Books and reports
February 2021
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World Employment and Social Outlook 2021
The role of digital labour platforms in transforming the world of work
23 February 2021
This ILO flagship report explores how the contemporary platform economy is transforming the way work is organized, and analyses the impact of digital labour platforms on enterprises, workers and society as a whole.
November 2019
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Publication
Telework in the 21st century: An evolutionary perspective (online pdf)
15 November 2019
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Publication
Telework in the 21st century: An evolutionary perspective
15 November 2019
A new conceptual framework explaining the evolution of telework over four decades.
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.
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.
January 2006
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Publication
The 'e' in Employment. ICT for rural income generation and poverty alleviation in India
27 January 2006
Examines the impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) on the rural poor in India.