Books and reports
April 2022
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Publication
Understanding patterns of structural discrimination of migrant and other workers in some countries of South and West Asia
19 April 2022
This background paper reviews the literature that sheds light on the structural patterns of discrimination against migrant workers in some countries of South and West Asia. It also articulates recommendations that would help officials in UN agencies, international organizations, constituents and other civil society individuals and groups, while referring to the existing evidence of structural discrimination to support the application of international labour standards.
January 2022
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Report
World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2022
17 January 2022
This ILO flagship report details the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the world of work.
January 2020
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Flagship Report
World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2020
20 January 2020
This report provides an overview of global and regional trends in employment, unemployment, labour force participation and productivity.
September 2018
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Report
Digital labour platforms and the future of work: Towards decent work in the online world
20 September 2018
The report offers one of the first comparative studies of working conditions at five of the major, global, online micro-task platforms.
April 2018
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Publication
Women and men in the informal economy: A statistical picture. Third edition
30 April 2018
This publication provides for the first time comparable estimates on the size of the informal economy and a statistical profile of informality in all its diversity at the global and regional levels.
July 2009
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Publication
2008 Labour Overview. Latin America and the Caribbean
01 July 2009
This edition provides evidence of the effects of an unprecedented international crisis that has cast a shadow over the global economy and is reflected in the employment situation in the region. Employment will be a challenge in 2009. As ILO Director-General, Juan Somavia stated, "The ILO's message is realistic, not alarmist" with respect to this situation.