Reviews the agrarian structure and tenancy arrangements in two provinces of Pakistan, examines characteristics of the rural labour force and agricultural labour systems and investigates evidence of bonded labour. Puts forward suggestions for future research.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on labour contract issues in rural area labour markets, comprising a case study of Kenya - discusses the theoretical background relating to resource allocation among the rural population, changes in rural factor markets including land ownership and agricultural...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper examining rural area poverty trends and causes with a view to strategies for rural development in developing countries - discusses origins of poverty relating to unequal distribution of land ownership and public investment, choice of technology, etc., and considers...

ILO pub. Working paper, case studies of social implications and economic implications of structural change in plantations in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya and Tanzania - examines trends affecting agricultural production of cash crops and agricultural employment; comments on legislation regarding...

Comprises seven case studies taken from a larger project on rural labour markets and employment policies. Examines how rural labour markets function and the complex factors that condition their outcomes.