Examina los efectos de las políticas de tinte neoliberal y las reformas financieras sobre la generación del mejor empleo, esto es, empleo decente, y el desarrollo productivo y su impacto en la reducción de las desigualdades en los mercados y en las sociedades.

Covers the period from the 1980s to 1990.

Analyses the extent to which the performance of Peruvian microfinance institutions during the period 1998-2002 was linked to policy initiatives by national authorities.

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...

Reviews current knowledge concerning the relationship between gender inequalities and the economic liberalization policies that underpin globalization processes. Explores economic policy proposals and initiatives which aim to promote gender equity in the context of the world economy.

Based on a survey conducted in Lagos and Zaria during 1992 which included 210 interviews in each city with entrepreneurs across seven branches: tailoring, leather-work, wood-work, construction, retailing, metal-work and transport.