About ILO
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that social justice is essential to universal and lasting peace.Only tripartite U.N. agency, the ILO brings together governments, employers and workers representatives of 187 member States, to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men.
Activities by ILO
SAS Migration to Python and Oracle PL/SQL
Global Not ApplicableArtificial intelligence is being leveraged to support and accelerate the migration of the ILOSTAT system's core development language from SAS to Python and Oracle PL/SQL. The goal is to address high licensing costs and evolving technological needs.
Activity Type Infrastructure/Systems DevelopmentDigital Work in Eastern Europe: Overview of Trends, Outcomes, and Policy Responses
Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States Eastern EuropeThis paper presents the emergence and growth of digital labour markets in Eastern Europe over the period 1999-2019. It profiles digital workers, their working conditions, and discusses how these are shaped by the business models of digital labour platforms.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceOnline digital labour platforms in China: Working conditions, policy issues and prospects
Asia and the Pacific ChinaThis paper summarizes the results of an ILO survey on workers’ characteristics and working conditions on three major digital labour platforms in China. It provides first-hand information on worker demographics and experiences, and suggests avenues for implementing policies to improve working conditions.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceIssues paper for the Technical meeting on the future of decent and sustainable work in urban transport services
GlobalAn issues paper prepared for a technical meeting on the future of work in urban transport. The document includes a section on technological innovation and AI, and highlights how these trends impact employment, labour and social protection, and the sector’s regulatory environment.
Activity Type Research/Reports/Assessments