Books and reports
May 2018
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Flagship report
World Employment and Social Outlook 2018: Greening with jobs
14 May 2018
This edition examines environmental sustainability in the world of work. It focuses on how climate change and environmental degradation will impact the labour markets, affecting both the volume and quality of employment, and quantifies the shifts expected to take place within and between sectors.
December 2016
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Publication
Resolving individual labour disputes: A comparative overview
23 December 2016
This book examines the institutions and mechanisms for settlement of individual labour disputes in various countries.
June 2015
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Sustainable development
Decent Work, Green Jobs and the Sustainable Economy
12 June 2015
The challenges of achieving environmental sustainability and of generating decent work for all are closely linked. This book argues that goal of environmentally sustainable economies will not be attained without the active contribution of the world of work (Download the introduction to the report below).
December 2014
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Publication
The Governance of Policy Reforms in Southern Europe and Ireland: Social dialogue actors and institutions in times of crisis
01 December 2014
This edited volume provides an overview of the changes that have occurred in industrial relations systems in southern Europe and Ireland as a result of the debt crisis and subsequent fiscal consolidation policies. The authors take stock of developments and consider policy implications. They identify the new challenges in today's crisis context and rapidly changing economic environment, offering a range of strategies and actions aimed at reinforcing social dialogue and industrial relations institutions in ways compatible with international labour standards and the ILO Decent Work Agenda.
November 2013
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Publication
Labour Administration in Uncertain Times: Policy, Practice and Institutions
01 November 2013
The 2008 financial crisis marked the beginning of a prolonged and ongoing period of extreme economic turbulence that has created multiple challenges for both governments and national systems of labour administration. Difficult economic conditions are encouraging a re-evaluation of established policies and institutions in the areas of labour, employment, social protection and industrial relations.
June 2012
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Publication
Working towards Sustainable Development: Opportunities for decent work and social inclusion in a green economy
12 June 2012
This joint ILO/UNEP study shows that, if accompanied by the right policy mix, a green economy can also create more and better jobs, lift people out of poverty and promote social inclusion. It also demonstrates that employment and social inclusion must be an integral part of any sustainable development strategy.
November 2011
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Publication
Assessing Green Jobs Potential in Developing Countries: A Practitioner’s Guide
21 November 2011
The knowledge of how the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy will affect employment, especially underlying job movements, is vital to informing policy, yet there are few comparable studies for developing countries. As part of the ILO’s Global Green Jobs Programme, this guide provides practical solutions to help fill these information gaps.
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Publication
Towards a Greener Economy: The Social Dimensions
16 November 2011
The European Commission and the International Labour Organization have combined efforts in reaction to the deep crisis that hit the global economy in 2008. The aim of this joint project is to examine policies that will lead not only to a quicker recovery but also to a more sustainable, environmentally friendly and equitable global economy. "Towards a Greener Economy: The Social Dimensions" aims to promote a clearer understanding of the nature of the green economy and its implications for labour markets, especially the reallocation of jobs from high- to low-polluting sectors.
October 2011
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Publication
Skills for Green Jobs: A Global View
06 October 2011
This volume examines the experiences of 21 developed and developing countries in adjusting their training provision to meet the new demands of a greener economy. It shows that skills development is critical to unlocking the employment potential of green growth, yet skills shortages are becoming an obstacle in realizing this potential. The report recommends that countries devise strategies based on well-informed policy decisions, social dialogue, and coordination among ministries and between employers and training providers.