Research
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Women still less likely to be active in the labour market than men in most of the world
Despite notable progress over the past 20 years, updated ILO figures show persistent inequalities between women and men on access to the labour market, unemployment and conditions at work.
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Unemployment and decent work deficits to remain high in 2018
The ILO’s flagship report shows that while the global unemployment rate is stabilizing, unemployment and decent work deficits will stay at persistently high levels in many parts of the world.
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4 billion people worldwide are left without social protection
New ILO report shows that massive efforts are still needed to ensure that the right to social security becomes a reality for all.
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Sluggish SME development hurts jobs and the economy
Investing in workers and innovation, and boosting trade and social dialogue are key to stemming rising global unemployment, the latest edition of the ILO's flagship report shows
Recent research projects
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Compendium of Labour Market Policies
Discover the distribution of labour market policies in Latin America
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Handbook on assessment of labour provisions in trade and investment
A short analysis on the design, scope, implementation and effectiveness of labour provisions in a practical and accessible manner.
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ILO Century Project
The Century Project aims to expand and share historical knowledge on the world of work and on the ILO's role in changing political and economic circumstances
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International Labour Review
Global multidisciplinary journal of employment and social issues