Ireland has consistently supported workforce development (WfD) as a key element of economic development. This study has … 1980-2000. This was a period of rapid expansion of Ireland's economy and major reform in WfD policies. The findings will … development in Ireland. The tool is based on an analytical framework that identifies three functional dimensions of WfD policies …

Since 1987, Ireland has developed five "social partnership" agreements, with the latest launched in February 2000 … 1999 to February 2000. The idea of social partnerships evolved in the late 80s when Ireland was going through a tough …

small firms. Measures to boost the productivity of micro and small firms in general will both help overall economic growth …

productivity of small informal firms. Using data from firm surveys, national household surveys, and qualitative data from focus … groups, the study conducts a gender analysis of formality and productivity in six different sectors in Bolivia. The findings … productivity and scale of women-owned businesses. Two general priorities emerge: promoting women's access to productive assets to …