Employment and social protection in the new demographic context [electronic resource] : fourth item on the agenda.

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

International Labour Conference, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

International Labour Office.

Conference Name:

International Labour Conference (102nd : 2013)

Series:

Report (International Labour Conference) ; 102 session, 4.

Report IV

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Population aging--Congresses.

Population aging.

Older people--Employment--Congresses.

Older people.

Physical Description:

iv, 129 p. : ill.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Geneva : International Labour Office, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This report analyses these implications and the policy directions that are being developed and debated, especially in industrialized countries which are at a more advanced stage of this demographic transition. It also discusses the challenges of demographic transitions in developing countries.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Labour market dynamics in the new demographic context: Setting the scene

1.1. Global and regional demographic trends

Global trends

Regional trends

1.2. Global labour force dynamics

Labour force trends

Labour force participation

Unemployment

Education, skills and labour force trends

Income security and older people's labour force participation

Migration dynamics

Urbanization and ageing population in the rural areas

Economic crises

Chapter 2: The economic and social implications of the new demographic context

2.1. Impact on economic development

Demographic dividends: The window of opportunity?

Life cycle deficit countries

2.2. Poverty and informality

2.3. Labour and skills shortages

2.4. Education and training

2.5. Labour productivity and earnings

2.6. Retirement patterns

2.7. Social protection coverage

The crisis and social security

Gender bias in access to social security

Ageing and disability benefits

Ageing and access to social health protection and long-term care

2.8. The sustainability of social security systems

Chapter 3: Policy responses

3.1. An integrated life cycle and inter-generational perspective

The virtuous circle of employment, social security and economic development

Promoting full and productive employment throughout the life cycle

Promoting family-friendly work practices

Ensuring adequate and sustainable social security for all

Making use of international labour standards and social dialogue

3.2. Policies for older workers

Promoting non-discriminatory practices of diversity and age management

Active labour market policies

Adapting working time, working life and work organization

Ensuring a safe and healthy working environment.

Providing health care and long-term care for the elderly

Comprehensive approaches

Chapter 4: The way forward: An integrated decent work framework for the demographic challenge

4.1. Core challenges and policy options

4.2. Elements of an integrated framework for maintaining high levels of employment and social protection throughout the crisis and beyond

Pro-employment demand-side policies

Creating decent jobs and extending social protection in countries with high fertility and rapidly growing populations

Managing labour and skill shortages and ensuring the financial sustainability of social security systems in ageing countries

Policies for older workers

4.3. Possible ILO follow-up action within an integrated decent work framework

Chapter 5: Suggested points for discussion

Appendix: ILO instruments concerning demographic change

1. Conventions

2. Recommendations.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

ISBN:

92-2-126862-4

OCLC:

854520698