Resolution concerning statistics of employment in the informal sector, adopted by the Fifteenth International Conference of Labour Statisticians (January 1993)

Sep 11, 2026

This document presents a resolution adopted by the Fifteenth International Conference of Labour Statisticians in January 1993, concerning the statistics of employment in the informal sector. It recognizes the significant role of the informal sector in employment generation and economic and social development, and the need for accurate statistical information to guide policy formulation and implementation. The resolution outlines objectives for countries to develop comprehensive statistical systems for employment in the informal sector, including its economic contribution, characteristics, and the conditions of workers within it. It emphasizes the importance of integrating informal sector statistics into national accounts and developing appropriate data collection methods and programs to enhance international comparability. The document also addresses the practical challenges and specific considerations for collecting data on the informal sector, including the definition of units, scope of surveys, and the identification of self-employed workers and their enterprises, aiming to provide a robust framework for understanding and addressing issues related to the informal economy.

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Resolution concerning statistics of employment in the informal sector, adopted by the Fifteenth International Conference of Labour Statisticians (January 1993)

The Fifteenth International Conference of Labour Statisticians.

OBJECTIVES

1. Countries where the informal sector plays a significant role in employment and income generation and economic and social development should aim, where practicable, at developing a comprehensive system of statistics on employment in the informal sector to provide an adequate statistical basis...

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What is the purpose of the resolution adopted by the Fifteenth International Conference of Labour Statisticians?

The resolution aims to provide an adequate statistical basis for understanding employment in the informal sector, recognizing its significant role in employment generation and economic and social development.

What are the key objectives for countries regarding informal sector statistics?

Countries should aim to develop a comprehensive statistical system for the informal sector, including its contribution to employment, income generation, and economic and social development, and integrate this data into national accounts and policy formulation.

What is emphasized regarding the improvement of informal sector statistics?

The resolution emphasizes the need for improving the statistical systems of countries concerning the informal sector, particularly in terms of concepts and techniques, which will further contribute to the light of additional experience and provide a basis for developing suitable definitions and classifications.

Sep 11, 2026

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