Working Papers, vehicles for disseminating information on a range of topics related to the world of work and the evolution of social and labour policies and practices for a given sector, are regularly published and widely disseminated. Background reports and issues papers, which provide more in-depth analysis on specific issues, are also published for discussion at international tripartite meetings and global dialogue fora.

Publications

The Sectoral Policies Department is the ILO’s repository of knowledge on sector-specific labour and social issues. Research and studies conducted, in line with the ILO’s research policies, deal with emerging and priority issues of strong interest for ILO’s sectoral constituents.

2007

  1. Publication

    Decent Working Conditions, Safety and Social Protection – Work in Fishing Convention No. 188 and Recommendation No. 199

    01 December 2007

  2. Publication

    Freedom of association and staff participation in higher education decision-making: A review

    01 December 2007

    Working Paper 257

  3. Publication

    Promoting Good Industrial Relations in the Oil and Gas Industries in Indonesia

    01 September 2007

    Working paper 254

  4. Publication

    The use of contract teachers in developing countries: Trends and impact

    01 May 2007

    Working Paper 252

  5. Publication

    Subcontracting in electronics: From contract manufacturers to providers of Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS)

    01 April 2007

    Working paper 249

  6. International Labour Review, Vol. 146 (2007), No. 1-2

    Beyond corporate codes of conduct: Work organizations and labour standards at Nike's suppliers

    01 February 2007

  7. Publication

    Informal construction workers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    01 February 2007

    Working Paper 226

  8. Publication

    Participatory approaches for planning and construction-related assistance in settlement upgrading and expansion: The roles of tripartite actors and other stakeholders

    01 January 2007

    Working Paper 255

2006

  1. Publication

    Evaluation Report: Improving competitiveness in the textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) sectors by promoting decent work

    01 September 2006

  2. Publication

    Evaluation Report: Addressing crises and creating more and better jobs in Hotels, Catering and Tourism

    01 September 2006