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Evaluation managers 2023

Pooled Funding Arrangements in Lao PDR

This discussion paper describes the context, criteria, and proposals for a social welfare funding mechanism in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. It also describes international examples for inspiration and further study and can feed into...

Preventing and addressing violence and harassment in the world of work through occupational safety and health measures

The report addresses the widespread issue of violence and harassment in the workplace and emphasizes the need for comprehensive measures, including international conventions and safety protocols, to combat these challenges globally.

Research brief

Decent Work for displaced people: Lessons from the experiences of Venezuelan Migrant and Refugee workers in Colombia and Brazil

Currently, all workers in Colombia and Brazil are facing enormous challenges to organize themselves at the workplace. For refugee and migrant workers without higher education or professional credentials, the obstacles are even greater. In response...

Reporting on forced labour and fair recruitment: An ILO toolkit for Mongolian journalists

This toolkit was developed to help journalists report on fair recruitment and forced labour.

2023 publications

Reporting on forced labour and fair recruitment: An ILO toolkit for Mongolian journalists

This toolkit was developed to help journalists report on fair recruitment and forced labour.

Executive Summary

World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024

Labour markets have shown surprising resilience despite deteriorating economic conditions, but recovery from the pandemic remains uneven as new vulnerabilities and multiple crises are eroding prospects for greater social justice.

Flagship report

World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024

Labour markets have shown surprising resilience despite deteriorating economic conditions, but recovery from the pandemic remains uneven as new vulnerabilities and multiple crises are eroding prospects for greater social justice.

Factsheet

Forced labour

Social Security

Quarterly Social Security Policy Monitor China - Issue 15

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

Promoting gender equality through responsible business conduct: the role of governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations

This brief aims to highlight how responsible business conduct can promote gender equality in the world of work.

ILO brief

ILO Guidance Note on Migrant Worker Resource Centres (MRCs)

Migrant Worker Resource Centres (MRCs) provide critical information and services for migrant workers throughout the migration cycle. This Guidance Note presents the key principles of the ILO approach, and provides insights for the establishment and...

Publication

Skills Policies for Resilience

This brief focuses on the resilience of skill systems, which is key to promote resilient labour markets and societies. It reviews what policy responses can promote labour market integration and skills development, with a view to build resilient...

Skills for Social Justice – Advancing social justice through stronger skills systems

The strategic integration of skills in policies for greener jobs, structural transformations, social protection, digital transitions, and transitions to formality is necessary for creating an equitable and sustainable future for all.

Promoting decent work in India: October - December 2023

Research Paper

Platform work in developing economies: Can digitalisation drive structural transformation?

This paper discusses the expansion or penetration of digital economic activity in the context of developing economies, and what this may mean for economic or structural transformations for countries in the global South.

Labour inspection practices for domestic work in ASEAN

Promising practices in labour inspection in the context of domestic work in ASEAN

This paper highlights promising practices in labour inspection in the context of domestic work, considering the role of gender-responsive policies in responding to the short- and longer-term impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

Brief on labour migration statistics

Making women migrant workers count: Sex disaggregation of labour migration statistics in ASEAN

This brief provides an overview of sex-disaggregated international labour migration statistics (ILMS) in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.

Training manual for service providers

Supporting migrant workers with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) during labour...

This training manual is intended for migrant worker resource centres (MRCs) and other service providers who provide information and support services to migrant workers. It enables service providers to improve their knowledge and understanding of the...