ILO Taxonomy
In 2020, the ILO taxonomy was further extended to include subjects covering the administrative and management work activities. Where relevant the newly added subjects were consolidated with the existing ones. Further classification was done to identify unique facets, e.g. subjects, countries and areas, content types, etc.
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The ILO Taxonomy comprises 639 labour-related terms arranged into 24 subject groups. Each subject group is designated by a letter:
Within each subject category the terms are arranged into a hierarchy by using digits:
A.20 employment
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The ILO Taxonomy comprises 639 labour-related terms arranged into 24 subject groups. Each subject group is designated by a letter:
A work B working conditions C labour relations D labour law E social protection F education and training G economic and social development H economy I finance J economic sectors K trade L human rights M international cooperation | N government and public administration O society P population Q health R environment S technology T management U statistics V research W information services Z International Organizations |
Within each subject category the terms are arranged into a hierarchy by using digits:
A.20 employment
A.20.01 clandestine employment
A.20.02 informal employment
A.20.02 informal employment
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