In recognition of the economic role of informal sector activities, identifies factors that influence the decision by microenterprises to conform or not to conform to national-level labour and tax obligations.

Shows how performance indicators allow a standardized assessment of employment promotion measures.

ILO pub. Article presenting a disaggregated approach to employment effects of agricultural mechanization in punjab, India - analyses employment impact according to type of wheat cultivation technique (tractor, high crop yield seeds, tubewells, etc.), Type of labour (family, permanent...

ILO pub. Article suggesting suitable policies and procedures for avoiding regressive tendencies and promoting income redistribution through labour intensive rural public works in developing countries - cites examples of more income benefits accruing to employers rather than employees in...

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.

Traces the restructuring of the National Railways from the first rationalization programmes of the 1960s to the privatization of the first independent railway company in 1993. Focusing on employment and industrial relations, shows how the railway workforce was gradually scaled down and how trade...

ILO pub. Article commenting on 1971 labour legislation concerning unfair dismissal in the UK - discusses the coverage, dispute settlement mechanism, outcome of grievances, management attitudes, trade union attitudes and employees attitudes, shortcomings of the labour court system and the need...

Examines whether labour productivity and industrial competitiveness are affected by legislation on dismissals, atypical contracts of employment and unemployment benefits.

ILO pub. Article examining the prospects for eliminating hunger by the year 2000 in the face of global economic recession - discusses existing food shortages, malnutrition, national level food policy measures, the importance of small farm promotion, improved agricultural credit, labour intensive...