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Value chain analysis of Suriname’s wood-processing sector

The main objective of the VCA is to identify opportunities for promoting inclusive and environmentally sustainable growth of the wood-processing sector in Suriname in a way that specifically targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs), promotes...

A Diagnostic Study on labour migration data collection mechanisms in Egypt

Employment Impact Assessment of the PASE II project in Senegal

Ex-ante Employment Impact Assessment of the SMART GRID project in Senegal

Guidelines for developing inclusive transport infrastructure

This guidebook, jointly developed by ILO, UNOPS, UN-Women and Arup, provides practical advice to mainstream inclusion in infrastructure development.

The gender pay gap in Montenegro. A statistical update and policy implications

The report "The Gender Pay Gap in Montenegro: A statistical update and policy implications" examines the underlying factors behind the pay gap and provides policy recommendations to reduce it.

ILO Working paper 100

The platform economy and transformations in the world of work: The case of delivery platform workers in Santiago, Chile

This paper examines the experiences of delivery workers on digital labor platforms in Chile and analyses the implications of the platform business model. It highlights challenges in working conditions and algorithmic management practices, which are...

ILO - Ethiopia 100th Anniversary Book

This ILO Ethiopia Centenary Historical Book showcases the highlights of 100 years of partnerships between the ILO and Ethiopia with historical photos and stories.

Forced labour

The Alignment of Indonesian laws, policies, and their enforcement with the ILO international labour standards on forced labour: A situation...

This gap analysis documents the extent to which the requirements of PO29 are represented in the Government of Indonesia’s existing laws, norms and practices, with special reference to Indonesia’s catch fisheries sector and local fishers, who are one...

Book

Human-Centred Economics: The Living Standards of Nations

Human-Centred Economics: The Living Standards of Nations

Synopsis and praise

This book presents a critical analysis of macroeconomic policy, advocating structural reform to address global challenges and enhance societal well-being in a rapidly changing world.

Study

Reducing Waste Towards a Just Transition: Work, Labour, and Value in the Informal Recycling Chain

ILO Working paper 99

Digital labour platforms and national employment policies in China: Studying the case of food delivery platforms

This paper takes the food-delivery platforms as a case study to examine the impact of digital labour platforms on employment and labour market in China. It reviews the recent employment policies in the digital economy including policies of labour...

Just Transition Finance - Pathways for banking and insurance

Promoting a just transition is essential to achieve broad-based support for ambitious climate action. In this collective effort, financial institutions play a major enabling role. This publication highlights crucial elements, emerging practices and...

The social, economic and employment impacts of decarbonization and green industrial growth scenarios for the Middle East and North Africa...

Report

The social, economic and employment impacts of decarbonization and green industrial growth scenarios for the Middle East and North Africa...

This report sets the MENA region in the context of an accelerating global energy transition which is driven by geopolitical, energy, security and climate concerns. With more than 100 countries having pledged a shift to renewable energy and net zero...

A compilation of good corporate practices

Businesses leading the way on disability inclusion

This comprehensive compilation includes good corporate practices from 30 multinational enterprises, all members of the ILO Global Business and Disability Network, who share the goal of creating a work culture that is welcoming and inclusive of...

Brief on LMIS

LMIS Brief Description and ILO Toolkit

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the LMIS, delving deep into its functionality, components, and the implementation framework developed by the Office for its development at a national or regional level. The integrated onsite and...

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Impact evaluation in the ILO

Developing an impact monitoring system for Sida’s guarantee instrument

Credit guarantees can be a powerful instrument to achieve positive development results. This paper summarises findings from case studies, conducted in Guatemala and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and illustrates their contribution to our work...