Explores trends in the socio-economic climate in Japan during the 1980s and 1990s and examines the implications for work of changing family needs. Considers the impact on the family of working conditions and family support measures and investigates why work-family support programmes are not...

Analyses the economic, social and labour market situation in Panama and proposes policies to promote decent work.

Looks at the fundamental importance of employment for development.

Includes a review of urbanization trends since the 1960s.

Presents the findings of a survey of 2344 persons, carried out in April and May 1992.