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.

ILO Brief

ILO Monitor 2nd edition: COVID-19 and the world of work: Updates estimates and analysis

The COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated in terms of intensity and expanded its global reach. Full or partial lockdown measures are now affecting almost 2.7 billion workers, representing around 81 per cent of the world’s workforce.
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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