International Labour Conference 2026: What Does the New Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy Mean for Workers? Read More
May Day 2026: Worker Organizations Uphold Democracy Amidst Rising Conflict and Authoritarianism Read More
Building movements in the informal economy: Lessons for advancing labour rights in the circular economy Read More
A Study of Working Conditions inthe Zanzibar Seaweed Farming Industry This study aims to produce a, clear portrait of working conditions in the seaweed farming industry in Zanzibar from a worker perspective.... Read More
Die ILO-Konvention: Gute Arbeit für HausarbeiterinnenLuXemburg: Gesellschaftsanalyse und Linke Praxis The English title of this German language article is “The ILO Convention Decent Work for Domestic Workers. More than a promise?”... Read More
Gender Equality and Decent Work Selected ILO Conventions and Recommendations that promote Gender Equality as of 2012. Information about ordering hard copies is on the ILO... Read More
Home-Based Enterprises in Urban Space: Obligation for Strategic Planning?Berkeley Planning Journal One major manifestation of rapid urbanization and underdevelopment is the re-emergence of informal sector activities. This trend includes... Read More
Informal Sector and Informal Employment: Overview of Data for 11 Cities in 10 Developing Countries This paper presents tabulations on informal employment in urban areas of 10 developing countries: Abidjan, Antananarivo, Bamako, Cotonou,... Read More
Legal Empowerment of the Poor: The Re-emergence of a Lost Strand of Human Rights? Abstract: This paper considers the contribution of the UNDP’s Legal Empowerment of the Poor (LEP) framework to the rights and poverty... Read More
Linking Trade and Labour Standards: A Promising Synergy or Double-edged Sword? Acta Juridica Trade liberalisation is increasingly promoted and regulated through regional, bilateral or unilateral trade arrangements. In recent years... Read More
Making Agricultural Value Chain Programmes Work for Workers: A Practical Guide for Development Donors and Practitioners This guide, aimed at development donors and practitioners, seeks to improve the poverty, economic and gender impacts of agricultural value... Read More
