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...

In Tennessee, the number of exporters has risen 10 percent since the recovery began in 2009.

In Tennessee, the number of exporters has risen 10 percent since the recovery began in 2009.

How can we tell if firms are exporting “as much as they should"? Are Tennessee companies exporting more (or less) than their national peers? Export statistics may suffer from a significant bias. States with large ports are believed to be credited with substantially more exports than they...

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.