Provides statistical information on trends in public sector employment in developed and developing countries.

Provides statistical information on trends in public sector employment in developed and developing countries.

The reform of fiscal policies and institutions lies at the heart of structural adjustment in developing countries. Although the immediate aim of such reform is to reduce fiscal imbalances to achieve macroeconomic stability, the long-term goal is to secure more durable improvements in fiscal...

This book helps us to better understand the problems women face in rising through the ranks and securing top positions, and offers some useful strategies for shattering the glass ceiling. It examines current gender inequalities in the labour market and in political and social life.

Covers the general status and contractual situation of public servants, recruitment/appointment, remuneration, other terms and conditions of employment, training, disciplinary procedures, termination of employment at the intitiative of the employer, anti-discrimination and industrial relations...

This paper discusses possible strategies for developing countries in negotiations on trade in services in the ongoing WTO Doha Development Round (DR). The liberalization of service imports (including through direct investment) will generate benefits through higher quality, lower prices, and...

Combating tax evasion, increasing tax collection, reducing collection costs and increased voluntary compliance are the main lines of the action set out on the medium-term by fiscal institutions. These actions aim at achieving effectiveness and efficiency in tax administration, respectively...