Books and reports

September 2011

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   Making Globalization Socially Sustainable

   20 September 2011

   Globalization is widely seen as a powerful engine that has the potential to promote growth and development. For many years, however, concerns have also been raised about the effects of globalization on jobs and wages. This has led to questions about the social sustainability of globalization. This volume consists of contributions by leading academic experts who analyse the various channels through which globalization affects jobs and wages.

January 2008

1. 

   Guide for the Preparation of National Action Plans on Youth Employment

   24 January 2008

   This Guide has been developed by the ILO to assist governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations as well as other relevant stakeholders such as youth groups in preparing National Action Plans on Youth Employment (NAPs).

November 2007

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   Microfinance and public policy. Outreach, performance and efficiency.

   12 November 2007

   This book states to aid agencies and governments to consider efficiency as a robust and reliable criterion to guide their decisions on whether continuing or discounting support from microfinance institutions (MFIS).

February 2007

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   Trade and employment: Challenges for policy research

   19 February 2007

   This study provides an impartial view of what can be said, on the relationship between trade and employment, an often contentious issue of public debate. Its focus is on the connections between trade policies, and labour and social policies. It is the outcome of collaborative research between the secretariat of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Labour Office (ILO), addressing such issues tha concern both organizations.

November 2006

1. Making microfinance work. Managing for improved performance

   10 November 2006

   Microfinance has long been recognized as having significant potential to create jobs and reduce poverty. But to meet the twin challenges of growth and sustainability, managers of microfinance institutions (MFIs) must not only understand essential management functions: they must also be armed with innovative ideas and strategies to succeed in today's increasingly competitive environment. This training manual provides a valuable overview of the key management principles necessary to optimize ...

April 2005

1. Guarantee funds for small enterprises. A manual for guarantee fund managers

   25 April 2005

   Explains how credit guarantee funds can facilitate access to finance for small enterprises and reviews the advantages and disadvantages of different models of funds. Provides guidance for guarantee fund managers on eligibility and risk sharing, operating procedures, marketing, pricing and accounting.

July 2003

1. Leasing for Small and Micro Enterprises. A guide for designing and managing leasing schemes in developing countries.

   24 July 2003

   Presents an illustration of the pros and cons of leasing to small and micro enterprises, including an overview of the risks for the financial institution.

April 2003

1. Making insurance work for microfinance institutions: A technical guide to developing and delivering microinsurance

   30 April 2003

   Provides a guide for managers of microfinance institutions (MFIs) on the design and operation of basic insurance products. Introduces fundamental insurance concepts, outlines the prerequisites needed for an MFI and describes the key features of five types of microinsurance products covering life and disability insurance. Explores operational issues involved in managing an insurance product, its control, outsourcing, and pricing.

March 2003

1. Good practice guide: Micro finance for self-employment in industrialized countries

   26 March 2003

December 2002

1. Introduction to microfinance in conflict-affected communities. A training manual

   03 December 2002

   Intended for staff of NGOs, donors, international organizations, and government programmes, describes how to provide financial services to people with low incomes in countries after violence, war, or refugee influx. Covers the selection of implementing agencies, design of microfinance programmes, their application, monitoring and evaluation, etc. Includes references to the literature and websites for further information.