Describes the development of labour market institutions and policies in eight Commonwealth of Independent CIS countries (CIS) during the transition period. Shows that in many CIS counties public employment services lost resources, staff and authority, crippling their capacity to replace the lost...

Provides the findings of a survey conducted in February-April 2004.

Analyses the policy, legal and regulatory framework for small enterprise development; and assesses markets and the business environment for small enterprises.

Provides a brief review of legislation related to the activity of employers' organizations (EOs). Gives a short assessment of legal provisions on issues of particular importance for EOs. It ranges from the recognition and creation of EOs, their internal organization and external activities, to...

Reviews 50 legislative acts from 12 countries.