ILOSTAT Microdata Processing Quick Guide: Principles and methods underlying the ILO’s processing of anonymized household survey microdata
This Quick Guide (last updated in September 2024) presents the anonymized microdata processing undertaken by the Data Production and Analysis Unit in the ILO Department of Statistics. It describes why and how the unit carries out this activity, as well as the potential expansion of this work. It also mentions considerations and limitations to take into account by data users.
Measurement in motion – Tracking new trends and setting new standards in the world of work
This infographic shows the dynamic nature of the standard-setting process in labour statistics and summarizes the key features of the major resolutions adopted by the 19th and 20th International Conferences of Labour Statisticians (ICLS).
Setting new standards – The process of international standard setting for labour statistics
This infographic summarizes the process of international standard setting for labour statistics and how the International Conference of Labour
Statisticians (ICLS) works.
Implementing the 19th ICLS resolution – How?
This infographic provides pointers on how to implement the Resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization adopted by the 19th International Conference of Labour Statisticians in 2013, including references to key supporting tools and materials available.
Implementing the 19th ICLS resolution – Why?
This infographic summarizes the main reasons why countries should implement the Resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization adopted by the 19th International Conference of Labour Statisticians in 2013.
Note on the implementation of statistical standards from the 19th, 20th and 21st ICLS through household surveys
This note provides an overview of the requirements to apply the latest statistical standards through household surveys.
Making labour statistics work for women: recent developments and the way ahead
In this blog, we highlight key developments which have greatly enhanced the visibility of women’s work within labour statistics, and the relevance of labour statistics to women’s work, making for a much more complete view of the world of work.
ILOSTAT StaRS
Statistical Methodology Series 11 – Identification of informality through labour force surveys
Statistical Methodology Series 10 – Identification of ICSE-18 through labour force surveys
This report illustrates Key findings and implications for questionnaire design obtained from the pilot studies carried out by the ILO in Uganda and Peru in relation to the identification of status in employment based on the International Classification of Status in Employment (ICSE-18). Working relationships are inextricably linked to – and have direct implications for – the identification and measurement of informality. Thus, ensuring both are measured well is key to improving our understanding of informality.