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October 2021
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Asia-Pacific labour market insights
Labour productivity trends in Asia and the Pacific highlight uneven COVID-19 impacts
18 October 2021
Enhanced labour productivity is key to boost living standards and is prioritized in the Sustainable Development Goals. In Asia and the Pacific, growth in labour productivity has been instrumental in reducing poverty in recent decades.
January 2021
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
Construction: Building blocks to recovery after crisis
28 January 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the construction sector, which is sensitive to economic cycles. Yet, construction holds much potential to stimulate recovery, thanks to its potential to create jobs. Recovery measures can support the sector’s transformation towards sustainability and digitalization.
September 2020
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
ILO COVID-19 prevention checklist to protect workers in small businesses
09 September 2020
The ILO has devised a checklist so that Small and Medium Enterprises can assess their COVID-19 risks and put in place measures to protect the safety and health of their workers.
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
Qatar introduces historic reforms to its labour market
03 September 2020
In a historic move, the State of Qatar has introduced major changes to its labour market, opening up a new era for workers and employers in Qatar.
July 2020
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Video
Int'l Labour Org warns of uncertain, incomplete labor market recovery amid rising COVID-19 cases
02 July 2020
The International Labour Organisation warns of an uncertain and incomplete labour market recovery as economies struggle with a continued rise in new COVID-19 infections. ILO labour economist Christian Viegelahn notes the Philippines is still far from recovery amid the continued rise of COVID-19 cases. He adds getting the virus under control is key to a sustainable recovery.
October 2014
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International agencies' meeting
Guy Ryder: Better jobs and higher wages can reverse slow-growth trap
17 October 2014
ILO Director-General warns of “slow-growth trap” for global economy and urges leaders to reverse the trend through a renewed focus on higher wages and better jobs.
February 2014
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New ILO Publication
Inequality is not inevitable
10 February 2014
A new ILO book shows that the growing gap between rich and poor is only partially associated with technological change. The divide is mostly the result of economic and institutional policies that preceded the global economic and social crisis and were exacerbated by it.
January 2014
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Op-Ed
Reducing inequality will boost economic growth
24 January 2014
This oped has appeared in several leading newspapers around the world.
October 2013
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© Kemal Jufri / AFP 2022
Labour market
Emerging economies: has growth translated into more and better jobs?
21 October 2013
A new ILO book analyses labour market trends and regulations in various emerging markets and presents a number of policies that can lead to a synergy between economic growth and decent job creation.
May 2013
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UNRISD Conference
Guy Ryder's opening remarks to the UNRISD Conference on Social and Solidarity Economy
06 May 2013