Books and reports
October 2019
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Book
The International Labour Organization: 100 years of global social policy
29 October 2019
This book is the first comprehensive account of the International Labour Organization’s 100-year history.
May 2019
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Report
Towards convergence in Europe: Institutions, labour and industrial relations
28 May 2019
This book provides a unique and timely analysis of the socio-economic indicators influencing convergence trends in the EU.
March 2017
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Publication
Talking through the crisis: Social dialogue and industrial relations trends in selected EU countries
25 March 2017
This book brings together country case studies from eleven EU Member States, which document emerging trends in national social dialogue, focusing on developments since 2013.
March 2011
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Studies on Growth with Equity - Indonesia
Indonesia: Reinforcing domestic demand in times of crisis
28 March 2011
Indonesia was one of the few economies to have demonstrated resilience to the global crisis in terms of both growth and employment. This study shows that the ability of this country to weather the crisis was almost entirely due to the country’s reliance on a series of strong social protection schemes which were implemented after the 1997 Asian financial crisis. It also addresses the challenges which lie ahead and the areas for improvement.
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Studies on Growth with Equity - Brazil
Brazil: An innovative income-led strategy
28 March 2011
Brazil, while not immune to the effects of the financial and economic crisis, has fared reasonably well compared to many countries in terms of economic and labour market performance. This report examines the way in which social protection measures were utilized in order to mitigate the social and economic effects of the crisis. It also addresses the challenges which lie ahead and the areas for improvement.
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Studies on Growth with Equity
Making recovery sustainable: Lessons from country innovations
28 March 2011
Synthesis of a new series of “Studies on Growth with Equity”, this paper by the International Institute for Labour Studies of the ILO shows that growth and equity can be achieved in parallel if the right mix of policies is put in place. It is based on findings from reviews for three countries (Brazil, Germany and Indonesia) which are available hereunder.
November 2010
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Publication
Extending Social Security to All
16 November 2010
This book outlines basic concepts such as the social protection floor and the social security staircase, analyses the affordability of various approaches, and examines the results of practices around the world, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
January 2010
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Publication
World of work report 2009. The global jobs crisis
11 January 2010
This World of Work Report from the International Institute for Labour Studies presents a highly relevant discussion of the jobs crisis resulting from the financial and economic crisis, in a non-technical manner, based on the latest data and economic analysis, with full technical annexes. The authors assess the crisis and provide a broad overview of its social effects, with particular emphasis on the structural imbalances in the globalization process that paved the way for the crisis. In addition, the report analyses conditions for a new growth and globalization model - one that would be more socially and environmentally sustainable. This timely report is an important addition to the discussions of socially sustainable growth, establishing the World of Work Report as a new authoritative source on labour issues.
November 2008
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Publication
World of Work Report 2008 - Income inequalities in the age of financial globalization
17 November 2008
Income inequalities have been growing significantly within countries over the past two decades or so. This new report from the International Institute for Labour Studies presents a timely assessment of this issue, based on new data and economic analysis and with full technical annexes. It looks at the extent of this phenomenon and ...