19th ICLS Archives

ILO Labour Force Survey toolkit

Rosina Gammarano • October 25, 2024 • 19th ICLS, ICLS, LFS • ILO page

Labour force surveys (LFS) are the main source for many key indicators of the labour market and the world of work. To support countries in conducting their national LFS in line with international standards, the ILO Department of Statistics developed an LFS toolkit which features a model survey questionnaire, a national adaptation guide, a variable derivation guide, a syntax sample, and many more resources. Discover the ILO LFS toolkit with this video, and check its contents in its page: https://ilostat.ilo.org/resources/lfs.

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How the latest statistical standards improve knowledge about rural women’s work

Rosina Gammarano • October 14, 2024 • 19th ICLS, ICLS, Labour underutilization, Rural economy, Women, Youth • Methods

Latest statistical standards improve our knowledge of the challenges and decent work deficits that women in rural areas face. Such knowledge is key to formulating effective policies that foster the women’s potential for growth and development.

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Measurement in motion – Tracking new trends and setting new standards in the world of work

Rosina Gammarano • September 25, 2024 • 19th ICLS, ICLS, LFS • Resource

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).

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Setting new standards – The process of international standard setting for labour statistics

Rosina Gammarano • September 25, 2024 • 19th ICLS, ICLS, LFS • Resource

This infographic summarizes the process of international standard setting for labour statistics and how the International Conference of Labour
Statisticians (ICLS) works.

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Implementing the 19th ICLS resolution – How?

Rosina Gammarano • September 25, 2024 • 19th ICLS, LFS • Resource

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.

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Implementing the 19th ICLS resolution – Why?

Rosina Gammarano • September 25, 2024 • 19th ICLS, LFS • Resource

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.

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Note on the implementation of statistical standards from the 19th, 20th and 21st ICLS through household surveys

Virginie Woest • July 18, 2024 • 19th ICLS, Employment, ICLS, Informal economy, LFS, Status at work • Manual or guide

This note provides an overview of the requirements to apply the latest statistical standards through household surveys.

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Quick guide to understanding the impact of the new statistical standards on ILOSTAT databases

Admin • September 5, 2022 • 19th ICLS, Employment, Labour force, LFS, Methods • Manual or guide, Methods

This quick guide explains the differences between the 13th and 19th ICLS standards, the impact of the revisions on headline indicators, and how the ILO handles this on ILOSTAT.

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New ILO database updates work-related indicators to meet latest standards

Marie-Claire Sodergren • September 5, 2022 • 19th ICLS, Database, LFS, Methods, Unpaid work • Methods

The framework on work statistics has been widely publicized over the years, particularly to data producers and policymakers, as it was designed to improve labour market and gender analysis. But little has been said to data users interested in international comparisons. Until now. Here is the ILOSTAT solution to handling the impacts of revised definitions occurring on different schedules across the globe.

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Work Statistics – 19th ICLS (WORK database)

Admin • April 11, 2022 • 19th ICLS, Employment, Labour force, Labour underutilization, Unemployment, Unpaid work, Volunteer work • ILOSTAT database description

Concise description of concepts and definitions, uses, sources and limitations for (paid and unpaid) work statistics based on the 19th ICLS standards.

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