This report presents the results of a review of the economic literature on selected developmental aspects of international trade trends and trade policies in less developed countries between 2000 and 2011. The views expressed are those which were considered by the authors of this report as...

Shows how performance indicators allow a standardized assessment of employment promotion measures.

Discusses the impact of structural adjustment measures on the quality and financing of education.

Traces the restructuring of the National Railways from the first rationalization programmes of the 1960s to the privatization of the first independent railway company in 1993. Focusing on employment and industrial relations, shows how the railway workforce was gradually scaled down and how trade...

Examines whether labour productivity and industrial competitiveness are affected by legislation on dismissals, atypical contracts of employment and unemployment benefits.

ILO pub. Article on a comparison of public sector employment creation programmes in several OECD countries - describes types of sponsors and projects, objectives of reducing unemployment, characteristics and duration of participation, impacts on wages and inflation as well as programme...

ILO pub. Article presenting a rationale and framework for an integrated approach to population policy and human resources planning in the overall context of development planning - describes the type of empirical evidence and policy research required to provide an analytical base for making...