Provides a synthesis of the findings from the WED (Women's Enterprise Development) Study entitled "Job, Gender and Small Enterprises in Africa", carried out in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zambia in 2002. Identifies ways in which governments, the ILO, donors, NGOs and the private sector can improve...

Explores how finance and business development services for micro and small enterprises can be linked without jeopardizing the effectiveness of each service. Reviews examples of linked provision, examines the main costs and benefits for the actors involved and proposes a six-part typology of...

Examines how the qualitative aspects of employment in small enterprises can be improved. Investigates the relationships between job quality and enterprise size and describes practical experiences in the areas of: increasing training and knowledge for workers in small enterprises; integrating...

Examines the extent to which international labour standards (ILS) apply to micro- and small enterprises (MSEs), as the international labour standards is the principal frame of reference for seeking guidance on the design and application of labour legislation in the national context.

Based on a study of 50 micro and small enterprises in the Greater Accra region. Explores the quality of work such enterprises offer and examines the potential demand for services that could enable workers and employers to improve their quality of work.

Examines the potential of the ethno-tourism sector to generate employment and income through small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Ethno-tourism is defined as a specialized type of cultural tourism which focuses on the works of humans rather than nature and attempts to give tourists an...

Reviews problems and needs of a number of Thai urban-based micro and small enterprises (MSEs). Based upon a survey of MSEs in Bangkok and urban Phetchaburi, carried out during April-June 1999. Includes the text of ILO Recommendation concerning General Conditions to Stimulate Job Creation in...

Analyses the constraints faced by women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh, followed by an overview on programmes and projects supporting women entrepreneurs, including training, advice on technology, marketing and financial support. Suggests practical solutions and recommendations that could ease the...