Analyses the different dimensions of social protection within the context of life cycle events, considering not only working life but also childhood and old age. Explores a broader concept of social protection based on guaranteeing access to essential goods and services, promoting active...

Modular training pack designed for use by workers' organizations.

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

Analyses the different dimensions of social protection within the context of life cycle events, considering not only working life but also childhood and old age. Explores a broader concept of social protection based on guaranteeing access to essential goods and services, promoting active...

Reviews the key economic characteristics of the globalization process and examines its impact on employment, poverty, inequality, global insecurity, child labour, gender issues and migration. Explores national and international policy responses, highlighting the importance of trade negotiations...

Based on data from Encuesta de hogares de 1996 del Direccion General de Estadistica, Encuestas y Censos (DGEEyC).

Describes the experiences, strategies adopted and problems encountered with regard to reforms in the Chilean port of Valparaiso from 1981 to 1999.