Discusses the adoption and implementation of ethical codes in the textile, clothing and footwear industries. Looks at the role of non- governmental organizations in the promotion of codes of conduct (e.g. labelling campaigns), the components of a standard code of conduct and the provisions of...

Examines the role of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in employment and the economy in South Africa and assesses the impact of the policy and legislative environment on these enterprises. Focuses on the number and quality of jobs being created in the sector.

Discusses the adoption and implementation of ethical codes in the textile, clothing and footwear industries. Looks at the role of non- governmental organizations in the promotion of codes of conduct (e.g. labelling campaigns), the components of a standard code of conduct and the provisions of...

Examines the implementation of development policies in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on policies pertaining to the urban informal sector. Considers also the consequences of structural adjustment for the urban informal sector.

Based on experienced gained from pilot seminars for self-employed women conducted by the ILO in Equatorial Guinea (Malabo), Central African Republic (Libreville), Gabon, Gambia (Banjul), Cote d' Ivoire (Abidjan). The ILO successfully tested a set of 80 to 90 pedagogical colour drawings designed...

Based on national surveys of women entrepreneurs and micro-finance clients in Nepal (135 clients) and Pakistan (104 clients). Examines the impact of micro-finance and microenterprise development on the economic and possible social empowerment of women in the two countries, highlighting...