These technical briefs cover a number of important thematic issues in the region that includes Asia-Pacific and the Arab states and were prepared to support discussions at the ILO’s 16th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (6-9 December 2016, Bali, Indonesia). The briefs provide a snapshot of major statistical trends, based on official sources, as well as recent country level policy developments. They also outline some key policy priorities for policymakers and social partners.

Gender equality in the labour market in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States
This brief provides an overview of trends, recent policy developments and recommendations with regards to gender equality in the labour market in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States.

Global supply chains in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States
This brief provides an overview of trends, recent policy developments and recommendations with regards to global supply chains in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States.

Labour migration in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States
This brief provides an overview of trends, recent policy developments and recommendations with regards to labour migration in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States.

Social protection in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States
This brief provides an overview of trends, recent policy developments and recommendations with regards to social protection in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States

Trade and regional integration in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States
This brief provides a short analysis of trends, potential employment and economic impacts of RCEP, TPP and trade integration, as well as recommendations with regards to trade and integration in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States.

Wages in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States
This brief provides an overview of trends, recent policy developments and recommendations with regards to wages in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States.

Wages and productivity in the garment sector in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States
This brief provides an overview of trends, recent policy developments and recommendations with regards to wages and productivity in the garment sector in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States.

Youth employment in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States
This brief provides an overview of trends, recent policy developments and recommendations with regards to youth employment in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States.

Fragile States and decent work in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States
This brief provides an overview of trends, recent policy developments and recommendations with regards to fragile States in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States.