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Market systems development for decent work

Starting strong: Getting inception right in projects using the MSD approach

ILO Working Paper 131

A study on the employment and wage outcomes of persons living with a same-sex partner

This study examines the labour market disparities faced by same-sex couples across nine countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, France, Mexico, Thailand, the United States of America and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela), extending the...

Report

Platform work in Uganda: Promoting decent work for all

This report examines the growth and penetration of digital labour platforms across various sectors in Uganda, drawing insights from surveys conducted with 647 workers. The survey encompasses workers in the taxi, delivery, online freelance and...

ILO Publication

Embracing digital in Kenya

A practical guide for freelancers, digital entrepreneurs and owners of micro and small enterprises

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Institutionalisation of EmpIAs - 6 case studies

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Integration of EmpIAs, Republic of Korea

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Mozambique-Malawi interconnector project, Malawi

Employment policies

Labour Market Information Systems: International experiences and considerations for the revision of the Viet Nam Employment Law (Policy...

For the consideration of the Government of Viet Nam in its ongoing revision of the Employment Law, this policy brief presents an overview of the main functions and features of a robust and reliable labour market information system. It draws on...

Employment policies

Enhancing the gender responsiveness of the proposed revisions to the Employment Law in Viet Nam (Policy brief)

The revision to the Employment Law is an important opportunity to accelerate Viet Nam’s progress in ensuring equality in the world of work as a fundamental right. The focus of the policy brief is on recommendations to strengthen the gender...

Social protection

Labour rights and social protection coverage for domestic workers in ASEAN

This new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlights the critical need to improve labour and social protection for domestic workers across the 10-member Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) region.

IRENA-ILO joint report

Renewable Energy and Jobs - Annual Review 2024

ILO Working Paper 126

Resolution of labour disputes involving new forms of employment in China

Based on the study of arbitration and judicial cases involving new forms of employment, this working paper identifies and examines notable characteristics of disputes involving new forms of employment. This working paper found that the number of...

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Employment impact assessment of the 11th European Development Fund to the National Participatory Development Programme in Cameroon

EmpIA

How can employment impact assessments help create more and better jobs ?

This infographic explains what EmpIAs are, what they measure, how they are conducted, who can benefit from them and how they can foster job creation.

Research brief

Employment challenges and policies in ASEAN

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Employment Impact Assessment of the productive use of energy (PUE) of the Green Mini-Grid (GMG) Facility, Kenya

Local Employment Partnership--Hîncești District, Republic of Moldova

Formalization

Defining legal status for household businesses in Viet Nam - Key to formalization

This paper sets out key limitations in current regulations applicable to private enterprises and expands on the various work-arounds that result in the continuing growth of household businesses that are not legally recognized.

Formalization

Workers in informal employment in the wood industry of Viet Nam

This study aims to paint an insightful picture of workers in informal employment in Viet Nam’s wood industry, identify challenges, and determine factors behind informality and suggest ways forward towards formalization for Viet Nam.

ILO Working Paper 123

Balancing Act: The Role of Digital Platforms in Shaping the Conditions of Creative Work

This working paper explores the impact of digital platforms on creative workers, focusing on the dichotomy between platform control and worker autonomy. It examines both conventional artistic occupations like musicians and photographers as well as...