Labour market governance and working conditions resources

Towards a more effective labour market information system in India

09 May 2013

The objective of this discussion paper is to outline the steps necessary to generate a strengthened Labour Market Information System (LMIS) for India.

Asia‐Pacific Labour Market Update, April 2013

30 April 2013

Provides a snapshot of recent economic and labour market trends for a number of countries in the Asia-Pacific region, based on official data available as of 15 April 2013, with special coverage on gender equality in the workplace
Labour and social trends in Indonesia 2012: Working for a sustainable and equitable economy

04 April 2013

The fifth issue of the Labour and Social Trends in Indonesia analyses progress towards the goal of sustainable growth with equity. A key point here is ensuring that employment is sustainable in the short, medium and long term - which is intricately linked to the use of the environment and the decency of work.

ILO: Better Work Indonesia Strives to End Workplace Harassment

08 March 2013

A worker is offered better hours or more money in return for sexual favours; a manager pinches the bottom of a worker; a worker spreads malicious rumours about a fellow co-worker. These are all forms of harassment, and are common in one form or another in many Indonesian garment factories.

ILO: Better Work Indonesia Programme Launch Phase 2

08 February 2013

The Indonesian garment industry has enjoyed rapid growth, significantly contributing to the national economic growth by providing more than one million jobs and accounting for one of the primary state revenues.

Economic reforms and agriculture in Bangladesh: Assessment of impacts using economy-wide simulation models

31 December 2012

This report looks at the effects of reforms in trade and other policies that are linked to the agricultural sector in Bangladesh. It explores how these reforms might affect the Bangladesh economy in terms of output, imports, exports and - most importantly - employment. It underlines the need for Bangladesh to consider flanking measures like fiscal support and a slower pace of trade liberalization. The report also emphasizes complementary policies such as skills training for surplus agricultural labour, promoting rural-nonfarm activities and facilitating agricultural marketing operations.
Review of the institutional arrangements for labour market information and skills anticipation in India

03 December 2012

This study was commissioned by the ILO as part of a dual phase assignment to review current institutional arrangements for labour market information and skills anticipation in India, and to develop a national model that recommends the roles, responsibilities and key data sets required to meet the information needs of key users in the future.

Pacific Growth and Employment Project

25 November 2012

The project supports industry led action plans that enhance economic growth, deliver skills development and employment opportunities for youth, and sustainable and decent jobs for local workers.

Asia‐Pacific Labour Market Update, October 2012

22 October 2012

Provides a snapshot of recent economic and labour market trends for a number of countries in the Asia-Pacific region, based on official data available as of 15 October 2012, with special coverage on the youth employment challenge, improving job quality in Viet Nam and strengthening social protection systems.
Highlights of the fourth tripartite Regional Seminar on industrial Relations: "Setting minimum wage and wage guidelines: Roles of tripartite partners and impact on industrial relations"

The 4th Regional Seminar of the ASEAN-ILO/Japan Industrial Relations Project was held with the thematic title “Setting Minimum Wage and Wage Guidelines: Roles of Tripartite Partners and Impact on Industrial Relations

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