2026 Labour Statistics & Analysis Academy
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2026 Labour Statistics & Analysis Academy
9 Novembro–4 Dezembro 2026
O curso está disponível em English
Key Features
FUTURE READY
Get ready for the 22nd ICLS by mastering the latest international standards and methodologies.
BLENDED TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Combine online interactive learning with a dynamic face-to-face experience at the ITCILO campus
ACTION-ORIENTED LEARNING
Learn by doing through case studies, group activities and simulations.
Apresentação do curso
Strong labour market statistical systems are essential for designing and evaluating evidence-based policies that advance full and productive employment and decent work for all. In a rapidly evolving global context, the demand for timely, reliable and relevant labour statistics continues to grow. Building on the latest international standards adopted by the 19th, 20th and 21st International Conferences of Labour Statisticians (ICLS), which have strengthened the measurement of key areas such as the informal economy, care work, earnings and labour migration, the 2026 Labour Market Statistics & Analysis Academy provides a timely platform for both data producers and users to deepen their knowledge of modern statistical methods. As part of the ongoing global efforts on the road to the 22nd ICLS which is expected to address an ambitious agenda covering emerging and complex world-of-work topics, the Academy offers a valuable opportunity to engage with the evolving statistical landscape. By promoting the effective implementation and use of international statistical standards, the Academy equips participants to better analyse labour market trends and contribute to more targeted, forward-looking and impactful policymaking.
Perfil dos participantes
The Academy is designed for a diverse audience of professionals involved in the production, analysis, and use of labour market data. This includes:
- Labour statisticians from national statistical offices
- Ministries of labour and related institutions (such as labour observatories), as well as other Government bodies responsible for SDG monitoring, and employers' and workers' organizations.
- Employment and development policy analysts from national statistical offices, research and academic institutions, international organizations, and donor agencies
- Officials responsible for overseeing the production, management, and dissemination of labour market statistics, particularly in the context of national reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals.
What will I learn?
The Academy is designed to strengthen participants’ capacity to produce, analyse, and use labour statistics and decent work indicators in line with the latest international standards. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of key ICLS frameworks, including the measurement of all forms of work, labour underutilization, status in employment, and the informal economy, while also exploring emerging topics and methodological developments on the road to the 22nd ICLS. The programme will highlight recent global statistical advances following the 21st ICLS, promote the practical application of standards such as the 19th and 20th ICLS resolutions, and deepen knowledge of monitoring decent work within the SDG Global Indicator Framework. Through practical guidance and good practices, it will enhance skills in data production, processing, analysis, and dissemination, address current challenges facing statistical systems, and emphasize innovation, including the use of big data and AI. The Academy also underscores the importance of modern, resilient data systems and the integration of gender perspectives in labour statistics.
How?
The Academy adopts a learner-centred and highly participatory approach, facilitated by experts from the ILO, ITCILO, and the wider learning community. It promotes collaborative knowledge-building through a variety of interactive methods, including group work, experience sharing, and presentations of national practices, supported by technology-enhanced activities on the ITCILO eCampus platform. The programme is structured into two complementary components: a two-week online phase focused on conceptual lectures and masterclasses, followed by a seven-day face-to-face phase emphasizing hands-on learning and a comprehensive group project that combines both user and producers of labour statistics. During the in-person phase, participants will follow one of two tailored Learning Paths (Data Producers or Data Users) ensuring a coherent yet differentiated learning experience aligned with their professional roles.
Online Through ITCILO eCampus Platform (9 – 20 November)
Conceptual lectures and master classes
Conceptual lectures and masterclasses provide the theoretical backbone of the Academy, offering participants a clear and structured understanding of the latest international statistical standards and methodologies in labour statistics. Through expert-led sessions, you will:
- Build a strong theoretical foundation in labour statistics
- Learn the latest international standards and methodologies
- Explore key concepts and developments following the 21st ICLS
- Gain insights into emerging topics on the road to the 22nd ICLS
Face-to-face at ITCILO Campus in Turin, Italy (26 November – 4 December)
The face-to-face phase in Turin, held from 26 November to 4 December 2026 focuses on:
- Practical, hands-on learning and peer exchange on global labour statistics issues
- Interactive workshops, applied exercises, and panel discussions exploring the world of work and its links to labour statistics and data analysis
- Group projects to apply concepts to real-world labour statistics and data challenges
- Specialized learning track (Data Producers or Data Users), tailored to participants’ expertise and interests in data production and analysis
- Opportunities for networking, collaboration, and sharing country experiences in an international environment
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