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The future of work in the electronics industry – Advancing decent work in more inclusive, sustainable and resilient electronics supply...

In this paper, an overview is provided of the electronics industry today and the ways in which key megatrends and drivers, including technological advances, globalization, demographic trends and climate change, are likely to shape the future of work...

Tripartism and social dialogue

Decent work and responsible business practices in Thailand’s automotive manufacturing sector

This research study provides an in-depth analysis of Thailand's automotive manufacturing supply chain and its status vis-à-vis decent work and responsible business conduct, particularly in the evolving context of global requirements for human rights...

Challenges and opportunities to advance decent work in five countries and supply chains: A synthesis report

This report summarizes the findings from rapid assessments and deep-dive research into decent work challenges and opportunities in five sectors and countries: coffee in Colombia, electronics in Viet Nam, fisheries in Namibia, rubber gloves in...

National Workshop: Lack of skilled ICT personnel in Indonesia: can we still compete?

Summary report of the webinar held on 19 May 2022

National workshop: "Towards a brighter future of work in the Indian digital economy"

Summary report of the webinar held on 25 May 2022

Info-graphic on the Future of Work in Information and Communication Technology

PACE Report

Circular Economy Action Agenda for Electronics

The Platform For Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE) is a global community of leaders working together to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. ILO contributed to this joint report which reviews actions needed for a better and faster...

Summary report of the Global research webinar "Towards a brighter future of work in the digital economy" (30 September 2020)

Synthesis report: Skills shortages and labour migration in the field of information and communication technology in Canada, China, Germany,...

Skills shortages and labour migration in the field of information and communication technology in Canada, China, Germany and Singapore

E-waste and employment in Argentina - Executive Summary (abstract)

Abstract on the analysis on the e-waste value chain and its labour conditions in Buenos Aires, Santa Fe and Tierra del Fuego. (Full text in Spanish only)

From Waste to Jobs: Decent work challenges and opportunities in the management of e-waste in India

The electronics industry in Indonesia and its integration into global supply chains

From Waste to Jobs: Decent work challenges and opportunities in the management of e-waste in Nigeria

Skills shortages and labour migration in the field of information and communication technology in India, Indonesia and Thailand

Work Improvement for Safe Home: Action manual for improving safety and health of E-waste workers

An illustrated manual that aims to assist e-waste workers in improving their safety, health and productivity and shows many low-cost ideas that e-waste workers can easily adopt by using locally-available materials.

Decent work in the management of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste)

Issues paper for the Global Dialogue Forum on Decent Work in the Management of Electrical and Electronic Waste (E-waste) (Geneva, 9–11 April 2019)

Back to the Future: Challenges and opportunities for the future of work addressed in ILO sectoral meetings since 2010

This working paper summarises how issues directly related to the future of work have been discussed by ILO constituents in sectoral meetings held since 2010, as further material for reflection by the Global Commission on the Future of Work, as it...

The impact of procurement practices in the electronics sector on labour rights and temporary and other forms of employment

This working paper looks at the purchasing practices and how they impact rights at work, wages, working hours, non-standard forms of employment and occupational safety and health. It further discusses public governance and private standards in the...

Sectoral Studies on Decent Work in Global Supply Chains

Comparative Analysis of Opportunities and Challenges for Social and Economic Upgrading