Young workers engaged by concession holders to work in small-scale mines are attractive for a number of reasons. Firstly, as they are working illegally, any complaints regarding wages or working conditions would likely be ignored. Secondly, young workers are generally compliant and tend not to...

Examines the feasibility of electronic money remittance systems as a means of extending the social security coverage of migrant workers.

Describes and assesses micro-finance schemes operating in the Kalookan City, Quezon City and Marikina.