Purpose – The aim of this paper is to perform an evaluation of the Brazilian informal labor market, following the lines suggested by Araujo and Souza. The paper focuses on the Brazilian labor market by using data from the National Household Sampling Survey – PNAD/IBGE, from 1995 to 2008....

Working paper on problems of women workers caused by sex discrimination and sexual division of labour, comprising a case study of an urban labour market in India. Based on a sample survey (1979-1980) of 338 workers, discusses demographic aspects, educational level, discriminatory recruitment and...

The study aims to assess the labour absorptive capacity of the enterprise economy, to uncover the nature and scope of training, employment and income opportunities available and to identify a set of policy alternatives which could enhance its potential role in the development process - rather...

Explores the concept of workers' economic vulnerability, covering insecurity of income, employment and working conditions. Discusses vulnerability of workers by sector and by labour status and identifies susceptible groups (labour circulants, young workes and women).

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