The objectives of this study are to review the characteristics of EPZs and their influence on economic growth, export performance and employment in Sri Lanka. Working conditions and labour relations within the zones, with special reference to the situation of women workers, will also be...

Presents an overview of labour migration in Sri Lanka and reviews the legislative framework, government policy and private initiatives concerning female migrant workers.

Based on data from 13 assessments of business development services (BDS) markets. Explores the stage of development of various BDS markets and examines how organizations can assess the potential for their development. Discusses common preconceptions about BDS markets and identifies similarities...

Covers the period from 1980s to end of 1990s.

ILO pub-wep pub. Working paper on implications of rural area labour market characteristics for child labour and fertility behaviour in South East Asia, esp. Bangladesh - illustrates, with a village case study, the impact of wage rates, seasonal unemployment, nonfarm employment employment...

Shows that diffusion of microelectronic machinery has not progressed far and that labour displacement effects do not appear very important at this stage.

Working paper comprising a case study of the impact of men's circular internal migration on non-migrating rural women farmers in two Kalimantan forest villages in Borneo, Indonesia. Explains survey methodology. Discusses the social role of migration in their traditional culture. Considers social...