ILO homeTopicsCOVID-19 and the world of workThematic analysis and practical advice Thematic analysis and practical advice In focus Social Protection Monitor on COVID-19 COVID-19 Enterprises Resources COVID-19 and employment policies COVID-19 and Social Dialogue COVID-19 and International Labour Standards COVID-19: Impact on trade and employment in developing countries 12 August 2020 This policy brief addresses the impact of COVID-19 on global trade and the subsequent impact on employment, with an emphasis on implications for developing countries.