ILO pub. Article on the development of large cities and giant urban area agglomerations and their influence on living conditions and employment of urban populations - discusses the demographic aspects of large towns, makes forecasts, and examines the relationship between size and quality of...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on rural poverty and the dualistic nature of agrarian structures (dualistic farming) in Guatemala - examines level and trend of rural poverty through indicators such as household income, housing, illiteracy and nutrition; notes paradox of high rate of agricultural...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Literature survey of the economic implications and social implications of rural area electrification in developing countries and its role in rural development - deals with power generation, power consumption, use and cost benefit analysis of electricity and its impact on...

Based on a survey carried out in four communes in Yen Bai province in 2000. Evaluates the impact of participation in eight ILO workshops on business awareness and business planning. Examines outcomes relating to business start- up, improvement in existing businesses and improved income.

Répertorie sous forme de bibliographie les ouvrages traitant de la problématique des migrants de deuxième génération dans les pays d'Europe occidentale et couvrant essentiellement la période 1970-1981.

Analiza la legislación nacional vigente en Uruguay y su adecuación con la legislación internacional, en materia de trabajo infantil y adolescente, y aporta recomendaciones para su mejor regulación y cumplimiento.

Based on data collected during country visits in 2000. Examines recent developments in the supply of relevant training services for workers in micro and small enterprises in the informal sector. Reviews current policies, programmes and projects concerning skills for informal sector operators and...

Based on surveys of poor households in Thailand and Zambia carried out in 2000. Uses a sustainable livelihood approach to explore the livelihood problems experienced by these households during economic crisis and examines their survival strategies and coping mechanisms. Identifies types of...