Examines regional economic development activities in the MESTA region. Analyses how well the region has responded to the changes caused by globalization while maintaining local employment and stimulating job growth. Describes locally based initiatives for economic development and assesses ILO...

Covers the period from 1956 to 1992.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper, cost benefit analysis of solar energy power generation in developing countries - discusses economic implications of choice of technology and its impact on irrigation, the household, and community electric power distribution; considers the role of USA development...

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.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the commercialization of agricultural equipment generated by research and development in Bangladesh - describes the institutional framework for developing prototypes; outlines farmer's attitudes to innovations; contrasts private sector success in marketing new...

Covers the period from 1956 to 1992.

Reviews the evidence about the link between access to microfinance and women's empowerment.