Provides a picture of social expenditures along a comparitive line. Outlines coverage and adequacy of benefits regarding old age, disability, unemployment, sickness, birth of a child, etc. Includes the poverty rates and dependency ratios as well as the pension contribution rates for eight...

Based on a survey of 400 enterprises, draws conclusions about the length, methodology, impact and costs of social auditing undergone during the past two years.

Covers the period from 1989 to 1992.

Concentrates on sub-Saharan Africa and more particularly on its large majority of poor people working in the informal economy. Examines the evidence that supports the commonly accepted hypothesis that social health protection contributes to poverty reduction and economic growth.

ILO pub. Article on employment policy and human resources planning in Mongolia - reviews economic development, demographic and employment trends between 1960 and 1980, and discusses major policy objectives concerning full employment, planning techniques, vocational training, etc. References.