Research and Publications
ILO's research and publications inform global policies and promote key insights and innovative solutions for the world of work.
Flagship reports
ILO Flagship report
Global Wage Report 2024-25: Is wage inequality decreasing globally?
High-level independent evaluation
ILO's development cooperation strategy, 2020-25
Major publications
Discussion paper on the economics of forced labour
Acting against forced labour: An assessment of investment requirements and economic benefits
Decent work, brighter futures
Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024
United Nations and International Labour Organization report
Mind the AI Divide: Shaping a Global Perspective on the Future of Work
APESO
Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024: Promoting decent work and social justice to manage ageing societies
Working papers
ILO Working Paper 131
A study on the employment and wage outcomes of persons living with a same-sex partner
ILO Working Paper 130
Sustainable industrial policies and strategies in the textiles and clothing sector: Lessons learned from Cambodia, Jordan and Viet Nam
ILO Working Paper 129
Industrial relations in micro and small enterprises: patterns, trends and prospects
Briefs
Research Brief
Social justice and women’s work in a post-conflict context: Understanding the role of women in social reproduction and its effect on their...
Research Brief
Navigating the future: Skills and jobs in the green and digital transitions
Issue Brief
Carbon markets and their implications for a just transition for all
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International Labour Review
The International Labour Review (ILR) is a peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal of international scope in labour and employment studies. Established in 1921 by decision of the ILO Governing Body, it is published quarterly in English, French and Spanish and administered by the ILO Research Department.
Events and courses
Research Seminar
Allocation of female talent and cross-country productivity differences
Book Launch
Making and Breaking Gender Inequalities in Work
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Rights and Permissions
The ILO implemented an Open Access policy that makes the use of all its knowledge products easier.
All publications and knowledge products published on or after 3 May 2023 by the ILO or on its behalf are available for use or reuse without needing to request permission – as long as the ILO is cited as the source of material.
More information is available in Rights and Permissions.
Rights and permissions
The ILO implemented an Open Access policy that makes the use of all its knowledge products easier.
All publications and knowledge products published on or after 3 May 2023 by the ILO or on its behalf are available for use or reuse without needing to request permission – as long as the ILO is cited as the source of material.
More information is available in Rights and Permissions.