Resources on Agriculture, plantations, and other rural sectors

  1. Advancing social justice and decent work in rural economies

    This policy brief looks at the transformative changes needed to advance towards more just, revitalized and dynamic rural economies.

  2. © Murdani Usman/CIFOR 2024
    Impact of COVID-19 on the forest sector

    The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting public health and causing unprecedented disruptions to economies and labour markets, including for workers and enterprises in the forest sector. It has exacerbated existing challenges, with many enterprises and workers suffering as a consequence. In response, governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and other forestry stakeholders around the world, are collaborating to mitigate the impact of the pandemic with a view to protecting businesses and livelihoods, including through social dialogue and the promotion of international labour standards.

  3. © M. Fossat / ILO 2024
    COVID-19 and the impact on agriculture and food security

    While working to feed the world, many agricultural workers are unable to lift themselves out of poverty and food insecurity. As the pandemic spreads, the continued functioning of food supply chains is crucial in preventing a food crisis and reducing the negative impact on the global economy. Coordinated policy responses are needed to support agribusiness and the livelihoods and working conditions of millions of agricultural workers in line with relevant international labour standards.