The containment measures that are widespread across the globe have an impact, direct or indirect, on more than 80% of the world's active population, according to the International Labor Organization. And unemployment could rise rapidly by the end of the year, and even exceed the levels reached during the last financial crisis.

Particularly threatened, employees whose activity is stopped due to confinement, such as those in hotels and restaurants, events or even air transport. But we must not forget the two billion people around the world who work in the informal sector, especially in developing countries. For them, the main risk is a sharp increase in poverty, analyzes Stefan Kühn, economist at the ILO.

Globally, the final impact of this crisis on employment will depend mainly on the measures adopted by the various countries to support households and businesses, according to Stefan Kühn, who recalls the recommendations of the ILO. These recommendations are based on 4 pillars: support for businesses, employment and income, but also the recovery of the economy, the protection of workers, and finally the use of social dialogue.

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