The working paper Promoting youth employment through activation strategies provides an overview of the main features of youth activation strategies around the world. It covers strategies implemented in 33 selected countries from different regions with a view to contributing to the discussion on...

The growing literature on social protection in Africa has tended to focus on conceptual debates, policy design issues and impact evaluations. To date, there has been relatively little systematic analysis of the ways in which politics and political economy shape policy. This paper outlines a...

Provides case studies and reviews policies and practices relating to work and family responsibilities.

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.

Presents the characteristics of local social dialogue, and how it can contribute to improve labour conditions and businesses in key sectors of the urban economy. Gives insights on how sectoral workers and enterprises can get together with government authorities to discuss issues of common...