Shows how performance indicators allow a standardized assessment of employment promotion measures.

Identifies to what extent, and in which way external shocks and the need for a different development pattern has affected economic growth in for Eastern European countries.

Analyses the present system of social dialogue and the role that the social partners have played. Examines the various labour relations issues especially in the context of the trend towards decentralization and deregulation. Covers the period 1990s-2001.

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.

Analyses unemployment growth due to economic transition. Evaluates the effectiveness of labour market policies and programmes and their impact from 1994 to 1995. Suggests alternative strategies and programmes for promoting productive employment and reducing unemployment by half by the year 2000..

Assesses the effects of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the motor vehicle industry in two areas of Brazil, focusing on the development of regional institutions to support social dialogue. Examines the flow of FDI into the Brazilian motor vehicle industry during the late 1990s, describes the...