Explains the purpose and value of social dialogue, and its forms and actors. Gives best-practice experiences from selected countries, followed by policy issues and checklists for strengthening social dialogue. Appends excerpts from ILO Conventions Nos. 87, 98, 135, 151 and 154.

Provides a critical analysis of the process of developing a national qualifications framework (NQF), highlighting the problems that may arise in implementation. Describes the main features of an NQF, identifies different national models and outlines successful approaches.

Analyses the characteristics of qualifications and evaluates their impact on the functioning of the labour market.

Focuses on the risks and dangers in small-scale and artisanal fisheries, based on the experiences of selected developed and developing countries. Reviews working conditions, typical accidents associated with the marine environment, navigation and fishing operations, problems associated with boat...

Explores the development of joint voluntary initiatives and codes of conduct adopted in support of fundamental environmental and labour standards and shows how they provide new frameworks for the support of social dialogue. Provides case studies of several such initiatives and examines their...

Explores the development of joint voluntary initiatives and codes of conduct adopted in support of fundamental environmental and labour standards and shows how they provide new frameworks for the support of social dialogue. Provides case studies of several such initiatives and examines their...

In the light of these concerns, the ILO, with support from technical cooperation funds secured under the ILO-Korean Government Partnership Programme launched a cross-country project entitled “Comparative analysis of employment policy implementation mechanisms across countries” in the fist...

Explores ways to measure the trule value of domestic work. Presents measures that could be applied to estimate the extent to which domestic workers are underpaid. Includes definitions of "domestic work" and "care work". Compares data from South Africa and Uruguay.