EESE Report

A comparative analysis from the EESE programme in Zambia, Honduras, Montenegro, Sierra Leone and Mozambique: key findings and lessons learned

14 January 2022

The five case studies look back on the EESE process in specific countries to document how the assessment was conducted, which stakeholders were involved, what recommendations and action plans were issued as a result of the assessment, and how these were taken up by local partners to lead to reforms and, ultimately, improved enabling environment, enterprise development and job creation. These five case studies are input into the preparation of the present comparative study which aims at collecting the key findings from the country-level case studies and identifying common lessons learned and success factors, which should provide evidence for revision of the programme. The main research questions addressed by this report are: can EESE methodology drive change in a sustainable way, what are the key success factors, what are the main opportunities for programme to grow and evolve.

EESE Report

A framework to support small firms in developing countries navigate crises and build resilience

10 December 2021

This wide-ranging report addresses head-on some of the key challenges that shocks pose to small firms in developing countries and outlines a range of policy options that can help support small firms during such conditions. It also presents concrete and numerous examples of measures which are derived from previous shocks and from the COVID-19 shock.

ILO Working Paper 33

Preferential tax regimes for MSMEs: Operational aspects, impact evidence and policy implications

17 June 2021

ILO Working Paper 9

Applying labour law to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises: A comparative study of 16 countries

07 October 2020

This study considers the ways in which different countries regulate labour rights for MSME workers, its main purpose being to improve understanding of current trends and developments in this area. The 16 countries covered by the study are Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Germany, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, the Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Turkey and the United Republic of Tanzania.

Publication

Promoting social dialogue and enhancing labour governance in Tunisia (Final evaluation Summary)

21 April 2015

Project: TUN/12/01/NOR - Evaluation Consultant: Martin Herbert

Publication

2014. The ILO in Latin America and The Caribbean. Advances and Perspectives.

20 May 2014

This third annual report on progress and perspectives of the ILO in Latin America and the Caribbean, prepared by the ILO Regional Office, is a continuation of the ones published in June 2012 and June 2013. Taken together, the three documents show steady, if uneven, progress in labour market policies, programmes and institutions, and that the ILO has been adjusting their strategies to focus on the key challenges faced by the region.

Publication

Labour inspection and undeclared work in the EU

21 August 2013

The purpose of this study is to consider the role that national labour inspection systems in the EU have as part of a strategic policy response to undeclared work. It was coordinated by the ILO’s Labour Administration and Inspection Programme (LAB/ADMIN) in cooperation with the European Commission’s Labour Law Unit.

Publication

2013. The ILO in Latin America and The Caribbean. Advances and Perspectives.

04 June 2013

The Report, describing progress made in the world of work in the region over the last year and, at the same time, once again presenting strategic guidelines for discussion. The document also describes a chequered period: sustained progress has been made in labour policies and indicators, which is good news for the region. The international context presents serious threats however, and internal inequality persists, so it would be unwise to lower the guard.

Publication

INFORMAL ECONOMY : The Growing Challenge For Labour Administration

14 July 2005

This volume presents a synthesis of country experiences and case studies mainly from Asia, representing several segments of the informal economy with a focus on labour administration and the informal economy. The case studies look at possible approaches in the areas of social security, child labour, bonded labour, and home workers. It will be of interest to policy makers, industrial relations practitioners, labour administrators, the employers, trade unions and civil society groups.

Publication

Informal economy, undeclared work and labour administration

01 January 2005

Examines the concepts of the informal economy and informal employment as defined by the ILO and describes the characteristics and legal frameworks of informal work in various countries. Considers the establishment of the concept of informal work for the purposes of labour administration and discusses challenges in extending the goal of decent work to the informal economy.