Examines regional economic development activities in the MESTA region. Analyses how well the region has responded to the changes caused by globalization while maintaining local employment and stimulating job growth. Describes locally based initiatives for economic development and assesses ILO...

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.

Assesses the effects of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the motor vehicle industry in two areas of Brazil, focusing on the development of regional institutions to support social dialogue. Examines the flow of FDI into the Brazilian motor vehicle industry during the late 1990s, describes the...

Traces the development of the private and informal economies in China and examines the Shanghai model of the informal economy. Describes specific policies and measures taken to develop the informal economy in Shanghai and presents case studies to illustrate the role of local street communities...

Covers employees in national and local government.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the employment effects of computerization in office-based service sector in the UK - examines trends in occupational change, and the impact of microelectronics information technology in insurance, accounting, local government and banking; based on case studies,...

Within the context of contemporary economic reforms looks at the use of labour resources, focusing on labour efficiency and the problem of low labour Motivation.