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...

Provides a synthesis of the findings from the WED (Women's Enterprise Development) Study entitled "Job, Gender and Small Enterprises in Africa", carried out in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zambia in 2002. Identifies ways in which governments, the ILO, donors, NGOs and the private sector can improve...

Examines how the qualitative aspects of employment in small enterprises can be improved. Investigates the relationships between job quality and enterprise size and describes practical experiences in the areas of: increasing training and knowledge for workers in small enterprises; integrating...

Reviews problems and needs of a number of Thai urban-based micro and small enterprises (MSEs). Based upon a survey of MSEs in Bangkok and urban Phetchaburi, carried out during April-June 1999. Includes the text of ILO Recommendation concerning General Conditions to Stimulate Job Creation in...

Reviews international best practice in the area of business development services (BDS) for small and medium-sized enterprises and assesses the potential for replication of some of the more promising approaches in Thailand. Includes the text of the ILO Recommendation concerning General Conditions...

Based on surveys of poor households in Thailand and Zambia carried out in 2000. Uses a sustainable livelihood approach to explore the livelihood problems experienced by these households during economic crisis and examines their survival strategies and coping mechanisms. Identifies types of...

Examines policies and programmes that can assist young people in generating self-employment opportunities. Reviews the purpose, design and implementation of enterprise-based youth employment policies and investigates programme support measures such as skills training, business counselling,...

Provides guidance on assessing the effect of external influences on employment in small enterprises. Covers three topics of assessment: profiling small enterprises and small enterprise employment; assessing the policy, legal and regulatory framework for small enterprise development; and...

Provides guidance on assessing the effect of external influences on employment in small enterprises. Covers three topics of assessment: profiling small enterprises and small enterprise employment; assessing the policy, legal and regulatory framework for small enterprise development; and...

This training guide aims to improve market access for women in the informal economy, as well as women-operated micro enterprises.