Identifies four indicators for understanding and measuring social dialogue institutions: associational structure, wage setting arrangements, participation in public policy, and firm-level representation.

Analyses the practice of social dialogue in Indonesia, identifies areas where it could be improved and proposes directions of possible reform.

Analyses the framework and processes of labour relations and social partnership at the national level in Barbados and explores experiences of social dialogue in relation to improving productivity, technical and vocational education, occupational health and safety and in the tourism sector....

Reports on experiences made regarding new structures and approaches in health services in four countries, with particular reference to the capacity and effectiveness of the social partners.

Comprises five papers which explore how economic integration processes are affecting workers in the Caribbean region, focusing on the effects of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy. Examines labour laws implemented to minimise the negative effects of globalization and trade liberalization on...

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.

Discusses the history of social dialogue and its achievements in the Czech Republic during the 1990s.

Examines the renewed interest in tripartite cooperation in Kenya and identifies the main tripartite institutions, machinery and processes. Explores the challenges facing these institutions in fostering social dialogue and consensus building.

Focuses on the role of collective bargaining in strengthening vocational training in the 1990s in the context of globalization.