Focuses on factors that are likely to influence outward migration flow from China and the Southeast Asian region, particularly the Philippines and Indonesia, in the next two decades. It finds that while current migration streams are likely to continue in the short run, important developments in...

Focuses on the consequences of the European Single Market for migrant workers, especially those from non-Community countries.

Explores patterns of international migration in Latin America from the first wave of globalization from 1870 to 1913, during the de-globalization period from 1914 to the late 1940s and during the second wave of globalization in the late 20th century. Explores the determinants of this migration...

ILO pub. Working paper on the implementation of housing policy programmes in Sri Lanka - examines social implications, institutional framework prior to 1977 and after 1977; describes rural areas and urban areas self help housing strategy from 1983, and financial aspects of the "Million Houses...

ILO pub-WEP pub-PREALC pub. Working paper presenting a statistical analysis of housing needs in Ecuador, particularly low cost housing in urban areas - considers theoretical and definitional aspects, qualitative and quantitative aspects, economic implications of supply and demand imbalance,...

Considers the role of informal settlements in supporting employment, expanding opportunities for income generation, and proper housing. Highlights the potential of trade unions, cooperatives and employer associations, to collaborate with informal sector groups, local governments and community...