Based on a survey of 9,000 formal sector workers undertaken in 1990. Looks at the relationship between wage levels and educational levels (finding high returns to education), and wage levels and occupation.

Shows that since the late 1970s wage distribution is shifting downhill and becoming more skewed, with a proliferation of low-income employment.

Provides an analytical synthesis of research and insights upon country studies undertaken by the ILO between 1996 and 2000. Intends to guide policy formulation, effective pursuit of gender-sensitive programming, decent work and other activities, to stimulate and advance current debate on women...

Using data from school-based surveys conducted with ILO/IPEC support in five countries, examines the impact of children's work on school attendance and educational performance of children.

Working paper on sex discrimination, the economic role and agricultural employment of rural women as plantation worker in Malawi. Examines labour force participation of women workers as seasonal workers or in part-time employment, unpaid work of married women and homemakers on tea and tobacco...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on a case study of the impact of industrialization policy and trade policy on employment in Cameroon - discusses labour market conditions, unemployment, wage structure and employment policy; examines labour relations; explains the failure of state intervention....

Investigates working conditions and status of female teachers. Includes results of case study interviews in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama.