This publication was prepared within the context of the wishes expressed by the Food and Drink Industries Committee of the ILO. In Resolution No. 32 concerning various forms of employment (temporary, casual, part-time, seasonal and contract workers) in the food and drink industries requested...

Chapter 5 examines "Safety and health issues in respect of women workers in the food and drink industries". The paper provides information on the impact of technological progress in the sector; identifies the general hazards encountered; describes the injuries and diseases suffered by workers and...

Provides an overview of the ILO's approach and experience of small enterprise development through the of use mass media.

Discusses small enterprise development and private sector development as key methods for alleviating poverty.

Analyses the policy, legal and regulatory framework for small enterprise development; and assesses markets and the business environment for small enterprises.

Examines the functioning of micro and small enterprises in the Caribbean and the constraints they face. Draws conclusions from the existing constraints and develops new ideas for improved policy, regulatory and supporting frameworks. Includes the text of Recommendation concerning general...

Presents a general overview on the food and beverage production, followed by a survey carried out in 2003 in selected cities, villages, and country sites. Describes measures intending to integrate related informal and formal sectors.

ILO pub. Working paper comprising a case study of the impact of multinational enterprises on industrial sector employment trends in Ireland since 1966 - includes degree of penetration, country of origin and size of enterprise in considering impact on employment creation, employment security,...