Examines how the outlook for economic growth in 2009 has changed, both at the global and regional levels. On the basis of the newly released data, provides an update of ILO global scenarios for unemployment and vulnerable employment.

Provides an overview of the global economic and labour market impacts of the crisis as reflected in economic growth and labour market indicators up to and including 2009, with special attention on more vulnerable groups such as women and youth. The global overview sets the context in which...

Analyses the actual and potential impact of the global crisis on international migrant workers through a focus on four issue areas. These are the employment and migration opportunities available to migrant workers, including changes in the demand for migrant labour and possible return to...

Analyses the practice of social dialogue in Indonesia, identifies areas where it could be improved and proposes directions of possible reform.

Discusses the position of labour law in the EU candidate countries vis-a-vis EC Law and ILO Standards. Undertakes a comparison between approaches to labour regulations in candidate countries and in EU member states.