Publications
The ILO publishes a wide range of books, reports, working papers, training manuals, CD-ROMs, videos and flash movies, relevant to Sri Lanka. Some of these can be downloaded directly. Others can be requested or purchased in hard copy from the ILO Office in Sri Lanka.
2015
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ILO Colombo E-Newsletter - 6th issue
01 July 2015
Welcome to the sixth issue of ILO Colombo’s newsletter. In this issue, you will find stories from our projects, updates on events and other information.
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Independent evaluation of the ILO's strategies on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, Volume I Full Report - Rev. Ed. (2015)
08 June 2015
Covering the period from 2008 to 2014, this evaluation reviews ILO’s strategy to advance Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW), namely: the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is widely known and exercised (Outcome 14); forced labour is eliminated (Outcome 15); child labour is eliminated, with priority to the worst forms of child labour (Outcome 16); and discrimination in employment and occupation is eliminated (Outcome 17). The case studies are contained in Volume II (online only).
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Independent evaluation of the ILO's strategies on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, Volume II Annexes - Rev. Ed. (2015)
07 June 2015
This report contains a collection of case studies as well as other thematic reports which were gathered as part of the desk review for the full report, Volume 1. SEE EDITOR's NOTE WITH APOLOGY.
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Measuring children’s work in South Asia: Perspectives from national household surveys
09 April 2015
The report provides an overview and insight into the nature and extent of child labour and children’s employment and educational marginalization in the South Asian countries and region.
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The skills gap in four industrial sectors in Sri Lanka
07 April 2015
In response to a request from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development to carry out an assessment of the skills gap in four initial priority sectors identified by the Government of Sri Lanka, the ILO commissioned this study to identify the critical issues that need to be addressed in order to bridge the gap generated by the skills mismatch in the four sectors. As such, this report serves as an overview of the skills gap in the information communication and technology industry, tourism and hospitality industry, construction industry, and light engineering industry.
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Pre-departure preparation of migrant workers in Sri Lanka
01 April 2015
Policy brief on SLBFE procedure on pre-departure orientation and services for low-skilled migrant workers, competency level, issues and challenges.
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The ILO in Maldives
25 March 2015
This Country Leaflet gives an overview of ILO activities in Maldives. It summarizes the ILO’s history in the country, and outlines the work undertaken by the ILO in cooperation with the government and social partners on a wide range of work and workplace issues.
2014
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Labour laws, the business environment and the growth of micro and small enterprises in South Asia
15 December 2014
This report provides empirical evidence on the influence labour related laws and regulations have on enterprise growth and the promotion of decent and productive employment.
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Strengthening migrant workers' grievance handling process
30 November 2014
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Labour law, the business environment and growth of micro and small enterprises - Sri Lanka
15 November 2014
Part of a series of four country studies commissioned by the ILO to research the impact of labour laws and the cost of regularization on entrepreneurs’ decisions to formalize their business.
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Minimum wages in the global garment industry
31 October 2014
This research note provides a brief overview of minimum wages for the garment sector in the top 25 apparel exporters from the developing world.
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Enabling women's work
28 October 2014
Women’s work participation rates in South Asia, with the exception of Nepal, are low compared to other regions. Social norms continue to influence work-seeking behaviour, resulting in persistent concentration of women workers in certain occupations and as home-based workers.
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Strengthening grievance and complaint handling mechanisms to address migrant worker grievances in Sri Lanka
19 May 2014
A review of grievance handling mechanisms for migrant workers in Sri Lanka and in countries of destination.
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Operational Manual for Labour Sections of Sri Lankan Diplomatic Missions in Destination Countries
18 May 2014
This Manual concentrates on services that are provided by Sri Lankan Diplomatic Missions pertaining to the process of labour migration and the associated concerns of migrant workers.
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Recruitment practices of employment agencies recruiting migrant workers
18 May 2014
A review aimed at improving recruitment regulations and drafting recruitment guidelines.
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Reintegration with home community: Perspectives of returnee migrant workers in Sri Lanka
17 May 2014
The research study on returnee migrant workers undertaken by the Social Policy Analysis and Research Centre of the University of Colombo was conducted during January-September 2012
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Safe labour migration information guide
16 May 2014
This booklet forms an information resource not only for government officers at District, Divisional and village level but also for all stakeholders working towards the empowerment and protection of migrant workers of Sri Lanka.
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The ILO in Sri Lanka
07 May 2014
This Country Leaflet gives an overview of ILO activities in Sri Lanka. It summarizes the ILO’s history in the country, and outlines the work undertaken by the ILO in cooperation with the government and social partners on a wide range of work and workplace issues.
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Green Jobs Programme for Asia and the Pacific Background Brief No.4 - September 2013
31 January 2014
This background brief provides a summary of the latest news, activities and events from the ILO Green Jobs Programme for Asia and the Pacific up to September 2013.
2013
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ILO Colombo E-Newsletter - 4th issue
31 December 2013
Welcome to the fourth issue of ILO Colombo’s newsletter. In this issue, you will find stories from our projects, updates on events and other information.