Organisation
International Labour Organization
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Acronym:
ILO
Report
Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate
This report presents critical evidence related to the impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health, to bring attention to the global health threat workers are currently facing. The report authors argue that targeted policies, laws and regulations are needed, alongside effective workplace preventive measures, to protect workers from the serious impacts of climate...
Working paper
New technologies, e-government and informality
This working paper studies the complex relationship between technology adoption and informality, leveraging recent cross-country data to analyse the effects of mobile phone subscriptions, internet access, automation and e-government on informal employment, vulnerable employment, and the shadow economy's GDP share.
Working paper
Youth employment policies: patterns and trends in two unique data sets
Youth employment challenges are always a critical concern for policy-makers. In this working paper, the authors look at the process for elaborating the youth employment policies found in two unique data sets. The analysis reveals some interesting patterns, and identifies some policy gaps or areas that could be considered in the next generation of youth...
Report
Preventing and addressing violence and harassment in the world of work through occupational safety and health measures
This report highlights the pervasive issue of violence and harassment in workplaces worldwide, affecting more than one in five employed individuals.
Book
Human-centred economics: the living standards of nations
This publication advocates for structural reform in macroeconomics, emphasising the need to address inequality and disruptions from artificial intelligence, climate change and other challenges.