Presents a study conducted among women working in the informal sector in two semi-urban suburbs of Brazzaville; two levels of activity were distinguished, that of subsistence entrepreneur and that of a micro- enterprise; a questionnaire was used to understand how women were managing their activity...

Examines to what extent and in what conditions the way in which humanitarian aid is distributed can contribute to the development of sustainable social protection.

Based on cases reported by ILO member States or available in the form of specialist newsletters or law reports in the ILO library. Discusses application of national legislation and of the Termination of Employment Convention, 1982 (No. 158).

ILO pub. Article examining the prospects for eliminating hunger by the year 2000 in the face of global economic recession - discusses existing food shortages, malnutrition, national level food policy measures, the importance of small farm promotion, improved agricultural credit, labour intensive...