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Book

Social justice, human resource management and workplace productivity: Gender and age perspectives

This book explores how social justice and productivity intersect through human resource management practices at both enterprise and policy levels. It focuses on women and older workers, showing how inclusive HRM systems can foster fairness and...

International Year of Cooperatives

Cooperatives: Beyond the dichotomy between non-profit and for-profit - A joint ILO-ICA brief

Annual evaluation report 2024-25

This year's Annual Evaluation Report marks the final year of the ILO Evaluation Strategy (2023–2025), with a proposed one year extension into 2026 to consolidate gains, foster innovation, and reinforce evaluation’s strategic role in advancing the...

Corridor Studies: Labour Migration in the Horn and East Africa: Uganda to Saudi Arabia, Kenya to Somalia, and Ethiopia to South Sudan...

This report is a collection of Corridor Studies focused on examining the governance and dynamics of three specific labour migration pathways in the East and Horn of Africa (EHoA): Uganda to Saudi Arabia, Kenya to Somalia, and Ethiopia to South...

Mapping Skill-Based Labour Migration Partnerships between Countries of Origin and Destination

This report, "Mapping Skill-Based Labour Migration Partnerships Between Countries of Origin and Destination," is a detailed study focused on expanding safe and regular migration pathways for medium and high-skilled workers from countries in the East...

Policy brief

India is a major player in the digital services market – How did they get there and what does it mean for jobs?

India has become a major global player in digital trade and currently ranks fifth in the world in the export value of digitally delivered services. This Policy Brief draws lessons on what is behind the country’s reputation as a top player in the...

Situational Analysis of the Development of Regulation for Private Employment Agencies in the Federal Republic of Somalia

This report is a Situational Analysis dedicated to the development of a national regulatory framework for Private Employment Agencies (PrEAs) in the Federal Republic of Somalia. It was produced with the technical assistance of the International...

Situational Analysis Report for the Development of a Gender-Responsive and Rights-Based National Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan of...

This report is a Situational Analysis Report developed to serve as the foundation for creating a Gender-Responsive and Rights-Based National Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan for the Federal Republic of Somalia. Commissioned by the Ministry of...

Regulatory Guidelines and Legislative Proposals (Regulations) for Private Employment Agencies for The Republic of South Sudan

This report contains the Regulatory Guidelines and Legislative Proposals (Regulations) for Private Employment Agencies (PEAs) for the Republic of South Sudan. Developed with the technical support of the International Labour Organization (ILO) BRMM...

Situation Analysis: Development of Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan for the Republic of South Sudan

This report is a Situational Analysis produced to support the development of the National Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan for the Republic of South Sudan. Its purpose is to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive, rights-based migration...

Guidance note on just transition and women’s entrepreneurship development

Women entrepreneurs are critical agents in achieving a just and environmentally sustainable transition. Their enterprises often prioritize social responsibility, community engagement and innovative green solutions across sectors - from agriculture...

Issue 22

Quarterly social security policy monitor, June - September 2025

The Quarterly Social Security Policy Monitor is produced by the ILO under the EU-China project “Improving China’s Institutional Capacity towards Universal Social Protection (Phase 2)”. It captures latest social security policy development in China,...

ILO Brief

Decent work grows green forests

A roadmap for a just transition in the Amazon nut value chain through productive jobs and sustainability

Guidance note

Guidance Note 3.3: Strategic clustered evaluations to gather evaluative information more effectively

ILO Programme of Support (POS)

Syria: Promoting decent work in time of transition

The ILO’s Programme of Support (PoS) in Syria is not just about jobs. It aims to rebuild social cohesion through gender-transformative, inclusive labour systems; support conflict-sensitive social protection reforms; and promote equitable labour...

ILO SCORE Training

ILO Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises: Annual update 2024-25

The Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Programme annual update 2024–25 highlights the continued global impact of the ILO’s flagship programme for small and medium enterprises.

Joint ILO / FAO publication

Policy guidance on the elimination of child labour in fisheries and aquaculture

This policy guidance offers a framework for governments, industry, employers’ and workers’ organizations, communities and international partners to translate international commitments into practical measures. By acting together, stakeholders can...

Countering illegal footwear and leather imports in South Africa

Mapping harms to industry, jobs and investment

ILO-WED tool

Women’s Entrepreneurship Self-Check (WE-Check)

An organisational assessment for gender-responsive business development support.

ILO-WED tool

Assessment of Women’s Entrepreneurship Development

Action-oriented research for a business environment conducive to women’s entrepreneurship.