Undertakes a content analysis of 2009 - 2010 IMF Article IV consultations for a sample of thirty low income and twenty middle income countries on fiscal adjustment, inflation targets, employment generation, poverty reduction and expansion of social protection.

The 2008-09 global economic crises have shown that no country is immune to external challenges. When policy controls are missing or not used efficiently, crises can reverse progress even in advanced economies. This unexpected outcome has increased concerns about the ability of governments in...

The main purpose of this work is to develop a case study assessing the recent patterns and impacts of ODA (official development assistance) and DAH (development assistance for health) to Liberia on overall government spending and domestic revenue generation as well as domestic government health...

Examines regional economic development activities in the MESTA region. Analyses how well the region has responded to the changes caused by globalization while maintaining local employment and stimulating job growth. Describes locally based initiatives for economic development and assesses ILO...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper, cost benefit analysis of solar energy power generation in developing countries - discusses economic implications of choice of technology and its impact on irrigation, the household, and community electric power distribution; considers the role of USA development...

Reviews the evidence about the link between access to microfinance and women's empowerment.

ILO pub-wep pub. WEP conference paper reviewing employment implications of trade relations between developed countries and developing countries in relation to North South dialogue - examines interdependence in terms of economic growth, standard of living and unemployment, studies future...

ILO pub-wep pub. WEP conference paper reviewing employment implications of trade relations between developed countries and developing countries in relation to North South dialogue - examines interdependence in terms of economic growth, standard of living and unemployment, studies future...