Presents a collection of articles on training of young poor people. The first part analyses case studies evaluating the training experiences of youngsters in poverty; the second part includes a description of youth training programmes, evaluation of training programmes and training institutes.

Examines how a minimum wage policy may be used as a tool to promote gender pay equity. Includes case studies of Argentina, Colombia and Mexico.

Focuses on three types of migration: inter-country migration as in the case of migration to Argentina and Venezuela; intra-country migration as illustrated by the case of Brazil during the 1960s; and interregional migration as seen in the case of Latin American migration to Japan.

Covers trends in the 1980s and 1990s. Includes case studies of social and labour policies in eight companies.

Analyses the applications of bacterial leaching in non-coal mining, and considers potential benefits of the adoption of this technology by developing countries.