Research papers on "Women and the future of work in the Asia-Pacific"

The selected research papers will contribute to the discussions at a regional ‘Women and the Future of Work in the Asia-Pacific’ Conference to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 31 January – 1 February 2018.

8 November 2016

Australian Women’s Working Futures: Are we ready?
Decent work for Community Health Workers in South Asia: A Path to Gender Equality and Sustainable Development
Does gender diversity improve firm performance? Evidence from India
Overcoming gender segregation in management occupations and business in Asia and Pacific
The importance of perceptions in promoting women’s entrepreneurship in Thailand
Workforce diversity and reservation policy in Nepal: A strategic approach to strengthening women’s voice and visibility in formal employment sector
Labouring under false assumptions? Exploring the rifts between international standards and cultural values in Vietnam's Labour Code reform

The resulting evidence and discussions on where best to invest efforts and resources to promote women’s full participation in the future of work will be summarized in a forthcoming regional report, which will be submitted to the global ‘Women at Work’ and the ‘Future of Work’ ILO Centenary Initiatives that will culminate in the 2019 International Labour Conference.