Reviews evidence from economic research on the relationship between financial intermediation, growth and employment, focusing on macroeconomic aspects. Shows how developments in the financial sector do contribute to economic growth and highlights the importance of the ability of firms to raise...

Assesses the effects of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the motor vehicle industry in two areas of Brazil, focusing on the development of regional institutions to support social dialogue. Examines the flow of FDI into the Brazilian motor vehicle industry during the late 1990s, describes the...

Covers the period from 1980s to end of 1990s.

Focuses on cigarette manufacturing in the 1990s.

Based on a survey of 324 women entrepreneurs and women managers conducted in 1999, examines the development of women-owned businesses, profiles women entrepreneurs, their attitudes and the influence of their work on family life, as well as exploring their performance and needs, and the gender...

Examines and compares the factors affecting women's entrepreneurship in small and cottage industries in three countries of the Caribbean.

Based on data from a survey of 1,500 street children, 81 employers from various industries and 95 experts from governmental and nongovernmental organizations.

Analyses the framework and processes of labour relations and social partnership at the national level in Barbados and explores experiences of social dialogue in relation to improving productivity, technical and vocational education, occupational health and safety and in the tourism sector....

Examines procedures and practices adopted during the decommissioning, demolition and disposal of obsolete ships, focusing on occupational safety and health issues and environmental aspects. Reviews existing legal and regulatory tools, assesses previous work undertaken by concerned agencies and...

Examines economic and social factors affecting youth employment in Egypt and describes three national programmes for the promotion of youth employment based on human resources development, direct job creation and support in self-employment and enterprise creation. Describes one public-private...