Based on interviews with 1463 working mothers from seven sectors: garment workers, carpet weavers, pashmina weavers, agricultural workers, tea plantation workers, beedi workers and domestic workers. Examines the socio- economic background of the women and their families, working conditions,...

Based on data from 13 assessments of business development services (BDS) markets. Explores the stage of development of various BDS markets and examines how organizations can assess the potential for their development. Discusses common preconceptions about BDS markets and identifies similarities...

Covers the period from 1980s to end of 1990s.

Working paper on women and development prepared for a UNFPA mission to the Congo. Provides an overview of the present situation of Congolese women in terms of their socio-cultural roles, as well as their legal status. Reviews current development programmes for women (governmental and...

Based on survey of 1,115 women and on data from national household surveys conducted in 1980, 1985 and 1989.