Working paper on the commercialization of solar energy technology in developing countries. Discusses theoretical issues and energy policy implications, factors affecting supply and demand, incl. Investment and profitability, costs and the level of state intervention. Analyses in detail (1) water...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper comprising a literature survey on the economic implications and social implications of alternative energy policies for new and renewable energy sources in developing countries - includes solar energy, wind power and biomass; discusses employment, technology,...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the economic role of rural women and fuelwood needs in three ecologycally distinct rural communitys in Peru - describes the research method; examines the rural area energy issue and women's household activities; analyses the sexual division of labour, waste of...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on economic implications of petroleum (energy) price trends in Costa Rica, 1972 to 1983 - investigates economic conditions, balance of trade, balance of payments, Terms of Trade, external debt, etc.; discusses labour force participation and income distribution;...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on effects of petroleum price increases on economic development in Egypt - discusses energy sources and power consumption using a simulation economic model and input output analysis; examines effects of price subsidies on energy conservation and the impact of price...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the impact of higher energy costs (particularly petroleum price increases) on economic development in Malaysia, 1973 to 1983 - outlines trends in gross domestic product, balance of payments, trade and economic growth; considers household income and fuel...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on energy economics and the macroeconomic implications of increased petroleum price trends in Colombia from 1973-1982 - examines the impact of higher oil prices on the balance of trade, balance of payments, economic growth, the labour market, inflation and income...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the economic implications of petroleum price increases in Peru, 1973 to 1980 - reviews trends in economic conditions; examines impact of higher oil prices on balance of trade, balance of payments, external debt, inflation and employment; looks at power...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper examining the impact of petroleum prices on balance of payments, employment, choice of technology and real incomes in Kenya - discusses power supply, power consumption, inflation and growth rate, failures in reducing import dependence and making effective...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on energy and power consumption by type and use of fuels in urban areas of Maharashtra, India - presents results of a sample survey (1982-1983) of energy use (incl. Private sector transport) in eight communitys in households of six levels of income, as well as...