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Policy briefs and trade union analysis
ITUC-Africa policy briefs provide short, structured and action-oriented analysis on public policies, trade, debt, rights, inclusion, decent work and social justice.
Analysis and advocacy
Turning analysis into proposals
A policy brief helps understand an issue, identify its effects on workers and propose concrete trade union responses.
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Overview
Short documents guiding trade union action
Policy briefs summarise analysis on social, economic and political issues affecting African workers.
They connect research, workers’ education and advocacy by formulating recommendations usable in public debates, negotiations and campaigns.
Themes
Main areas of analysis
Policy briefs cover issues followed by ITUC-Africa and its research structures, including ALREI.
Human and trade union rights
Integrate fundamental rights, trade union freedoms and social justice into public policies.
Women and youth
Examine barriers to the inclusion of women and youth, especially in the informal economy and cross-border trade.
Debt and economic justice
Assess the effects of debt on jobs, wages, public services, health, education and social protection.
Decent work and inclusive growth
Connect fair trade, employment, labour rights, inclusive growth and worker-centred development.
Social protection
Defend social policies that protect workers, reduce inequalities and strengthen resilience.
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Method
How a policy brief supports advocacy
A policy brief turns analysis into a clear, useful and mobilisable message for trade union organisations.
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Identify the problem
Define the political, economic or social issue and show its consequences for workers.
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Produce analysis
Present facts, trends, risks and opportunities from a trade union perspective.
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Formulate recommendations
Propose concrete, applicable responses centred on workers’ rights and needs.
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Support advocacy
Use the document to feed social dialogue, campaigns, statements and public positions.
Related formats
Other sections linked to policy briefs
Policy briefs connect with ALREI, statements and terms of reference when analysis feeds public action.
ALREI
Trade union research and education institute linked to analysis, training and public policy documents.
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Public positions relaying analysis and recommendations on issues followed by the organisation.
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Preparatory documents for studies, consultations, research or policy brief production.
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