Publications and documents

February 2004

1. Major deficiencies in contemporary global governance

   29 February 2004

   This article points out the major deficiencies in contemporary global governance which are mentioned in the World Commission report on Social Dimension of Globalisation.

2. Globalization: World Commission urges serious ‘re-think’ by Governments

   29 February 2004

   Policy initiatives and reforms by governments needs re-thinking and to be translated into the kind of social safety nets or development goals which are articulated nationally as well as regionally and then on the international field.

3. Towards fair rules on trade

   29 February 2004

   This article presents the main issues of the World Commission report on Social Dimension of Globalisation retated to multilateral trade rules.

January 2004

1. Active Labour Market Policies Around the World Coping with the consequences of globalization

   01 January 2004

   The book puts forth some powerful arguments in favour of Active labour market policies (ALMPs) as they are utilized in developed, transition and developing countries. It reveals that most countries open to the global economy are those that have put in place ALMPs precisely in order to protect their workers from some of the negative effects of globalization and technological change.

May 2002

1. A Global Alliance for Youth Employment

   01 May 2002

   Recommendations of a high-level panel on youth employment.

February 2002

1. World Council of Churches - ILO Conference on decent work

   01 February 2002

   Summary Report by the Brahma Kumaris who were invited to participate in an inter-faith meeting to discuss the Decent Work Agenda of the WCC-ILO Conference in Geneva from 22-25 February 2002.