Publications & technical tools
2014
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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.
2013
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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.
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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.
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The health of workers in selected sectors of the urban economy: Challenges and perspectives
01 January 2013
This paper aimed at analysing and systematizing the health challenges faced by the poorest strata of urban workers and to discuss solutions.
2008
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Publication
The informal economy: enabling transition to formalization. Background document to the Tripartite Interregional Symposium on the Informal economy: Enabling Transition to Formalization
01 January 2008
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Decent work and the transition to formalization: Recent trends, policy debates and good practices
01 January 2008
1997
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Publication
Health impact of occupational risks in the informal sector in Zimbabwe
01 January 1997
The report outlines information from the literature on the sector, the jobs and work environment problems it involves and documented information on occupational injury and illness.