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...