Technology, employment and development implications of new and renewable sources of energy; an analytical survey of current literature.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper comprising a literature survey on the economic implications and social implications of alternative energy policies for new and renewable energy sources in developing countries - includes solar energy, wind power and biomass; discusses employment, technology, environmental and economic development effects; technical and financial performance; implications for international relations and trade. Glossary, illustrations and references.