Describes the method of calculating annual working time in Germany. Examines causes of fluctuations in annual working hours, and employees' preferences in respect of working time. Investigates instruments available to firms for coping with variations in personnel levels during the year.

ILO pub. Article examining the prospects for eliminating hunger by the year 2000 in the face of global economic recession - discusses existing food shortages, malnutrition, national level food policy measures, the importance of small farm promotion, improved agricultural credit, labour intensive...

Includes comments on the Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167).

Based on a study carried out in the Grahamstown township, examines means available for obtaining the cash required to finance a funeral. Compares and evaluates four types of funeral insurance providers: formal assistance insurers, formal friendly societies and informal non-profit and for-profit...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper giving evaluation of the Indonesian land settlement programme - sketches historical background; describes selection criteria for migrants and suitable sites, preparation of land, and the provision of social services (transport, food, housing etc); discusses...