Joint ILO-FAO-Cirad engagement to support job rich recovery in Africa

JobAgri: Putting knowledge to work to support job-rich investments in agriculture and agri-food chains in Africa

10 March 2023

Practical guide

How to work in the green economy? Guide for young people, job seekers and those who support them

01 September 2022

When choosing professional future, many young people, sensitive to planetary issues, would like their future job to be consistent with their convictions and help to bend the carbon curve. However, for non-specialists, the green economy is still very vague. Which careers to go to? What skills to acquire? This guide aims to provide them with answers.

Report

Income support for non-covered workers during COVID-19: a review of policy responses

26 August 2022

This paper provides an overview of the income support measures for non-covered workers implemented in response to the COVID-19 crisis, describing the collection of measures and policies in place in each selected country.

Report

Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022: Investing in transforming futures for young people

11 August 2022

Incorporating the most recent labour market information available, Global Employment Trends for Youth sets out the youth labour market situation around the world. It shows where progress has or has not been made, updates world and regional youth labour market indicators, and gives detailed analyses of trends and issues facing young people in the labour market.

Policy brief

Policy sequences during and after COVID-19: A review of labour market policy patterns

24 June 2022

This policy brief tracks the sequential logic of labour market policies across a sample of countries from all world regions.

Report

Promoting youth employment during COVID-19: A review of policy responses

24 June 2022

This report gives an overview on actual policy responses in the area of youth employment during the COVID-19 crisis in 20 selected countries.

Report

Job retention schemes during COVID-19: A review of policy responses

24 June 2022

This report provides an update on job retention policies in a sample of 20 countries representing the main world regions as well as the diverse types of job retention schemes, in particular short-time work, furlough and wage subsidy schemes as they have been implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Technical brief

Using data from rapid surveys for employment policy: Applications in the COVID-19 era and beyond

21 June 2022

This brief focuses on providing guidance on the proper use of data from rapid surveys focused on employment outcomes. This includes the assessment of data quality, appropriate data analysis, and the interpretation and communication of findings.

Technical brief

Alternative Data Sources for Labour Market Diagnostics and Policy Response: Applications in the COVID-19 era and beyond

21 June 2022

This brief explores the opportunities and challenges posed by non-conventional data sources, offering policy makers a resource in how to improve employment diagnostics and resultant policy response.

Report

Demand-side policies for employment promotion in low- and middle-income countries

21 June 2022

An overview of key concepts linked to demand-side policies and how they can support job creation in a developing-country context.