Reviews the social and economic position of indigenous and tribal people with a view to identifying the role of the cooperative movement in supporting employment and income generation whilst preserving their traditional livelihoods.

Based on a survey carried out in four communes in Yen Bai province in 2000. Evaluates the impact of participation in eight ILO workshops on business awareness and business planning. Examines outcomes relating to business start- up, improvement in existing businesses and improved income.

Reviews the social and economic position of indigenous and tribal people with a view to identifying the role of the cooperative movement in supporting employment and income generation whilst preserving their traditional livelihoods.

Focuses on semi-formal microfinance organizations. Provides recommendations regarding the legal and regulatory environment, access to capital, capacity building, etc.

Presents the calculation of the cost of basic social protection benefit packages and their affordability in five Asian countries: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Viet Nam.

Based on a questionnaire survey of 30 banks and related financial institutions in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho. Identifies the credit demand by micro and small enterprises versus the lending supply by banks and credit or donor institutions. Recommends provision of appropriate training...

Based on a questionnaire survey of 30 banks and related financial institutions in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho. Identifies the credit demand by micro and small enterprises versus the lending supply by banks and credit or donor institutions. Recommends provision of appropriate training...

Based on surveys of 300 micro and small-scale enterprises (MSEs) and 20 business development service (BDS) providers in Thailand and Viet Nam. Examines the types of services provided and identifies different methods of service provision: purchased services, services provided on a commission...

Using data from a selection of ten countries in Asia and Africa, estimates the macro-economic costs of excluding people with disabilities from the world of work.

Examines the economic significance of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Viet Nam and assesses the policy and legal environment for MSEs in seven key areas: specific MSE policies; business laws and regulations; taxation; labour policy; trade; finance, credit and bankruptcy polices; and...