Using data from a selection of ten countries in Asia and Africa, estimates the macro-economic costs of excluding people with disabilities from the world of work.

Examines the economic significance of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Viet Nam and assesses the policy and legal environment for MSEs in seven key areas: specific MSE policies; business laws and regulations; taxation; labour policy; trade; finance, credit and bankruptcy polices; and...

Examines the emergent issues important to the management of labour migration from Viet Nam. Discusses the problems faced by Vietnamese migrant workers in their countries of destination, as well as the problems they face in Viet Nam in the process of migration and upon their return.

Focuses on semi-formal microfinance organizations. Provides recommendations regarding the legal and regulatory environment, access to capital, capacity building, etc.

Reviews the overall situation of disabled people in Viet Nam and examines relevant legislation and policies and their implementing structures. Describes opportunities for disabled people within the education and training system and investigates employment opportunities.

Provides practical guidance on the design and implementation of sustainable non-formal education and rural skills training programmes. Describes the organization, delivery and evaluation of programmes, financial aspects and the role of government, NGOs and the business sector. Includes case...

Provides a practical tool for the design and implementation of sustainable microfinance interventions, with a particular focus on rural areas. Provides guidance on who to target, how to establish and maintain savings and lending schemes, what kind of training to provide, gender concerns and cost...

Based on a survey carried out in four communes in Yen Bai province in 2000. Evaluates the impact of participation in eight ILO workshops on business awareness and business planning. Examines outcomes relating to business start- up, improvement in existing businesses and improved income.