Examines regional economic development activities in the MESTA region. Analyses how well the region has responded to the changes caused by globalization while maintaining local employment and stimulating job growth. Describes locally based initiatives for economic development and assesses ILO...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper, cost benefit analysis of solar energy power generation in developing countries - discusses economic implications of choice of technology and its impact on irrigation, the household, and community electric power distribution; considers the role of USA development...

Reviews the evidence about the link between access to microfinance and women's empowerment.

ILO pub-wep pub. WEP conference paper reviewing employment implications of trade relations between developed countries and developing countries in relation to North South dialogue - examines interdependence in terms of economic growth, standard of living and unemployment, studies future...

ILO pub-wep pub. WEP conference paper reviewing employment implications of trade relations between developed countries and developing countries in relation to North South dialogue - examines interdependence in terms of economic growth, standard of living and unemployment, studies future...

Focuses on the question of how states and intergovernmental organisations can use development aid to reduce unwanted labour flows. Outlines possible forms and contents of Official Development Aid (ODA) which are in accordance with the "migration profiles" of sending countries.

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...

Focuses on multinational enterprise (MNE) direct investment in manufacturing and assembly, i.e. the globalization of industry via foreign direct investment, with some references to FDI in services as well. Argues that MNE investment can be a powerful force to create employment and decent work....

Explores how public actors, especially in home countries, link foreign direct investment (FDI) to labour and employment issues.