Based on data from three surveys conducted in Ukraine: the Labour Force Survey-based Modular Decent Work Survey, the Enterprise Labour Flexibility and Security Survey and the People's Security Survey. Analyses the concept of decent work along with other other related concepts, socio-economic...

Focuses on factors that are likely to influence outward migration flow from China and the Southeast Asian region, particularly the Philippines and Indonesia, in the next two decades. It finds that while current migration streams are likely to continue in the short run, important developments in...

Provides practical guidance on the design and implementation of sustainable non-formal education and rural skills training programmes. Describes the organization, delivery and evaluation of programmes, financial aspects and the role of government, NGOs and the business sector. Includes case...

Working paper on the working conditions of rural women workers, especially young workers, in the export oriented microelectronics electronics industry in South East Asia. Highlights occupational disease hazards associated with production processes, the need for a cheap labour supply, and the...

Comments on the economic and social development of 28 countries of the Asia-Pacific region during the period 1990-2003.

Provides a practical tool for the design and implementation of sustainable microfinance interventions, with a particular focus on rural areas. Provides guidance on who to target, how to establish and maintain savings and lending schemes, what kind of training to provide, gender concerns and cost...