ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on basic needs satisfaction and industrialization policy regarding food products in Mexico - analyses food consumption among low income families and income distribution and indicates changes in habits; calculates annual food industry gross domestic product growth...

Analyses the food manufacturing sector in India, focusing on the production of bakery products, savouries and fish products in the city of Mumbai.

Reviews the organization of occupational safety and health (OSH) at the national level in Thailand and, based on a survey of 23 small and medium size enterprises, examines the situation in manufacturing industries. Outlines a development plan for OSH and the environment and makes recommendations...

This study analyses the set up and the economic, social and employment benefits of Entrepreneur Cooperatives ( ECs) as well as the reasons for their not being more widely used. Based on theoretical and empirical research as well as the documentation of 69 Internet appearances by ECs from all...

Based on a survey of 400 enterprises, draws conclusions about the length, methodology, impact and costs of social auditing undergone during the past two years.

Based on a questionnaire survey of 30 banks and related financial institutions in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho. Identifies the credit demand by micro and small enterprises versus the lending supply by banks and credit or donor institutions. Recommends provision of appropriate training...

Based on a questionnaire survey of 30 banks and related financial institutions in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho. Identifies the credit demand by micro and small enterprises versus the lending supply by banks and credit or donor institutions. Recommends provision of appropriate training...

Provides guidance on assessing the effect of external influences on employment in small enterprises. Covers three topics of assessment: profiling small enterprises and small enterprise employment; assessing the policy, legal and regulatory framework for small enterprise development; and...