Analyses the characteristics of qualifications and evaluates their impact on the functioning of the labour market.

ILO pub-wep pub. Working paper on obstacles to and proposals for research methodology concerning the exploitation of child labour in the informal sector of developing countries - discusses research and theoretical problems relating to non-cooperation of employers and public administration, lack...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on theoretical approaches to underemployment, disguised unemployment and labour force participation in developing countries - constitutes part of a WEP research project on population and employment. References.

Highlights the theoretical underpinnings of age discriminationin employment and examines how it is addressed in current labour law around the world.

Focuses on relationship between the organization of labour markets and other srtructural and economic features, both across countries and in different historical circumstances.

Working paper on the commercialization of solar energy technology in developing countries. Discusses theoretical issues and energy policy implications, factors affecting supply and demand, incl. Investment and profitability, costs and the level of state intervention. Analyses in detail (1) water...

ILO pub. Working paper on employment creation and choice of technology of multinational enterprises in developing countries, comprising a literature survey and a case study of Brazil - examines the theoretical background; based on a sample survey (1974-1978), discusses ownership, technical...