Focuses on the risks and dangers in small-scale and artisanal fisheries, based on the experiences of selected developed and developing countries. Reviews working conditions, typical accidents associated with the marine environment, navigation and fishing operations, problems associated with boat...

Seit Mitte der achtziger Jahre hat sich ein grundlegender Wandel in der außenwirtschaftlichen Struktur Japans vollzogen. Mit der rapiden Yen-Aufwertung begannen japanische Unternehmen verstärkt in der asiatisch-pazifischen Region zu produzieren und deren komparative Vorteile für ihre...

Summarises the prevalence of HIV/AIDS worldwide, highlighting the crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, and identifies general best practice in technical cooperation. Describes methods for strengthening capacity to respond to HIV/AIDS and considers how to integrate HIV/AIDS issues across the ILO's...

Discusses three small-scale mining operations in Bolivia, the Philippines and Zimbabwe. Focuses on issues of health and safety, legislation, links with large mines, and the coordination of assistance.

Drawing on the experience of semi-industrialised countries in technological accumulation, discusses how developing countries can take better advantage of foreign technology. Considers in particular how domestic technological capabilities and skills can be mobilised.