ILO in Asia and the Pacific

COVID-19 and the world of work

The world of work is being profoundly affected by the global virus pandemic. The ILO and its constituents – Governments, workers and employers – will play a crucial role in combating the outbreak, ensuring the safety of individuals and the sustainability of businesses and jobs.

Research

Call for abstracts: Technology and the transition from informal to formal economy

Deadline: 31 August 2020
ILO Brief

COVID-19 and employment in the tourism sector: Impact and response in Asia and the Pacific

This note offers the ILO’s preliminary assessment concerning the possible impacts of COVID-19 on employment in the tourism sector of the Asia-Pacific region and proposes a range of policy options to mitigate these impacts and facilitate strong and fast recovery.
ILO Brief

COVID-19 and the world of work: Social protection responses in Asia-Pacific

Implications of the Covid-19 crisis for national social protection systems and specific social protection responses taken in countries in the Asia and Pacific region.
Global Commission on the Future of Work

Work for a brighter future

This landmark report by the ILO Global Commission on the Future of Work examines how to achieve a better future of work for all at a time of unprecedented change and exceptional challenges in the world of work.

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