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.

2023

  1. Supply chains

    Study on decent work in the textile and clothing industry in Madagascar

    23 May 2023

    In-depth qualitative and quantitative research on the challenges and opportunities for decent work along the textile and clothing supply chain in Madagascar.

  2. Publication

    Decent Work in the Circular Economy: An Overview of the Existing Evidence Base

    09 May 2023

    Decent Work in the Circular Economy: An Overview of the Existing Evidence Base is a joint report by the International Labour Organization, Circle Economy, and the Solutions for Youth Employment (S4YE) Programme of the World Bank.

  3. Publication

    Teaching and the teaching profession in a digital world - Kenya

    05 May 2023

    The study examines experiences, challenges and good practices in relation to digitalization in teaching and education in Kenya and identifies actionable measures to address the challenges and ensure equitable access to quality digital education services.

  4. Publication

    Teaching and the teaching profession in a digital world - Rwanda

    05 May 2023

    The study examines experiences, challenges and good practices in relation to digitalization in teaching and education in Rwanda and identifies actionable measures to address the challenges and ensure equitable access to quality digital education services.

  5. Publication

    Teaching and the teaching profession in a digital world - Zambia

    05 May 2023

    The study examines experiences, challenges and good practices in relation to digitalization in teaching and education in Zambia and identifies actionable measures to address the challenges and ensure equitable access to quality digital education services.

  6. Publication

    Caring for those who care – Guide for the development and implementation of occupational health and safety programmes for health workers: Executive summary

    20 April 2023

  7. Publication

    Challenges and opportunities to advance decent work in five countries and supply chains: A synthesis report

    13 April 2023

    This report summarizes the findings from rapid assessments and deep-dive research into decent work challenges and opportunities in five sectors and countries: coffee in Colombia, electronics in Viet Nam, fisheries in Namibia, rubber gloves in Malaysia and textiles and clothing in Madagascar.

  8. Publication

    Framework for Sri Lanka’s health workers’ mobility adopting fair and ethical recruitment practices

    03 April 2023

  9. Publication

    Towards a Green, Sustainable and Inclusive Recovery for the Civil Aviation Sector

    22 March 2023

    Report for the Technical Meeting on a Green, Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Recovery for the Civil Aviation Sector (Geneva, 24-28 April 2023)

  10. Sustainable supply chains to build forward better

    Viet Nam’s electronics supply chain: Decent work challenges and opportunities

    20 February 2023

    The report assesses the electronics industry in Viet Nam, the largest export sector and one of the largest employers in Viet Nam, with the aim of understanding opportunities and challenges for advancing decent work during the post-COVID-19 recovery period.