Analyses the economic contributions of multinational enterprises (MNEs) to the Namibian and Zimbabwean economies. Looks at certain social aspects and compares the volume, distribution and contributions of MNE capital to the two countries' economies before and after economic liberalization.

The objectives of this study are to review the characteristics of EPZs and their influence on economic growth, export performance and employment in Sri Lanka. Working conditions and labour relations within the zones, with special reference to the situation of women workers, will also be...

ILO pub-WEP pub-ARTEP pub. Working paper on the employment effects of multinational enterprises in export processing zones in Asia - discusses the pattern of direct foreign investment by MNEs and its impact on manufacturing export oriented industry, exports and direct and indirect employment...

Export processing zones (EPZs) or free zones as they are called in Malaysia have played an important role in promoting manufactured exports. The Malaysian Government enacted the Investment Incentive Act in 1968 to promote the growth and development of labour-intensive export-oriented...

ILO pub. Working paper on the employment effects of multinational enterprises in export processing zones in the Caribbean, esp. Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Jamaica - covers exports of industrial products, foreign investment, ownership of export oriented industry, employment creation,...