Using data from the Georgia Labour Force Survey for 1998 and 1999, provides a profile of informal employment in the country.

The study aims to assess the labour absorptive capacity of the enterprise economy, to uncover the nature and scope of training, employment and income opportunities available and to identify a set of policy alternatives which could enhance its potential role in the development process - rather...

Reviews the organization of occupational safety and health (OSH) at the national level in Thailand and, based on a survey of 23 small and medium size enterprises, examines the situation in manufacturing industries. Outlines a development plan for OSH and the environment and makes recommendations...

Looks at the fundamental importance of employment for development.

In recognition of the economic role of informal sector activities, identifies factors that influence the decision by microenterprises to conform or not to conform to national-level labour and tax obligations.

Reports on child labour, working conditions and occupational safety and health in informal gold mining.

Concentrates on sub-Saharan Africa and more particularly on its large majority of poor people working in the informal economy. Examines the evidence that supports the commonly accepted hypothesis that social health protection contributes to poverty reduction and economic growth.

ILO pub. Article on the urban area economic implications of the modern informal sector in Yaounde, Cameroon - describes its contribution to employment and income, vocational training of apprentices, etc., and notes the functioning of its entrepreneurship. References.

ILO pub. Article on economic implications of child labour in developing countries - develops a typology of child employment consisting of homemaker duties, unpaid work, forced labour, wages labour, informal sector, schooling, leisure and reproductive activities, reviews different kinds of...

This training guide aims to improve market access for women in the informal economy, as well as women-operated micro enterprises.