Analyses the framework and processes of labour relations and social partnership at the national level in Barbados and explores experiences of social dialogue in relation to improving productivity, technical and vocational education, occupational health and safety and in the tourism sector....

Reviews proposals to address the leadership gap and to enhance the role of non-State actors in reforming economic and social governance. Comments on a project for the proliferation of networked governance.

Provides an overview of the construction industry in South Africa and examines collective bargaining arrangements and other institutions which affect organizing, wages and working conditions for informal sector workers. Profiles the activities of four unions and two associations of building...

Based on interviews with 13 union officials of both sexes as well as personnel from the Ministry of Labour.