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September 2020
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
COVID-19 leads to massive labour income losses worldwide
23 September 2020
A new ILO analysis of the labour market impact of COVID-19 reveals a “massive” drop in labour income and a fiscal stimulus gap that threatens to increase inequality between richer and poorer countries.
May 2020
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Blog
How to finance social protection in developing countries in the age of COVID-19
13 May 2020
It’s possible for developing countries to finance social protection for all their citizens, both in times of crisis and beyond, says development economist Jayati Ghosh.
March 2020
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COVID-19: Pandemic in the World of Work
COVID-19 has exposed the fragility of our economies
27 March 2020
The Corona virus pandemic is not just a medical crisis, but a social and economic one too, says ILO Director-General Guy Ryder. If our response is to be effective it must take into account all these factors, and be delivered in a co-ordinated, global way. In particular, it must answer the needs of the most vulnerable.
August 2017
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ILO What Works Research Brief No. 9
Implementation of international labour standards for domestic workers
30 August 2017
Since the adoption of Convention No. 189, over 70 ILO member States have acted to ensure decent working conditions for domestic workers.
May 2017
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ILO What Works Research Brief No. 8
How to balance fiscal responsibility with employment objectives?
16 May 2017
As a number of emerging countries grapple with revenue constraints and weak growth, it is important to learn lessons from recent experience in this area, and to bear in mind that fiscal and employment goals can be achieved together.
January 2014
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Global employment trends 2014
Economic recovery - from jobless to job-rich
20 January 2014
The global economy is showing tentative signs of recovery, but it's a far different picture when it comes to jobs. ILO economists say job creation will remain weak and long-term unemployment will become entrenched unless active labour market policies are put in place to promote a job-rich economic recovery.
March 2013
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Europe
Balance between fiscal discipline and growth is needed, says European Parliament President
22 March 2013
The head of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, highlights common ground with the ILO on the need to move beyond austerity in the crisis response, on the importance of decent work and in the debate on the post-2015 development goals.
April 2012
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Article
“Right policy mix” can lead to fiscal consolidation and job creation
26 April 2012
The International Labour Organization (ILO) says that between 1.8 and 2.1 million jobs could be created over a one-year period in advanced economies if governments adopt a more employment friendly approach to fiscal austerity.
November 2010
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Publication
Flyer for World of Work Report 2010
11 November 2010