The 21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians &nbsp;(ICLS) held at ILO headquarters in Geneva from 11-20 October 2023 will celebrate the centenary of the Conference, that was first held in October 1923.

Worker, employer and government delegates from the ILO’s Member States will tackle a wide range of issues that have a long-term impact on the world of work, including concepts, statistical definitions and methods for measuring key indicators for the advancement of social justice.

More information (full agenda, background documents) on the conference official website

The opening session 21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians (ICLS) will have opening remarks by Celeste Drake, the Deputy Director-General of the ILO and Rafael Diez de Medina, Director of the Department of Statistics and Chief Statistician of the ILO. The election of the Chair will also take place.&nbsp;

Geneva

Opening session of the International Conference of Labour Statisticians

21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians

A panel discussion on the topic "Digital Platform employment: Navigating the Challenges of Measuring Digital Platform Employment" will explore the complexities and opportunities associated with measuring digital platform employment. Drawing from the perspectives of workers’ and employers’ representatives and diverse regional experiences, the panellists will deliberate on the achievements made in this field while pinpointing areas that demand additional attention to establish more solid recommendations for how countries can collect and produce relevant and more harmonized data describing digital platform employment.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Special session on measuring digital platform employment

A panel discussion on "Reflecting on how to enhance the measurement of Social Justice in the world of work" will address how the statistical frameworks can support an in-depth monitoring of social justice in the world.&nbsp;

Special session on measuring social justice

During the closing session, the reporting from the Committee and the adoption of resolutions will be held, followed by the closing remarks by the Director-General of the ILO, Gilbert F. Houngbo

Closing session of the International Conference of Labour Statisticians

Davos

Switzerland

ILO Headquarters

Room IV

Palais des Nations

Room XX

Graduate Institute

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