The campaign for social protection of homeworkers in Southeast Asia virtually commenced with the launching of the ILO-DANIDA subregional project on 'Rural Women Workers in the Putting Out System' in June 1988. The project pursued the double objective of employment promotion and social...

Presents a summary review of the development and utilization of occupational classifications in 11 countries and considers their compatibility and comparison with ISCO-88. Includes short reviews of experiences in the transition countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

Explores how public actors, especially in home countries, link foreign direct investment (FDI) to labour and employment issues.

Focuses on the risks and dangers in small-scale and artisanal fisheries, based on the experiences of selected developed and developing countries. Reviews working conditions, typical accidents associated with the marine environment, navigation and fishing operations, problems associated with boat...

Based on a case study approach in twelve countries, analyses and compares current practices and trends in employment relationships in higher education.