The inaugural budget of the NDA led government has been a cause of some surprise and disappointment amongst those who were eagerly expecting a new radical dose of neo-liberal reforms. It appeared that the ‘policy paralysis’ of the past government had survive the change brought about...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper discussing trade liberalization trade policies capable of promoting the integration of developing countries into the international economic system - comments on shortcomings of economic development associated with import substitution; examines the need to combine...

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

Reviews the social and economic position of indigenous and tribal people with a view to identifying the role of the cooperative movement in supporting employment and income generation whilst preserving their traditional livelihoods.

Presents the calculation of the cost of basic social protection benefit packages and their affordability in five Asian countries: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Viet Nam.

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...

Based on surveys of 300 micro and small-scale enterprises (MSEs) and 20 business development service (BDS) providers in Thailand and Viet Nam. Examines the types of services provided and identifies different methods of service provision: purchased services, services provided on a commission...

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.