During the 1970s and early 1980s the ILO carried out a number of studies on the informal sector in large urban centres of developing countries, including Accra, Lome, Yaounde, Dakar and Kaolack. These studies failed to elaborate on the nature and extent of the relationship between the informal...

In recognition of the economic role of informal sector activities, identifies factors that influence the decision by microenterprises to conform or not to conform to national-level labour and tax obligations.

Reviews the current classification of enterprises in Thailand and describes how it can be improved. Briefly describes the informal sector. Briefly discusses the contribution of the informal sector and small enterprises to economic development. Includes in an annex the text of ILO Recommendation...

Analyses the economic, social and labour market situation in Panama and proposes policies to promote decent work.

Discusses economic and employment conditions in Turkey and suggests ways of improving them in order to reduce the flow of Turkish workers to Germany.

Examines the employment situation in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, focusing on the effects of events in neighbouring Afghanistan. Highlights the impact of radical Islamic groups, drug production and trade, migration and refugee movements, trade restrictions and increased external...