Covers data from 1991 to 1997. Based on interviews undertaken in ten multinational enterprises. Includes comparisons with MERCOSUR countries.

Reviews the Sectoral Activities Programme of the ILO. Examines recent sectoral and inter-sectoral developments with an emphasis on those affecting sectoral concentration and/or leading to sectoral shifts. Shows how the ILO might provide an updated composite picture of the sectoral distribution...

The paper summarizes information on health staffing trends in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and provides some comparisons with Western countries, especiially in the European Union. It looks at the broad economic, social and political background to the present situation, with...

This paper, written by Gijsbert van Liemt, considers the occupational characteristics of cultural workers and their employment relationships and income, the role of the State in cultural and creative industries, and to what extent arts and culture set the trend for the rest of the labour market....

The objectives of this study are to review the characteristics of EPZs and their influence on economic growth, export performance and employment in Sri Lanka. Working conditions and labour relations within the zones, with special reference to the situation of women workers, will also be...

Examines the situation regarding labour relations, employment and working conditions in Ugandan plantations in the light of the ILO's Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy. Includes the text of the Declaration and a summary of the proceedings...

Provides information on the situation in Barbados and Jamaica as it relates to employment, working conditions and labour relations in offshore data service enterprises, against the background of the ILO's Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy.