Books and reports

April 2003

1. Challenges and opportunities facing public utilities. Report TMCOPU/2003

   16 April 2003

   Reviews developments and trends in social and employment issues in the sector. Examines the role of multinationals, the impact of mergers and acquisitions, the challenge of renewable energy and sustainable development, water and sanitation and the importance of social dialogue in a rapidly globalizing industry.

November 2002

1. Public Emergency Services: Social dialogue in a changing environment

   27 November 2002

   Explores employment trends and issues in the fire, police and emergency medical services. Examines conditions of employment, occupational safety and health issues, human resources planning and training and the state of social dialogue and rights at work. Covers trends mainly during the 1990s and 2000.

September 2001

1. The impact of decentralization and privatization on municipal services. Report JMMS/2001

   14 September 2001

   Identifies trends in decentralization and privatization and their impact on local government and the quality of public services. Discusses employment issues, dialogue between the social partners, and various regulatory approaches.

November 1999

1. Note on the proceedings. Public utilities. Report TMPU/1999/9

   26 November 1999

   Managing the Privatization and restructuring of Public Utilities (water, gas and electricity). Report for discussion at the Tripartite meeting on Managing the Privatization and restructuring of Public Utilities, TMPU/1999