In the first part, Maldonado examines the phenomenon of informal sector apprenticeship, based on surveys in Bamako,Lome, Nouakchott and Yaounde undertaken from 1977 to 1979. He analyses, after vocational training, the functioning of the apprenticeship, describing how the extended family and...

Focuses on white-collar unionism in the private sector in the 1980s. Discusses legal distinctions between blue and white-collar personnel and the unionization of higher-level personnel.

En la presente publicación, se exploran las dimensiones sociales y del mercado de trabajo de la adaptación, a fin de ayudar a los formuladores y planificadores de políticas a elaborar un enfoque holístico centrado en las personas.

Discusses the social impacts of privatization and restructuring of public utilities. Presents some case studies.

Analyses restructuring and the role of social dialogue in Brazil's chemical industry in the 2000s.