Examines privatization of the sugar plantations and sugar processing industry in the Caribbean region. Provides a detailed account of the current state of the Caribbean sugar industry. Examines the modalities and activities of the privatization process in the six countries. Identifies the forces...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Study of the relationship between national planning objectives and capital intensive choice of technology by public enterprises in Tanzania - gives theoretical models of decision making behaviour; includes case studies based on the textile industry, sugar industry, an edible oil...

ILO pub. Working paper on trends in the utilization of manufacturing production capacity in Ecuador from 1975 to 1980 - examines business cycles, finding production increase does not keep up with its potential in certain economic sectors; attributes fluctuations to changes in purchasing power,...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the role of small scale industry within the iron and steel industry in India - outlines industrial development and the emergence of small steel plants; notes obstacles faced; makes a comparison of small and large size of enterprise as regards raw materials,...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on choice of technology for the iron and steel industry in developing countries - covers different processes, production capacity (by country) and costs; discusses treatment and availability of raw materials; notes need for skilled workers. Diagrams and statistical...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper proposing an economic analysis of technology capability in developing countries - attempts to quantify knowhow in terms of its potential for economic development; considers choice of technology, the informal sector, newly industrializing countries, the...