Books and reports

December 2021

  1. Book

    The new world of work: Challenges and opportunities for social partners and labour institutions

    31 December 2021

    This book examines social dialogue and the role of social partners in the governance of the world of work in 34 European countries.

February 2021

  1. Publication

    Decent work in a globalized economy: Lessons from public and private initiatives

    17 February 2021

    The hybridization and proliferation of forms and mechanisms of governance is a consequence of the fragmentation of production across national boundaries. The emergence of global supply chains has provided new opportunities for many developing countries to participate in global trade, diversify their economies and generate employment. At the same time, production for global supply chains has raised new concerns about working conditions and the protection of workers’ rights.

August 2001

  1. Publication

    Globalization and sustainability: The forestry and wood industries on the move. Report TMFWI/2001

    15 August 2001

    Explores the relationship between globalization, decent work and sustainable development in the forestry and wood industries. Covers mainly the 1990s.