ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on labour market and economic implications of computerization in developing countries - develops a conceptual framework for the economic analysis of employment and income distributional impact of microelectronics innovations and technology transfer; expects...

Examines legislative changes since 1990 in Central and Eastern European countries with regard to the mechanisms, institutions and levels of collective bargaining, the legal nature of collective agreements, union representativeness, and labour dispute settlement.

Provides a comparative review of developments in old age pensions in the period 1989-2003. Gives projections to 2060.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the relationship between industrial structure and choice of technology in India - reviews econometric models; evaluates industry level and enterprise level data; considers the impact of technology transfer, indigenous research and development, and import...

Queries whether developing countries really benefit in terms of technology by attracting multinational enterprises through tax advantages and other benefits. Finds, in the case of Argentina, that a significant technology spillover does not occur automatically, but would require domestic...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper, cost benefit analysis of solar energy power generation in developing countries - discusses economic implications of choice of technology and its impact on irrigation, the household, and community electric power distribution; considers the role of USA development...