Contains two case studies which examine the occupational safety and health issues associated with remote work. The first study covers the petroleum and mining industries, and focuses on the increasing use of long-distance commuting.

Examines the importance of the film and television industry in the South African Development Community (SADC) and provides details of the sector in selected countries. Evaluates segments of the value chain in the region, investigates training opportunities and identifies coordinating bodies and...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on activities and training programmes of the national youth organization in Malaysia - discusses youth unemployment, youth scheme objectives (partic. Integration of rural youth in economic development and community development), institutional framework, activities...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the eradication of child labour and the evolution of youth policy in the USSR - comments on labour legislation concerning the minimum age and employment conditions of young workers, and covers the institution of compulsory education, the social integration of...

Describes the magnitude of youth unemployment around the world and considers the economic, social and individual costs. Examines the role of mainstream education and training in promoting employability and investigates good practices in some 50 examples of innovative training programmes and...

Discusses how the Korean government has responded to labour shortage among small business in the country. It provides a brief historical narrative of how the trainee system came into being, how it was put into effect, and its outcome.

"This report paper contains the report and the main findings of an ILO Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting on Training for High Performance in Enterprises".

Explores how the informal sector should be approached in the light of the mandate of the ILO. Reviews the application of each major category of labour standards to the informal sector.