Using an international comparative survey conducted by the ILO in 12 countries, examines the legal framework and enterprise practices (e.g. codes of conduct on AIDS, AIDS agreements concluded in important industrial sectors, as well as negative practices), the impact of the measures taken, and...

Examines the role of skills in cluster development and how skills development can facilitate cluster development, in particular in developing countries.

Based on data analysis and surveys of firms in four countries, focuses on wage fixing in the informal economy and the role of the minimum wage in informal wage determination. Includes also information on working hours in informal firms.

Consits of two parts: the first part draws together the presentations and discussion of the ILO research roundtable, May 2009 ; and the second part sheds light on the auto industry in five countries.