Analyses the impact of democratic decentralization on the chances of social excluded groups to participate in newly created local governance (Panchayat Rai) institutions. Discusses the results of an interview survey, finding that, in Kerala, women, lower castes and the poor are at least...

Includes a review of urbanization trends since the 1960s.

Examines how the qualitative aspects of employment in small enterprises can be improved. Investigates the relationships between job quality and enterprise size and describes practical experiences in the areas of: increasing training and knowledge for workers in small enterprises; integrating...

ILO pub. Working paper on the implementation of housing policy programmes in Sri Lanka - examines social implications, institutional framework prior to 1977 and after 1977; describes rural areas and urban areas self help housing strategy from 1983, and financial aspects of the "Million Houses...

Feasibility study for self help basic housing projects (brick-making "technological package" for low- cost residential construction) in the Philippines. Based on a 1979 sample survey of 100 peasant farmers and landless rural workers in two villages, discusses occupations, living conditions,...