Briefs
September 2026
PROSPECTS Partnership Factsheets
The country factsheets provide an overview of the key interventions and results of PROSPECTS programme implementation.
Research brief
Engaging informal economy actors in trade and labour policy in Africa
This research brief examines how informal economy actors in Africa are affected by trade and labour policies and the barriers they face in participating in policy dialogue. It highlights pathways for strengthening their representation, including...
ILO Brief
What Drives Social Security Registration? Experimental Evidence from Behavioural Interventions in Jordan’s Estidama++ Programme
This policy brief outlines the findings of experimental evidence from behavioural interventions in Jordan to increase social security registration among small firms. It summarizes the evidence on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of...
Research brief
Artificial intelligence adoption in Chinese enterprises: Productivity effects, workforce implications, and policy challenges
This research brief explores the adoption of artificial intelligence in Chinese enterprises and its implications for productivity, employment and the world of work.
Gender and statistics in the world of work in the Arab States Region
The Brief on Gender and Statistics in the Arab States region examines the critical role of quality, disaggregated labour statistics in advancing gender equality and inclusion in the world of work across the Arab States. It reviews the availability...
Brief
Employment impact assessment of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa generated a 2.9% decline in annual GDP in Jamaica causing more than 30,000 job losses.
Policy Brief
El Niño 2026–2027 and the world of work in Latin America and the Caribbean: a causal chain from climate to employment and labour...
Analysis of the potential effects of El Niño 2026–2027 on the world of work in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on the sectors, territories and groups of workers most exposed, as well as labour, social protection and climate adaptation...
Research brief
The impact of GenAI on jobs, productivity and work organization: a review of the empirical evidence
This research brief reviews emerging empirical evidence on how generative AI is affecting jobs, productivity and work organization. It examines findings from experiments, firm-level data, platform studies and worker surveys to better understand how...
Research brief
Productivity and decent work: Achieving synergies between social and economic dimensions at the enterprise level
This research brief explores how productivity and decent work can be mutually reinforcing at the enterprise level, focusing on the relationship between human resource management and corporate social responsibility. It reviews emerging research and...
Employment and Social Trends: May 2026 Update
Growing labour market risks of the Middle East crisis
This Employment and Social Trends: May 2026 Update examines emerging risks to jobs, incomes and workers in a period of heightened global uncertainty. As in previous updates, it focuses on how changes in the geopolitical and economic environment can...
Uganda
Child labour in Uganda: Trends and drivers, 2012-2021
Brief
Employment and livelihoods recovery after Cyclone Ditwah In Sri Lanka
Cyclone Ditwah’s labour market shock caused USD 18 million in income losses, threatening vulnerable informal workers and micro, small and medium enterprises.
Research brief
Why Universal Basic Income is not the answer to the impact of AI on the labour market
This research brief examines how artificial intelligence (AI) may affect labour markets and discusses policy responses related to employment, productivity and income support. Drawing on historical examples and economic analysis, it explores how AI...
Research brief
The Aggregation Paradox of AI: Why do micro-economic productivity gains from AI disappear at scale
This research brief examines why strong productivity gains from artificial intelligence (AI) observed at the task and individual worker level have not yet translated into measurable productivity growth at the firm, sectoral or macroeconomic level....
Regional Research Brief
Lifelong learning and skills for the future: Insights for Africa
This regional brief explores how lifelong learning and skills development can support resilience, inclusion and decent work in Africa. Drawing on new data and analysis, it highlights access gaps, shifting skills demand and priorities for building...
Regional Research Brief
Lifelong learning and skills for the future: Insights for Latin America and the Caribbean
This regional brief explores how lifelong learning can help Latin America and the Caribbean navigate technological, demographic and green transitions. It highlights persistent inequalities in access to skills and calls for inclusive, well-financed...
Regional Research Brief
Lifelong learning and skills for the future: Insights for Asia and the Pacific
This regional brief examines how lifelong learning can help Asia and the Pacific respond to rapid labour market transformations. It highlights low participation in training, persistent access gaps, and the need for inclusive, flexible and...
Social Protection Spotlight brief
Extending social protection coverage to workers in the agricultural sector and their families: Lessons from international experience
This brief presents the key challenges in extending coverage to workers in the agricultural sector and sketches out possible solutions and good practices countries are employing to expand coverage to this sector.
Research brief
Workers’ exposure to AI: What indicators tell us – and what they don’t
This brief examines how workers’ exposure to artificial intelligence is measured and what current indicators suggest about the potential transformation of jobs. It clarifies the strengths and limitations of existing approaches and emphasizes that...
Research brief
Gen AI, occupational segregation and gender equality in the world of work
Marking International Women’s Day, this ILO research brief examines how generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) may shape gender equality in the world of work. Drawing on an innovative global index of occupational exposure to Gen AI and new...