What's Happening?
The International Labour Office (ILO) is seeking an external collaborator to update the GTAP-ILO employment dataset. This project involves harmonizing labor statistics from ILOSTAT with the 65 GTAP sectors across all countries and regions covered by the GTAP 12
database. The update will include disaggregation by skills, sex, age, and employment formality, using both headcount and full-time equivalent measures. The consultant will develop methodologies for handling missing data and validate estimates against secondary data sources. Additionally, the project includes optimizing existing R scripts for data processing and creating a data visualization tool to support quality assurance.
Why It's Important?
Updating the GTAP-ILO employment dataset is crucial for providing accurate and comprehensive labor market data, which is essential for policymakers, researchers, and international organizations. The enhanced dataset will facilitate better analysis of global employment trends, inform policy decisions, and support efforts to address labor market challenges. By improving data accuracy and transparency, the project aims to strengthen the ILO's capacity to monitor and respond to employment issues worldwide, ultimately contributing to more effective labor policies and economic development strategies.
What's Next?
Interested individuals are invited to express their interest and submit proposals by the specified deadline. The selected consultant will work closely with the ILO to implement the project, ensuring that the updated dataset and associated tools are fully reproducible and maintainable. The project is expected to enhance the ILO's data processing capabilities and provide valuable insights into global employment patterns, supporting ongoing efforts to promote decent work and economic growth.
