Examina los efectos de las políticas de tinte neoliberal y las reformas financieras sobre la generación del mejor empleo, esto es, empleo decente, y el desarrollo productivo y su impacto en la reducción de las desigualdades en los mercados y en las sociedades.

Focuses on multinational enterprise (MNE) direct investment in manufacturing and assembly, i.e. the globalization of industry via foreign direct investment, with some references to FDI in services as well. Argues that MNE investment can be a powerful force to create employment and decent work....

Provides an assessment of the economic and labour market impacts of the financial and economic crisis in Asia and the Pacific and reviews national policy responses to the crisis.

Analyzes trends in urbanization in Jakarta and details a number of policy initiatives aimed at supporting development and decent work in such areas as promotion of decent jobs, skills upgrading, and social protection.

Provides current and emerging issues concerning the promotion of decent work for older persons in Thailand.