In recognition of the economic role of informal sector activities, identifies factors that influence the decision by microenterprises to conform or not to conform to national-level labour and tax obligations.

Includes a list of relevant ILO Conventions.

ILO pub. Working paper commenting on migration policy trends and 1974 legislation (Decree 087-74) comprising an amnesty for irregular migrants in Argentina - discusses migrant workers' legal status and impact on the labour market, and considers their geographic distribution, demographic aspects,...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper comprising a questionnaire survey of households of Yugoslav migrant workers in Germany, Federal Republic - examines the impact of emigration on the labour market in Yugoslavia and in host country, and covers occupational structure, skill and educational level,...

ILO pub. Working paper on the legal status of migrant workers and regularization of irregular migrants in Venezuela - describes the General Register of foreigners, commenting on international agreements and subsequent modification of legislation; outlines data resulting from the General Register...

Presents the recommendation of three meetings at which the 14 African countries of the CFA France Zone discusses measures to alleviate the negative effects of the 1994 CFA franc devaluation. Recommendations deal with social protection policy, and the administration and functioning of social...

Sets out the general situation and regulatory framework for Spain as a whole and reports on the findings for Madrid, based on interviews with representatives of organisations dealing with immigrants.

Includes excerpts from the draft International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and their Families, under consideration by the UN General Assembly.