ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on labour market and economic implications of computerization in developing countries - develops a conceptual framework for the economic analysis of employment and income distributional impact of microelectronics innovations and technology transfer; expects...

Reviews theoretical models of technology transfer, identifies measurement problems and analyses its positive and negative consequences in developing countries. Examines empirical studies on the impact of technology transfer on productivity, employment and income distribution.

ILO pub. Article on the effect of multinational enterprises on employment and technology in developing countries - covers the scope for choice of technology and technology transfer, the economic obstacles, the problems in evaluation of effects on employment creation, etc., and discusses...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on problems, trends and policies with regard to emigration of migrant workers from developing countries to OECD countries (incl. Return migration) - constitutes part of a WEP research project on migration for employment. References and statistical tables.

The objectives of this study are to review the characteristics of EPZs and their influence on economic growth, export performance and employment in Sri Lanka. Working conditions and labour relations within the zones, with special reference to the situation of women workers, will also be...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the impact of computerization (microelectronics) on employment and technology transfer in Korea R, 1973-1985 - based on an survey of 40 enterprises, finds that export promotion and labour costs are major motivations to use microelectronic equipment (computerized...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the impact of trade policy and industrialization policy on employment in Tunisia - comments on economic legislation in favour of export oriented industry; discusses its economic role and contribution to the balance of payments and technology transfer; identifies...

Export processing zones (EPZs) or free zones as they are called in Malaysia have played an important role in promoting manufactured exports. The Malaysian Government enacted the Investment Incentive Act in 1968 to promote the growth and development of labour-intensive export-oriented...