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.

The working paper Promoting youth employment through activation strategies provides an overview of the main features of youth activation strategies around the world. It covers strategies implemented in 33 selected countries from different regions with a view to contributing to the discussion on...

Examines economic and social factors affecting youth employment in Egypt and describes three national programmes for the promotion of youth employment based on human resources development, direct job creation and support in self-employment and enterprise creation. Describes one public-private...

Outlines initiatives that employers and employers' organizations can take to stimulate youth employment. Describes measures in the areas of: creating a positive environment for job creation; enhancing employability; promoting youth entrepreneurship; and promoting equality at work for young women...

Reviews the principal approaches to social dialogue in the Americas since the 1940s and explores the role of social dialogue as a means of adjustment to the processes of globalization and economic and technological change. Discusses the role of social dialogue in relation to the public sector...

Reviews the principal approaches to social dialogue in the Americas since the 1940s and explores the role of social dialogue as a means of adjustment to the processes of globalization and economic and technological change. Discusses the role of social dialogue in relation to the public sector...

Examina el papel del turismo en el desarrollo de las comunidades indígenas. Propone un instrumento orientado a facilitar la autoevaluación y analiza el impacto de los códigos de conducta en el desarrollo sostenible del turismo.