Presents an overview of the Hungarian system of performance indicators designed to facilitate the assessment, management and planning of employment promotion programmes.

Reports on the impact of the structural adjustment programme adopted in 1986 on employment.

Studies the impact of flexible specialization on industrial competitiveness and working conditions in two industrial districts, i. e. the shoe industry in the state of Rio Grande do Sul and the autoparts production around the city of Campinas in the state of Sao Paulo. Investigates trends...

Studies equal employment opportunities and integration into the labour market of migrant workers and ethnic minorities in four European countries.

Studies equal employment opportunities and integration into the labour market of migrant workers and ethnic minorities in four European countries.

Analyses the nature, and the socioeconomic and employment implications of the restructuring of small and medium sized enterprises manufacturing motor vehicle components in a central region of Argentina. Uses two models in the analysis (just-in-time, just-enough-resources, total quality control,...

Discusses "sustainable livelihoods" and "environmentally sound technology" as sub-categories of the general concepts of "sustainable development" and "environmental soundness" drawn up by the Rio Earth Summit. Reviews related literature and considers the operational relevance of these concepts.

Deals with the linkages among growth, employment and environmental pollution or degradation, by analysing the national press coverage of environmental issues. Takes into account political and socioeconomic transformations from 1973 to 1992.