The Lab was an International Labour Organization (ILO) project that aimed to generate empirical knowledge and tools on the use of a market systems approach to address decent work issues.

MSA conducted research to identify: 1) The aspects of job quality – beyond the traditional areas of job creation and improved income – addressed through an MSD approach, what the impact was, and how this was achieved; and 2) identify key knowledge gaps and potential areas for further research/action.