Explains the "Kurzarbeit" scheme whereby a reduced volume of work is spread over the same or similar number of workers by a reduction of working time. Gives the perspectives of employers and employees and its use of as a labour market policy tool in times of economic crisis. Analyses the types...

The extension of the ILO informal sector project to secondary cities in the country was prepared by this 1986 census and survey of 82 artisans in Butare, Gisenyi and Ruhengeri. The study covers both the characteristics of age, training, experience, etc. and the economic activity (workshop,...

Examines potential markets for "private training" or training services offered on a commercial basis. Discusses the role that private sector actors can play through Business Development Services (BDS).

Examines the effects of awareness-raising programmes at different levels of education on the promotion of self-employment and entrepreneurship as career options for young people entering the labour market. Provides examples of programmes in developed, developing and transition countries,...

ILO pub. Conference paper (working paper) prepared for an ILO meeting on TCDC relative to vocational training in Africa - discusses the present situation and future potential for regional cooperation, and includes educational policy, educational administration, student exchange, training...