Examines experiences of social dialogue at the local level in selected European countries. Highlights the importance of local competitive advantage through the establishment of human and social capital, the promotion of local entrepreneurship, fighting social exclusion and other barriers to...

Gives an overview on the practice of consultation and conditions of reflecting competitiveness and employment in bargaining processes at national level. Provides, at local level, examples from a bank and three firms in the computer, electronics and metal industries.

Examines characteristics of youth unemployment in the period 1960-2003.

This paper examines the skills needs in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and how Member States can strengthen their skills and training systems to benefit from emerging opportunities of integration and boost competitiveness. Maximizing the benefits of regional integration will...