institutions incombating inequalities in the world of work

This background report to the ILO-AICESIS Joint International Conference presents the perspectives Economic and Social Councils on inequalities in the world of work and how to address them.

8.7 Accelerator Lab Integrated Report
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8.7 Accelerator Lab Integrated Report

The 8.7 Accelerator Lab aims to accelerate progress on the elimination of child labour and the eradication of forced labour by optimizing the effectiveness of development cooperation interventions. This is the first integrated report documenting the...

Transformative change and SDG 8 : The critical role of collective capabilities and societal learning

Report

Transformative change and SDG 8 : The critical role of collective capabilities and societal learning

Social Impact Investing - Quality Jobs Investment Strategies to achieve a cross-SDG impact

Sustainable Finance Working Group

Social Impact Investing - Quality Jobs Investment Strategies to achieve a cross-SDG impact

This input paper, prepared by the ILO for the Sustainable Finance Working Group under the Indian presidency, emphasizes the benefits of social impact investing that supports decent work and quality jobs creation for achieving a multi-dimensional...

Brazil ILO Cooperation, March 2023

Brazil ILO Cooperation, March 2023

Social Dialogue and the Sustainable Development Goals: An Essential Synergy for Human-Centred Development and Recovery
Cover page of the ILO Brief "Social Dialogue and the Sustainable Development Goals"

Policy Brief

Social Dialogue and the Sustainable Development Goals: An Essential Synergy for Human-Centred Development and Recovery

Promoting tripartism and the participation of the social partners in national strategies intended to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, is key for attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 8 on Decent...

Measuring sustainable development goal indicator 10.7.1 on recruitment costs of Vietnamese workers overseas: Results of the Labour Force...

Spotlight Initiative

Measuring sustainable development goal indicator 10.7.1 on recruitment costs of Vietnamese workers overseas: Results of the Labour Force...

This report "Measuring sustainable development goal indicator 10.7.1 on recruitment costs of Vietnamese workers overseas: Results of the Labour Force Survey 2021" was developed using data from the Viet Nam Labour Force Survey 2021. This is the first...

Brochure- Africa Regional Social Protection Strategy, 2021-2025

Brochure- Africa Regional Social Protection Strategy, 2021-2025

Social protection: a human right

The extension of social protection coverage in Africa

The extension of social protection coverage in Africa

Key considerations for ILO Member States