Examines growth and production trends in the export and food sectors since the mid-70s, analysing in detail the production and marketing of rice and public policies towards this sector. Looks at the implications of the recent liberalisation of rice prices for poverty and income distribution.

Assess the situation of 7-17 year olds working on rubber, cloves, green algae or sugar cane plantations. Includes the views of employers, teachers, parents, and children.

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.