Publications
The ILO Country Office for Pakistan publishes a wide range of books, reports and working papers relevant to Pakistan. Some of these can be downloaded directly. Others can be requested in hard copy from the ILO Library in Islamabad.
2015
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Institutional mapping study of social protection schemes in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 2013
07 April 2015
This mapping study presents the findings from an extensive review of the literature on social protection literature produced during the last seven years. It is also informed by a survey conducted in all the districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa between April and to June 2013. The study was commissioned by the ILO Pakistan.
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GE4DE News, Volume 6
31 March 2015
The Sixth edition of the GE4DE Newsletter
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Skills Development Initiative - Decent Work for Domestic Workers
10 March 2015
Skills Development Initiative - Decent Work for Domestic Workers flyer
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Decent Work for Migrant Workers: A manual for Pakistani trade unionists
04 March 2015
To help Pakistan’s trade unions better respond to labour migration needs, this training manual provides guidance for trade unions to play their role on shaping migration policies, promoting sound labour migration practices and reaching out to migrant workers. This manual is meant to ultimately maximize the benefits of migration for all involved parties: the countries of origin of migrant workers, the countries of destination and – especially – migrant workers and their families.
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South Asia Children in labour and employment
25 February 2015
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Sixth Newsletter of ILO Pakistan
06 February 2015
This sixth bi-annual newsletter of ILO Pakistan.
2014
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The ILO South Asia Labour Migration Governance Project 2013 - 2016: A status update (as of October 2014)
24 November 2014
The booklet provides a brief overview of South Asia labour migration patterns and highlights key challenges for migration governance in the sub-region. It also provides an update on the status and key achievements of the ILO South Asia Labour Migration Governance Project (for the period of June 2013 - October 2014).
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Pakistan Decent Work Country Profile 2014 - Snapshot Summary
05 November 2014
This report is part of a joint collaboration between the Government of Pakistan and ILO – to develop a baseline of decent work indictors in Pakistan. The report was carried out in close collaboration with ILO Technical Specialists in Geneva and a team of national experts in Pakistan.
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Minimum wages in the global garment industry
31 October 2014
This research note provides a brief overview of minimum wages for the garment sector in the top 25 apparel exporters from the developing world.
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Enabling women's work
28 October 2014
Women’s work participation rates in South Asia, with the exception of Nepal, are low compared to other regions. Social norms continue to influence work-seeking behaviour, resulting in persistent concentration of women workers in certain occupations and as home-based workers.
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Pakistan Decent Work Country Profile
27 October 2014
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Pakistan DWCP Annual Report-2013
05 August 2014
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Fifth Newsletter of ILO Pakistan
22 July 2014
This fifth bi-annual newsletter offers a glimpse into the results and achievements of three important interventions that actively contributed to the realization of Pakistan's Decent Work Country Programme priorities.
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Pakistani textile sector in International arena - Brief report on roundtable
27 May 2014
ILO Islamabad and the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Islamabad jointly organised a round-table to discuss the potential opportunities and barriers for promoting trade between Pakistan and Netherlands in textile and garment sectors - particularly focusing the compliance with International Labour Standards. Netherlands' Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation, Ms Lilianne Ploumen also participated and talked at the event.
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Strengthening labour migration governance in Pakistan
24 April 2014
Information brief about strengthening labour migration governance in Pakistan.
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Harmonizing national labour laws with International Labour Standards
23 April 2014
Information brief about harmonizing national labour laws with International Labour Standards.
2013
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Asia Pacific Labour Market Update - December 2013
16 December 2013
Provides a snapshot of recent labour market trends for a number of countries in the Asia-Pacific region, based on official data available as of 13 December 2013, with special coverage on the impact of Typhoon Haiyan on livelihoods in the Philippines.
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Fourth Newsletter of ILO Pakistan
25 November 2013
Fourth bi-annual newsletter of the ILO Country Office for Pakistan has been published. It contains news and updates related to Strengthening Entrepreneurship Training in Pakistan, World Day against Child Labour 2013, Gender Unit, Department of Labour Punjab wins UN Public Service Award, Trade Union Education and Outreach, Media: the new development partner, new project launched and other stories.
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Joint Action Plan for Promoting Workplace Safety and Health in Sindh
04 October 2013
A collaborative Plan of Action of Labour Department - Government of Sindh, Employers Federation of Pakistan and Pakistan Workers Federation, in collaboration with ILO.
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Pakistan Labour Market Update - September 2013
01 October 2013
Pakistan Labour Market Update 2013 provides a snapshot of the latest economic and labour market situation in Pakistan based on information gathered from official national sources. The Update presents the overall employment context and highlights the distinct challenge for women in terms of participation and access to better quality jobs.