This report presents the main findings on the measurement of main activity drawn from the ILO LFS pilot studies. The report is part of the ILO statistical methodology series that describe in detail the main findings of the project.
Database descriptions, statistical standards (resolutions and guidelines), and guides and manuals – all the metadata to better understand the labour statistics presented on ILOSTAT.
Concepts and definitions Read More »
This report presents the main findings on the measurement of unemployment and the potential labour force drawn from the ILO LFS pilot studies. The report is part of the ILO statistical methodology series that describe in detail the main findings of the project.
The focus of this report is to provide a more detailed description of the field testing stage of the process including the design, implementation and lessons learned. The report is part of the ILO statistical methodology series that describe in detail the main findings of the ILO LFS pilot studies.
ILO LFS pilot studies experimental field tests: Methodology, process and outcomes Read More »
This report describes the cognitive testing methodology used as first stage of evaluation in the ILO LFS pilot studies. The main focus is on country practices in implementing the cognitive tests to assess the model questionnaires. The report is part of the ILO statistical methodology series that describe in detail the main findings of the project.
ILO LFS pilot studies cognitive interviewing tests: Methodology, process and outcomes Read More »
This report describes the main features of Resolution I of the 19th ICLS and the process by which it was developed. It goes on to describe the objectives chosen for the ILO LFS pilot studies arising from the changes introduced through the new standards and the overall testing approach and methodology adopted in the pilot studies. The report is part of the ILO statistical methodology series that describe in detail the main findings of the project.
This guide walks readers through the basics of labour statistics, from their conception to their final use. It includes key information on sources, standards, concepts, definitions, scope and interpretation of labour statistics, making it a valuable tool for anyone wanting to learn the essentials of labour statistics.
Quick guide on sources and uses of labour statistics Read More »
This publication is an introduction to labour market indicator analysis and a guide for analysing household survey data using the ADePT ILO Labour Market Indicators Module. The ADePT module is a powerful tool for producing and analysing KILM indicators using household survey data. The software allows researchers and practitioners to automate data production, to minimize data production errors and to quickly produce a wide range of labour market data from labour force surveys or other household surveys that contain labour market information.
Key Labor Market Indicators: Analysis with Household Survey Data Read More »
This publication provides a methodology for the use of common terms and definitions and common procedures for the collection and compilation of labour inspection data. It also incorporates several additional recommendations that further the objective of harmonizing labour inspection statistics.
Guide on the Harmonization of Labour Inspection Statistics Read More »
The Handbook (2010) provides guidance on the measurement of economic characteristics in population censuses, based on relevant experiences of countries, with a particular focus on the questions used and the requirements for processing of responses. The Handbook is intended to provide census planners with a variety of approaches to assess the questions and methods of collecting economic characteristics used in their national census, as they evaluate the performance in the past decade and plan for the 2010 round of censuses (2005-2014).
Measuring the Economically Active in Population Censuses: A Handbook Read More »
