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Report

Platform work in Uganda: Promoting decent work for all

This report examines the growth and penetration of digital labour platforms across various sectors in Uganda, drawing insights from surveys conducted with 647 workers. The survey encompasses workers in the taxi, delivery, online freelance and...

Trade for Jobs Uganda: Sector selection study

Examining job and export potential in nine sectors

Protection of workers against exposure due to radon

This specific safety guide is jointly sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and International Labour Office.

Brief

Mapping Just Transition in NDCs

This paper provides a mapping of how just transition and relevant considerations have been addressed in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by looking at the uptake of key terms and concepts. Using a dataset developed by the École...

TRIANGLE in ASEAN

Enhancing the effectiveness of legal pathways for labour migration in ASEAN

Thematic background paper for the 16th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour

How to present and address violence and harassment at work

Social finance brief

Aligning financial systems with a just transition - Recommendations for the 4th International Financing for Development Conference

Addressing both social and environmental objectives is essential to mitigate risks and seize opportunities related to the low-carbon transition. A just transition requires supportive financial flows and enabling financial systems. The objective of...

ILO Working Paper 129

Industrial relations in micro and small enterprises: patterns, trends and prospects

This working paper offers a global review of industrial relations within micro and small enterprises (MSEs), focusing on the collective representation of workers and employers, collective bargaining, and legal frameworks. MSEs and the self-employed...

Research Brief

Carbon markets and their implications for a just transition for all

This brief explores the potential of carbon markets to promote a just transition towards a low-carbon economy.

Brochure

A Guide to 'Business and Human Rights' for Institutional Investors

What, why and how to address human rights through investment practices

Factsheet

Building Responsible Value Chains in Asia through the Promotion of Decent Work in Business Operations (Phase II)

This factsheet provides key objectives and outcomes of the Japan-funded project 'Building Responsible Value Chains in Asia through the Promotion of Decent Work in Business Operations (Phase II).'

Policy brief

Navigating Nigeria’s economic and labour market challenges: Pathways to inclusive growth and structural transformation

This brief aims to take stock of Nigeria’s economic and labour market situation with a view to outlining potential policy responses to support recovery from the current crisis and promote inclusive and job-rich growth. As the government of Nigeria...

Conference Committee on the Application of Standards: Record of Proceedings (ILC 2024)

The Conference Committee on the Application of Standards, a standing tripartite body of the International Labour Conference and an essential component of the ILO’s supervisory system, examines each year the report published by the Committee of...

Brief

ILO Contribution to Lebanon Emergency Response in the framework of the Humanitarian, Development and Peace Nexus

In September 2024, Lebanon witnessed a sharp escalation in large-scale cross-border attacks, resulting in significant loss of life and severe damage to the economy. The recent violence has caused immense suffering. The ILO has developed an Emergency...

STRENGTHEN2

Institutionalization of EmpIAs - 6 case studies

This paper reviews the experiences of six countries – Australia, Cameroon, Korea, Peru, the Philippines, and Rwanda – in the design and implementation of employment impact assessments (EmpIAs) at different phases of the budget and planning cycle....

STRENGTHEN2

Mozambique-Malawi interconnector project, Malawi

STRENGTHEN2

Integration of Employment Impact Assessments (EmpIAs), Republic of Korea

Labour market outcomes are affected not just by the actions of entrepreneurs and workers but also by many policy, budget and investment choices by governments – ranging from comprehensive employment, macro-economic, investment and industrial...

Employers’ training committee

Report on the employers’ activities programme 2023

Research brief

The wine supply chain in Chile: Lessons to analyse and improve regulatory compliance

This research brief highlights key trends in Chile’s wine industry, where exports have tripled since 2000, making Chile the fourth-largest wine exporter globally.

Country Office for the Horn of Africa

ILO CO Addis Ababa: Annual Report 2023

The ILO Country Office for Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan’s Annual Report for 2023 highlights significant achievements in promoting social justice, decent work, and inclusive growth across the region. Key milestones include...