Publications

2016

  1. Guiding principles on the access of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons to the labour market

    28 November 2016

  2. Labour market transitions of young women and men in the Middle East and North Africa

    24 November 2016

    This report presents the results of the School-to-work transition surveys (SWTS) implemented in five countries in the Middle East and North Africa region – Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territory and Tunisia – between 2013 and 2015. The region’s increasing levels of educational attainment, especially among women, accompanied by insufficient demand for skilled workers are among the primary causes of difficulties in the labour market transitions of youth. The report focuses heavily on issues of quality of employment and also draws attention to the path and duration of the labour market transitions of young people, while drawing some conclusions about the characteristics or experiences that can help to achieve a smoother transition.

  3. Characteristics and Structure of the Union Movement in Lebanon

    17 November 2016

    The study covers the history and present characteristics of the trade union movement in Lebanon as well as the structure of trade union movements, the results of a field survey and recommendations for a future trade union development.

  4. Social protection in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States

    16 November 2016

    This brief provides an overview of trends, recent policy developments and recommendations with regards to social protection in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States.

  5. Labour migration in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States

    15 November 2016

    This brief provides an overview of trends, recent policy developments and recommendations with regards to labour migration in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States.

  6. Gender equality in the labour market in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States

    08 November 2016

    This brief provides an overview of trends, recent policy developments and recommendations with regards to gender equality in the labour market in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States.

  7. Global supply chains in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States

    08 November 2016

    This brief provides an overview of trends, recent policy developments and recommendations with regards to global supply chains in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States.

  8. Wages in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States

    08 November 2016

    This brief provides an overview of trends, recent policy developments and recommendations with regards to wages in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States.

  9. Youth employment in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States

    08 November 2016

    This brief provides an overview of trends, recent policy developments and recommendations with regards to youth employment in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States.

  10. Fragile States and decent work in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States

    07 November 2016

    This brief provides an overview of trends, recent policy developments and recommendations with regards to fragile States in Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States.