Based on a survey conducted among 200 foreign workers living in the metropolitan city of Caracas, in April and May 1991.

Based on a survey carried out in 1992. Identifies various factors influencing the degree of trade unionization of women. Studies the concentration and growth of women's employment in part-time work and the small firm sector. Covers the relationship between union membership and the extent of...

Based on a survey conducted in Lagos and Zaria during 1992 which included 210 interviews in each city with entrepreneurs across seven branches: tailoring, leather-work, wood-work, construction, retailing, metal-work and transport.

Evaluates market-oriented Business Centres that were set up with the technical assistance of the ILO and compares them with those set up by other agencies. Shows that if business centres develop accessible products, tailored to the specific needs of micro entrepreneurs, financial sustainability...

Presents the results of a survey of 35 banks and financial institutions in 1987.

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...