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

Identifies to what extent, and in which way external shocks and the need for a different development pattern has affected economic growth in for Eastern European countries.

Based on a survey of 324 women entrepreneurs and women managers conducted in 1999, examines the development of women-owned businesses, profiles women entrepreneurs, their attitudes and the influence of their work on family life, as well as exploring their performance and needs, and the gender...

Based on the ILO's Bulgarian Labour Flexibility Survey. Data covers the period 1989 to 1992.

Deals with social dialogue in the Bulgarian health sector, identifying the key problems related to its development, describing its main successes and best practices and suggesting measures to its future improvement.

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...