All publications: G20 + decent work + social dialogue + social protection + sustainable development + social justice + international cooperation + incomes policy

Republic of Indonesia: Assessment of the Indonesian social security legislation in view of a possible ratification of the Social Security...

The report highlights Indonesia’s progress in expanding social protection, analyses remaining gaps in coverage and benefit adequacy, and provides recommendations to support the development of a universal, comprehensive, adequate and sustainable...

Report

Unlocking the transformative potential of lifecycle social protection through an integrated and multi-tiered system

A summary report on Oman’s reform of its social security system explores how the country is building a rights-based, integrated and sustainable social protection system that expands coverage across the lifecycle.

licensing and inspection mechanisms of private employment agencies in Ethiopia

This policy brief examines how private employment agencies are registered, licensed, and inspected in Ethiopia, and how the wider system governs overseas employment. It highlights major reforms, including the new Overseas Employment Proclamation and...

Assessment of the registration, licensing and inspection mechanisms of private employment agencies in Uganda

This policy brief reviews the registration, licensing, and inspection system for private employment agencies in Uganda and assesses how effectively it supports fair recruitment and migrant worker protection. It points to important progress in the...

Enabling small and medium-sized enterprises towards a low-carbon future: a study of the decarbonization experience of six Japanese SMEs

Background report on home-based and community-based care workers in Sri Lanka

This report evaluates the working conditions, rights, social protection, and health of home-based and community-based care workers in Sri Lanka. Based on national policy, research, and stakeholder inputs, it identifies key structural challenges and...

Working paper 172

Social Justice: The Historical Evolution of a Shared Ideal

This working paper traces the historical evolution of social justice, from early practices of care and mutual aid to its development as a global political ideal. It explores how the concept has been shaped by philosophical traditions, social...

Decent Work Country Programme Ukraine 2026-2029

ILC.114/CNP/D.2

Working methods of the Standard-Setting Committee on Decent Work in the Platform Economy (2026)

Assessment of skills development and training needs of returnees in Mombasa and Nairobi counties

This report assesses the skills profiles, training needs, and reintegration challenges of returnee migrant workers in Mombasa and Nairobi counties. It examines gaps in skills recognition, access to training, job placement, business support, and...

Technical Brief

Technical Brief: National Employment Injury Scheme in Bangladesh

The Government of Bangladesh has committed to making the EIS a national scheme by July 2027. This marks a shift from the existing employer-liability system, found in Chapter XII of the Bangladesh Labour Act (BLA), to a nationally administered,...

Social dialogue and tripartism

Institutionalizing social dialogue for green and digital transitions in Europe and Central Asia

This regional brief examines how social dialogue can help countries in Europe and Central Asia manage the green and digital transitions in a fair, inclusive and employment-centred way.

Research brief

Productivity and decent work: Achieving synergies between social and economic dimensions at the enterprise level

This research brief explores how productivity and decent work can be mutually reinforcing at the enterprise level, focusing on the relationship between human resource management and corporate social responsibility. It reviews emerging research and...

ILC.114/Report IV/Points for discussion

Recurrent discussion on social dialogue and tripartism: Points for discussion

Timor-Leste’s ASEAN and WTO Membership: Business perceptions, readiness of institutions, and implications for representative Employer...

Timor-Leste’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in August 2024 and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in October 2025 marks a historic milestone in its pursuit of economic diversification and regional integration. This...

Universal health coverage

Maternity benefits in the ASEAN: Progress and Opportunities for Integrated Approaches across Social Protection and Health Systems

Ensuring income security and access to healthcare without hardship during maternity are key elements of maternity protection and essential to support maternal and child health while ensuring that women can effectively engage in the labour force on...

ILO Working Paper 171

The role of national social dialogue institutions in shaping investment policies

This paper examines how national social dialogue institutions can help align foreign direct investment with decent work and sustainable development. Drawing on eleven case studies, it highlights emerging practices, institutional challenges and...

ILO Publication

Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Assessment for Youth in Kigali and Musanze, Rwanda

The ILO-led Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Assessment for Youth in Kigali and Musanze, Rwanda, developed with national partners and supported by Luxembourg, looks at what young digital entrepreneurs need to start, grow and sustain businesses....

Social protection

Government Licensing and Public Bidding Process Mapping for Social Security Compliance in Lao PDR

In alignment with national policies such as the 9th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2021-2025) and the National Social Protection Strategy of 2020-2025, the Government of Lao PDR prioritizes ensuring that businesses comply with social...

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Decent work country programme

The Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2025–2027 sets out a shared roadmap between the Government of Jordan, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to advance decent work and social justice for all....