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...

Reviews the evidence about the link between access to microfinance and women's empowerment.

ILO pub-wep pub. WEP conference paper reviewing employment implications of trade relations between developed countries and developing countries in relation to North South dialogue - examines interdependence in terms of economic growth, standard of living and unemployment, studies future...

ILO pub-wep pub. WEP conference paper reviewing employment implications of trade relations between developed countries and developing countries in relation to North South dialogue - examines interdependence in terms of economic growth, standard of living and unemployment, studies future...

Focuses on the question of how states and intergovernmental organisations can use development aid to reduce unwanted labour flows. Outlines possible forms and contents of Official Development Aid (ODA) which are in accordance with the "migration profiles" of sending countries.

Covers the period from 1956 to 1992.

Looks into the role of credit unions as a channel for financial aid to the poor, with particular emphasis on assistance from USAID between 1968 and 1992. Suggests that more internal financing would help credit cooperatives achieve greater self-sufficiency.