Estimates the relationship between education and disability adjusted life years (DALY) using World Bank data. Presents tables and charts that illustrate the dangers that children face at work on a daily basis in a variety of occupations and sectors in both developed and developing countries....

Looks at three different patterns that limit competitiveness: a) questionable working conditions in export processing zones or within global value chains that are driven by a foreign or multinational enterprise; b) exclusion of self-employed from the internal governance process of the chain; c)...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on an integrated approach to the choice of technology, combining traditional and advanced technologys to improve labour productivity in developing countries - finds application for solar energy and biomassin rural areas esp. For agriculture, and for...

Focuses on the risks and dangers in small-scale and artisanal fisheries, based on the experiences of selected developed and developing countries. Reviews working conditions, typical accidents associated with the marine environment, navigation and fishing operations, problems associated with boat...

Examines the implications of global sourcing practices on the competitiveness of small firms, particularly those operating in clusters.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the impact of industrialization on employment creation and basic needs satisfaction in agricultural economies, comprising a case study of Punjab, India - discusses poverty, industrial structure and productivity trends (1961-1978), relations between agricultural...

Exmines entrepreneurship support programmes in developed countries in order to work out recommendations for developing countries. Identifies constraints facing entrepreneurs and discusses the characteristics of a successful microenterprise. Investigates performance criteria used to evaluate good...