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Fields of work The 88th Session of the International Labour Conference (June 2000) adopted several conclusions on human resources development. It underscored two points relevant for the informal economy: that education and training are major instruments to improve socio-economic conditions and prevent social exclusion; and that training in the informal sector should aim at improving not only enterprise performance but also workers' employability and transform survival activities into decent work. The development of skills and knowledge is a major instrument for promoting decent work in the informal economy. Better, less work-intensive and safer technologies can raise productivity and incomes, reduce work drudgery and occupational risks to health and safety, and improve products. New skills and knowledge can open doors to more economically and socially rewarding jobs. Basic life skills, such as numeracy and literacy, problem-solving and management, communication and negotiation skills, improve one's confidence and capacity to explore and try new income-earning opportunities.
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