Provides an historically based analysis of Afghanistan's current socio-economic situation and the implications of this for reconstruction and employment creation.

Based on data from 13 assessments of business development services (BDS) markets. Explores the stage of development of various BDS markets and examines how organizations can assess the potential for their development. Discusses common preconceptions about BDS markets and identifies similarities...

Comprises six papers which explore the labour and social aspects of economic integration in North and South America during the 1990s. Reviews the activities of Mercosur in the labour and social security areas and investigates the content and impact of the North American Agreement on Labour...

Based mainly on a comparative study of informal finance in Uganda and India in 2001. Investigates sources of finance used by informal operators to start their enterprises and examines trends in the use of formal versus informal financial services. Explores potential links between formal and...

Based on surveys conducted in the Vsevolozhsk and Priozersk districts from June through August 2000. Reviews the extent of child labour in the region and provides analysis of the children's attitudes and expectations.

Provides an overview of the street trading sector in South Africa, examines organizational issues and investigates the strategies of three organizations: the Informal Trade Management Board, the Gauteng Hawkers Association and the Self Employed Women's Union. Discusses how to strengthen the...

Examines the existing gap between the positions of female and male workers and opportunities open to women and men. Highlights the costs to society of inequality and suggests policies that could be adopted by governments and other measures to promote gender equality.

Reviews the theoretical foundations and characteristics of unemployment insurance and its effects on the labour market and explores features of Latin American labour markets and unemployment insurance. Examines current legislation on severance pay and unemployment insurance in the region and...