ILO pub-wep pub. WEP conference paper on the role of industrial policy in employment and competitiveness adjustments to changing trade relations in France - considers adjustment of industrial structure, and studies policy measures for sectoral assistance, with particular reference to motor...

Gives an overview on the practice of consultation and conditions of reflecting competitiveness and employment in bargaining processes at national level. Provides, at local level, examples from a bank and three firms in the computer, electronics and metal industries.

Based mainly on surveys of 40 manufacturing enterprises in Mauritius and 41 enterprises in Kenya, examines the relationship between competitiveness, manufacturing capabilities and employment. Proposes a manufacturing capability index and examines the factors affecting it in each country....

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on trade, employment and industrial structure change, comprising a case study of Germany, Federal Republic - discusses sectoral structural adjustments, management attitudes and attitudes of banks and trade union attitudes to the adjustment process, problems of...

Based on a selection of economic, social and political variables, develops a typology of developing countries which can be used to study the impact of new technologies on them as well as to assess their capability to absorb new technologies.

Examines whether the relocation of labour-intensive or unskilled assembly activities to developing countries raises overall skill requirements. Argues that these firms may stay dependent on the lead company in the international production network but could also be integrated into the global economy.

Analiza el papel de las iniciativas de desarrollo local en la generación de nuevas oportunidades de empleos decentes y la importancia de la micro y pequeña empresa. Incluye tendencias entre 1990 y 2002.

ILO pub. Working paper on the indirect impact of multinational enterprises on employment in developing countries - considers the theoretical framework of mne's indirect repercussions on the economy of a host country, analyses effects of national income, improved competitiveness of counterpart...