Analyses the economic, social and labour market situation in Panama and proposes policies to promote decent work.

Presents the calculation of the cost of basic social protection benefit packages and their affordability in five Asian countries: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Viet Nam.

Looks at agrarian reforms and the impact they have had on the performance of the Vietnamese economy. Covers the period from 1980 to 1996.

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...

Based on a survey carried out in four communes in Yen Bai province in 2000. Evaluates the impact of participation in eight ILO workshops on business awareness and business planning. Examines outcomes relating to business start- up, improvement in existing businesses and improved income.

Diagnostica el sistema de seguridad social en Ecuador en el marco de las reformas constitucionales que conoce actualmente el país. Describe el contexto social, demográfico y económico, tratando cuestiones como la pobreza, el desarrollo y el empleo. Presenta una serie de análisis del...