ILO Subregional Office for East Asia: Publications

September 2009
- Going back, moving on, a synthesis report of the trends and experiences of returned trafficking victims in Thailand and the Philippines - [pdf 6595 KB]
  30 September 2009 - The report explores some of the issues, obstacles and opportunities related to the return and integration of women migrants who have experienced exploitative situation abroad, including forced labour and human trafficking. It is based on a series of interviews with returned victims of trafficking in Thailand and the Philippines. (Working paper)
- Promoting occupational health services for workers in the informal economy through primary care units - [pdf 552 KB]
  15 September 2009 - This working paper reviews and analyses the substantial efforts of the primary care units(PCU)in different districts under the guidance of the Bureau for Occupational and Environmental Diseases of the Ministry of Public Health. The paper highlights the impact of their efforts and recommends the next important steps at both national policy and provincial levels. (Working paper)
August 2009
- Mandatory HIV testing for employment of migrant workers in eight countries of South-East Asia: From discrimination to social dialogue - [pdf 343 KB]
  05 August 2009 - In the spirit of protecting the basic human rights of women and men who seek work abroad, we present this study on mandatory HIV testing of migrant workers. Its purpose is to promote an informed dialogue amongst representatives from governments and workers’ and employers’ organizations throughout Southeast Asia on this important subject. ... (Book)
April 2009
- Bangkok
  Operational guideline on the prevention and suppression of trafficking for labour purposes, and assistance and protection for trafficked persons - [pdf 240 KB]
  22 April 2009 - (Article)
- Bangkok
  MOU on operational procedures for concerned agencies in prevention, suppression, and solution for human trafficking problem in 9 lower central provinces (Thailand)2008 - [pdf 414 KB]
  22 April 2009 - The MOU on operation procedures for concerned agencies in combating human trafficking in the lower part of central Thailand, consists of 9 provinces including Kanchanaburi, Nakorn Pathom, Prachup Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, Ratchaburi, Supanburi, Samutprakan, Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkram. (Article)
January 2009
- Protecting your employees and business from pandemic human influenza: action manual for small and medium-sized enterprises - [pdf 1034 KB]
  23 January 2009 - The outbreak of avian influenza and the ongoing incidences of infected cases have prompted worldwide concern. This training manual is developed to promote safe practices in small and medium-sized enterprises. The manual is user-friendly and practical, providing an Action Checklist on various prevention measures including explanations and descriptions. ... (Book)
- Protecting your health and business from avian influenza: action manual for farmers and poultry workers - [pdf 1139 KB]
  23 January 2009 - The outbreak of avian influenza and the ongoing incidences of infected cases have prompted worldwide concern. This training manual is developed to promote safe practices. The manual is user-friendly and practical, providing an Action Checklist on various prevention measures including explanations and descriptions. ... (Book)
- The Work of the ILO in Cambodia - [pdf 1254 KB]
  13 January 2009 - Cambodia joined the ILO in 1969, the same year that the Organization was honoured with the Nobel Peace Prize. Sadly the country was embroiled in war in Southeast Asia at this time, and would soon experience the genocidal destruction of the Khmer Rouge regime. ... (Book)
- The first occupational safety and health master plan 2009 - 2013 - [pdf 155 KB]
  13 January 2009 - To promote the safety and health of Cambodian workers, the ministry through its supporting department of occupational safety and health has developed the first OSH master plan 2009-2013 with the technical support of the ILO. The plan is developed with the tripartite consultation. ... (Book)
December 2008
- Work, income and gender equality in East Asia: action guide - [pdf 660 KB]
  31 December 2008 - The guide gives a comparative overview of labour market and income differences between men and women. (Book)
November 2008
- Village banking in Lao PDR, ledger guide - [pdf 160 KB]
  18 November 2008 - This guide elaborates on how to fill in and use the ledger. The ledger is used to show expenditure and income by the type of item (e.g. membership fees, loans, or interest). (Book)
- Women’s entrepreneurship development in Vietnam - [pdf 318 KB]
  18 November 2008 - This study looks at the development patterns of women- and men-owned businesses in Vietnam. It focuses on the needs amongst women- and men-owned businesses for business development services and on the role of business associations. It also identifies recommendations to improve access to effective business development services for women entrepreneurs and to strengthen their representation. (Book)
- Village banking in Lao PDR, handbook for village bank management committees and support organizations - [pdf 1542 KB]
  18 November 2008 - The handbook consists of three parts. Part I explains what village banking is about, how village banks work and what principles help to ensure their success. Part II on the operation of village banks covers savings and loan policies, management, rules and regulations, gender equality as well as accounting. Part III focuses on the role of support organizations. (Book)
October 2008
- Business group formation - [pdf 1318 KB]
  13 October 2008 - The Business Group Formation (BGF) manual was developed with a view to help promote business group formation as a way to empower women and men in low-income communities by giving them more voice and improving their businesses in order to enhance their livelihoods. (Book)
July 2008
- 10 steps for a safer & health workplace - [pdf 646 KB]
  01 July 2008 - Contains 10 steps for a safer & health workplace. (Brochure)
May 2008
- Bangkok
  GET Ahead for women in enterprise training package and resource kit - [pdf 3485 KB]
  01 May 2008 - Targets women in poverty who want to start or are already engaged in small-scale business. (Book)
January 2008
- Bangkok
  Financial education trainers manual - [pdf 3473 KB]
  01 January 2008 - This illustrated, in-depth guide is designed to educate vulnerable groups, especially women, in financial literacy. The purpose of the training is to make women and men more informed and empowered decision-makers, able to set financial targets and reach them, whether in the household or in a small-scale business. ... (Book)
January 2007
- Bangkok
  Managing small business associatons: trainers' manual - [pdf 2315 KB]
  01 January 2007 - This training package contains a bilingual Reader handbook for association managers and a bilingual Trainer’s Manual that are easy to use for developing or improving a business association. ... (Book)
- Bangkok
  Managing small business associatons: readers' manual - [pdf 2172 KB]
  01 January 2007 - This training package contains a bilingual Reader handbook for association managers and a bilingual Trainer’s Manual that are easy to use for developing or improving a business association. ... (Book)
- Bangkok
  Thailand labour market indicators 1990-2004 - [pdf 1143 KB]
  01 January 2007 - Labour market indicators for Thailand. It offers estimates of the Thai Labour force 1990-2004. (Book)

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