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.
Implementing the 19th ICLS resolution – Why? Read More »
This note provides an overview of the requirements to apply the latest statistical standards through household surveys.
The ILO is launching a new work programme, at the request of its constituents, aimed at developing international statistical standards, definitions, and measurement frameworks for care work. This comes at a pivotal moment, at a time when there is unprecedented global, regional and national interest in care work and care economy.
New statistical standards will improve the measurement of the informal economy, providing more useful and complete data to address informality through targeted policies.
New standards, increased visibility: improving measurement of the informal economy Read More »
This viewer allows users to take a close look at questions in the ILO model LFS questionnaires for PAPI.
LFS questionnaire viewer Read More »
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.
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.
New ILO database updates work-related indicators to meet latest standards Read More »
Concise description of concepts and definitions, uses, sources and limitations for (paid and unpaid) work statistics based on the 19th ICLS standards.
Work Statistics – 19th ICLS (WORK database) Read More »
This Data2X-ILO joint report builds on previous ILO reports on how new measurement approaches can help close gender data gaps in the world of work by further illustrating the differences between how women and men work and how improved measurement can support women’s economic empowerment.
Making Women’s Work Visible: The 19th ICLS Standards, Purpose and Progress Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare not only inequalities in the world of work, including between women and men, but it has also further emphasised the gender data gaps that hamper our understanding of the depth, nature and evolution of those inequalities.
Lessons from the pandemic: building better gender data for the future Read More »
