Briefly looks at the links between work organization, productivity and working conditions. Discusses the advantages which can be gained by using appropriate tools and techniques and improving working conditions and safety. Based on 24 case studies which cover a broad range of forestry activities.

Describes and assesses micro-finance schemes operating in the Kalookan City, Quezon City and Marikina.

Looks into the role of credit unions as a channel for financial aid to the poor, with particular emphasis on assistance from USAID between 1968 and 1992. Suggests that more internal financing would help credit cooperatives achieve greater self-sufficiency.

Covers trends in the 1980s and 1990s. Includes case studies of social and labour policies in eight companies.

The aim of this working paper is to examine the situation with respect to employment, conditions of work and life and labour relations in four EPZs in the Philippines: the Bataan Export Processing Zone (BEPZ); Mactan Export Processing Zone (MEPZ); Baguio City Export Processing Zone (BCEPZ); and...

Analyses unemployment growth due to economic transition. Evaluates the effectiveness of labour market policies and programmes and their impact from 1994 to 1995. Suggests alternative strategies and programmes for promoting productive employment and reducing unemployment by half by the year 2000..

Examines the dynamics of collective bargaining with regard to implemtation of annual hours schemes, and reviews trends since 1990. Outlines collective agreements concluded in June and July 1993.