COVID-19 and employment policies: Resources and tools (EMPLOYMENT)

International Labour Org. · How the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting jobs and livelihoods in the world’s Least Developed Countries

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and lock-down and slow-down measures are put in place, people around the world are increasingly anxious about their jobs. Policies to protect workers from employment risks and boost new employment opportunities are urgently needed. In response to such needs, the ILO Employment Policy Department will provide timely, relevant and vital resources on this page, including policy recommendations, best practices and innovative solutions.

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COVID-19 and employment policies: Resources and tools

Policies for boosting the economy and demand

National employment policies for an inclusive, job-rich recovery from the COVID-19 crisis

ILO Monitor: COVID-19 and the world of work. 6th edition

Labour market policies and employment services are critical ingredients of the COVID-19 policy responses

Policies for supporting enterprises, jobs and income

COVID-19 - Tackling the jobs crisis in the Least Developed Countries

COVID-19, jobs and the future of work in the LDCs: A (disheartening) preliminary account

Cameroon - Rapid evaluation of the impact of COVID-19 on employment and the labour market

Target groups

Speakers' bios: How employment and decent work can contribute to peace and social cohesion in the time of the COVID-19 crisis

Event flyer: How employment and decent work can contribute to peace and social cohesion in the time of the COVID-19 crisis

How employment and decent work can contribute to peace and social cohesion in the time of the COVID-19 crisis

Fragility and Least Developed Countries (LDC)

From crisis to opportunity for sustainable peace: A joint perspective on responding to the health, employment and peacebuilding challenges in times of COVID-19

Speakers' bios: How employment and decent work can contribute to peace and social cohesion in the time of the COVID-19 crisis

Event flyer: How employment and decent work can contribute to peace and social cohesion in the time of the COVID-19 crisis

Other resources

Digital skills and the future of work: Challenges and opportunities in a post COVID-19 environment (WISIS Session 216, 29 July 2020)

COVID-19: Impact on trade and employment in developing countries

The shift to online learning and skills training shows promising trends and troubling signs