Comparison of two irrigation schemes, one a government and the other a non-government scheme on the Ewaso Nyiro River in Isiolo District, Kenya. Discussion of the main problems associated with irrigation scheme development in this and similar arid areas. (DÜI-Hns)

Examination of the Chinese economic reforms, notably of the experience of "expanding enterprise autonomy", between 1978 and 1982. Issues considered are a.o. the rationale of the policy in the wider context of reforming economic management in the state sector; the specific nature of the new...

Rückblick auf die Entwicklungen in Costa Rica seit der Entstehung demokratischer Herrschaftsformen in den 40er Jahren und Darstellung der Gefährdung des sozialen und politischen Systems angesichts der gegenwärtigen Wirtschafts- und Verschuldungskrise

Analysis of the mechanisms, in the ideological sphere as well as in the social structure, that have influenced and worsened the situation of women during the last century. Based on a review of relevant literature and field studies. (EVD, gekürzt/DÜI)

The paper examines measurements of unemployment and employment and suggests the additional use of the productivity criterion which is shown to permit the indentification of the genesis of unemployment and wasteful usage of time. Application of the criterion to the estimation of underemployment...