Discusses the financial significance of Uganda's flower industry, employment practices and working conditions there in, and government policies.

Critically looks at the impact of trade and capital market liberalisation on income distribution and employment. Reviews the theory of trade liberalisation. Discusses labour intensities in trading and non-trading sectors, examines problems encountered in the shift to a liberalised regime and...

ILO pub. Article examining the prospects for eliminating hunger by the year 2000 in the face of global economic recession - discusses existing food shortages, malnutrition, national level food policy measures, the importance of small farm promotion, improved agricultural credit, labour intensive...

Includes comments on the Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167).

Based on a study carried out in the Grahamstown township, examines means available for obtaining the cash required to finance a funeral. Compares and evaluates four types of funeral insurance providers: formal assistance insurers, formal friendly societies and informal non-profit and for-profit...

Based on a survey of 60 economic units in Tunis, scattered in the sectors of production services, commerce, transport and construction, the study attempts to determine to what extent rules and economic activities are followed by economic legislation operators. Special reference is made to social...

Based on data collected during country visits in 2000. Examines recent developments in the supply of relevant training services for workers in micro and small enterprises in the informal sector. Reviews current policies, programmes and projects concerning skills for informal sector operators and...