Examines the context in which voluntary private initiatives are developing. Reviews 258 codes of conduct, looks at labour issues covered by the codes and considers the relationship between the codes and international labour standards. Investigates social labelling programmes and socially...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on (1) the theoretics and realities of workers self management in Yugoslavia, and (2) investment decision making in self managed enterprises - constitutes part of a WEP research project on population and employment. References.

ILO pub-WEP pub-PREALC pub. Working paper describing the development of a general economic equilibrium basic needs econometric model using as a base the 1975 national accounting matrix of Ecuador - covers production factors, income distribution, savings, investment, trade, etc.; presents a...

Working paper appraising an integrated approach to agricultural development and rural industrialization in 6 developing areas in West Bengal, India. Discusses investment in irrigation facilities, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. Examines the impact on crop yield, nonfarm employment opportunity and...

Identifies important trends in the use of international labour standards (ILS) in equity markets and examines why investors globally are motivated to take up ILS and how they are doing so. Identifies also promising initiatives for dialogue between investors, companies, trade unions and other...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the role of small scale industry within the iron and steel industry in India - outlines industrial development and the emergence of small steel plants; notes obstacles faced; makes a comparison of small and large size of enterprise as regards raw materials,...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper, comparison of the balance of payments, economic growth and employment in Egypt and Turkey - considers relevant development economics issues and economic theories; covers economic structure, labour force participation, the economic role of the public sector, wages,...

Working paper on the commercialization of solar energy technology in developing countries. Discusses theoretical issues and energy policy implications, factors affecting supply and demand, incl. Investment and profitability, costs and the level of state intervention. Analyses in detail (1) water...