Reports on experiences made regarding new structures and approaches in health services in four countries, with particular reference to the capacity and effectiveness of the social partners.

Study reveals that the majority of ambulatory street vendors in Santiago are heads of household, i.e. the main wage-earners, and have been working as street vendors for a long time. A significant number of women enter this activity when their male partners lose their jobs in the formal sector....

Covers the period from 1980 to 1997.

Analyses labour relations in the Latin American region and provides a detailed analysis of technical cooperation. Discusses some basis for the design of future programmes.

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