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Occupational safety and health in the future of forestry work

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

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.

Contribution of the forest sector to total employment in national economies - Estimating the number of people employed in the forest sector

This study employs a new method to fill the gaps of missing data points in order to provide sound total employment estimates in the forest sector on a global scale.

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The future of work in the rural economy: More decent work to revitalize rural economies

Portfolio of Policy Guidance Notes on the Promotion of Decent Work in the Rural Economy

Sustainable Tourism – A Catalyst for Inclusive Socio-economic Development and Poverty Reduction in Rural Areas

Portfolio of Policy Guidance Notes on the Promotion of Decent Work in the Rural Economy

Economic Diversification of the Rural Economy

SECTOR Working Paper No. 327

Promoting decent work in the rural economy: Lessons from Zimbabwe (2008–2018)

This paper, a desk review, presents a documentation of ILO interventions in Zimbabwe’s rural economy during the period 2008–18 that also extracts lessons learnt.

Decent Work on Plantations - Brochure

Sectoral Studies on Decent Work in Global Supply Chains

Comparative Analysis of Good Practices by Multinational Enterprises in Promoting Decent Work in Global Supply Chains

Safety and Health in Agriculture. Code of practice

This code of practice is intended to raise awareness of the hazards and risks associated with agriculture and promote their effective management and control; to help prevent occupational accidents and diseases and improve the working environment in practice; to encourage governments, employers, workers and other stakeholders to cooperate to prevent accidents and diseases; and to promote more positive attitudes and behaviour towards occupational safety and health in agriculture throughout the sector.

Decent Work for Food Security: An ILO Sectoral Programme

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Promotion of decent work for plantation and rural youth in Sri Lanka

The project contributes to poverty reduction by helping rural youth enter the labour market. By developing the capacity of local staff and institutions, it also improves labour market and employment services. In addition, it works closely with plantation companies to promote strategic corporate sustainability, factory improvements and a good work-life balance.

Evaluation Report: Action Programme on Decent Work in Agriculture

Decent work in agriculture