Presents a summary review of the development and utilization of occupational classifications in 11 countries and considers their compatibility and comparison with ISCO-88. Includes short reviews of experiences in the transition countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

Discusses the impact of structural adjustment measures on the quality and financing of education.

ILO pub. Article on microelectronics training needs in the metalworking industry - considers the difficulties of vocational training machinery in most countries following rapid technological changes accompanied by new skill requirements, and the implications for employment adjustment, and...

ILO pub. Article on a comparison of public sector employment creation programmes in several OECD countries - describes types of sponsors and projects, objectives of reducing unemployment, characteristics and duration of participation, impacts on wages and inflation as well as programme...

Examines the extent of emigration of skilled labour from developing countries to OECD countries. Reviews policy options for both sending and receiving countries to promote mutually beneficial brain circulation or exchanges.

Explores good practices in industrial relations and collective bargaining in the chemical industry.

Examines the impact on labour markets in advanced countries of the integration of the two fast-growing countries, China and India, with the liberalized global economy.