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Africa Regional

Botswana

  • Socio economic impact study labour-based road maintenance demonstration project - Final report
    September 2002.
  • Training and establishment of labour-based contractors in Botswana - PDF 703 Kb
    E. Rametse, ASIST Bulletin Issue no. 12. September 2001. Harare. ILO/ASIST
  • The District Road Improvement and Maintenance Programme – Better roads and job creation in Malawi
    Hagen, S and Relf, C., ILO, 1988

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Congo Brazzaville

Côte d'Ivoire

The Democratic Republic of Congo

Ethiopia

  • Labour-based maintenance of federal roads in Ethiopia - PDF 549 Kb
    Agingu, J., in ASIST Bulletin Issue no. 17. March 2004. Harare. ILO/ASIST
  • Rapi Baseline Survey - Final Assessment Report (Ethiopia)
    ILO, 2003
  • Capacity building project for management of urban infrastructure upgrading using labour-based methods, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Concept paper
    ILO ASIST/SRO Addis, 2002Tigray and Wollo road rehabilitation project (TWRRP). Project evaluation. Ethiopian Road Authority Ethiopia. 2001

  • Labour-based road construction and maintenance programme project ETH/87/01A/IDA - Final report
    J. Marshall, International Labour Office (ILO); Ethiopian Transport Construction Authority, Rural Roads Department
  • Demonstration project of labour based rural road construction and maintenance in Ethiopia - Final report
    Project ETH/84/02A/IDA, Ethiopian Transport Construction Authority, Rural Roads Department
  • Ethiopia: Tigray and Wollo Road Rehabilitation Project. Project document
    1995

Ghana

Guinea Conakry

Kenya

  • Strategy for Economic and Social Recovery
    Government of Kenya. 2001.
  • Site Supervisor Course for labour-based and community-managed upgrading
    of urban low-income settlements
    Basic Course Manual - PDF 2,954 Kb
    Skills Course Manual - PDF 6,771 Kb
    Supervisor's Site Reference Handbook - PDF 3,905 Kb
    Andreas Beusch, Marie Winsvold, ILO ASIST Africa, International Labour Office, Geneva, 2002
  • The Rural Access Roads Programme – Appropriate technology in Kenya
    J. De Veen, ILO, 1993
  • International course for engineers and managers of labour-based road construction and maintenance: Course notes Volume 1 & 2: Lecturer's notes Volume 3; Curriculum Volume 4
    A. Beusch and J. De Veen, ILO, 1991

Lesotho

  • Final Evaluation of Project LES/00/V01
    2003.
  • Community involvement in labour-based urban upgrading, experiences from Maseru, Lesotho
    M. Kasure and T. Stenstrom. A paper presented at the 10th Regional Seminar for Labour-based Practitioners, Arusha, Tanzania, October 2004. ILO/ASIST.
  • Road construction and upgrading (ROCAU) – Training guidelines; Training manual and Overhead slides
    Labour Construction Unit (LCU), Lesotho, 1999.
  • Road maintenance and regravelling (ROMAR) using labour-based methods – Handbook and workbook
    Andersson, C and Beusch, A., IT Pubs., 1997.
  • Improve your construction business series: Pricing and bidding: Handbook and workbook; Site management: Handbook and workbook; Business management: Handbook and workbook
    Andersson, C et al. ILO.
  • Transformation of the Labour Construction Unit from an executing to contract supervisory agency
    In ILO/MART Development of small-scale contracing workshop, Harare, 27th November – 1st December 1995 report. AT. Lehobo, ILO/ASIST, Harare, 1995.

Madagascar

Malawi

  • Rural Accessibility and Mobility Pilot Activity (RAMPA) in Malawi - PDF 110 Kb
    C. Lema, In ASIST Bulletin No. 18. September 2004. Harare, ILO/ASIST
  • A guide to Integrated Rural Accessibility Planning in Malawi - PDF 698 Kb
    Rob Dingen, Harare, 2000. ILO/ASIST
  • Report of the final evaluation mission regarding the Pilot Integrated Rural Transport Project – Phase II
    J. Sadalaki, et al. 1996. ILO/UNDP/Government of Malawi

Mali

Mozambique

  • Cost Comparison Study: Mozambique Regional Roads
    IT Transport, Maputo, Directorate of Regional Roads (DER), ANE, 2003.
  • Re-opening Mozambique – Lessons learned from the Feeder Roads Programme - PDF 1,668 Kb
    Scott Wilson, Maputo, 2002. ILO/UNDP

Namibia

  • Institutional frameworks at policy level - PDF 2,048 Kb
    G. Sibanda, In ASIST Bulletin No. 14, September 2002. ILO/ASIST
  • White paper on labour-based works policy
    Ministry of Works, Transport and Communication, Government of Namibia, 1999

Sierra Leone

South Africa

  • See also: http://www.epwp.gov.za
  • Expanding employment in public works in South Africa
    S. Phillips, In ASIST Bulletin No. 18. September 2004. ILO/ASIST
  • Northern province labour-intensive rural roads maintenance programme (LIRRMP). A technical assistance programme for the Northern Province Provincial Government
    Department for International Development (DFID), Northern Province Provincial Government, 2003.
  • Gundo Lashu: The labour intensive rural roads maintenance programme in Limpopo. Programme overview, achievements and outlook
    Northern Province Road Agency (NPRA), 2003.
  • Targeted procurement in the Republic of South Africa – An independent assessment - PDF 1,310 Kb
    T.E. Manchidi and I. Harmond, 2002
  • Procurement – A tool to address key development and social issues - PDF 2,048 Kb
    D. Sahle, In ASIST Bulletin No. 14. September 2002. ILO/ASIST
  • The Code of good practice in South Africa: A description - PDF 8 Kb
    ILO
  • Basic conditions of employment act, 1997 – Ministerial Determination: Special Public Works Programmes - PDF 34 Kb
    Government Gazette South Africa, January 2002, Government of South Africa
  • Basic conditions of employment act, 1997 – Code of good practice for employment and conditions of work for Special Public Works Programmes - PDF 51 Kb
    Government Gazette South Africa, January 2002, Government of South Africa
  • Employment and poverty reduction through targeted procurement
    Terje Tessem, International Labour Organisation, 2000.
  • An introduction to targeted procurement. Targeted procurement: The use of Public Sector Procurement as an instrument of social policy
    Strategic Procurement Systems, R.B. Watermeyer, et al. 2000.

Sudan

  • Report on a joint ILO/UNICEF mission to evaluate progress and planning
    Project SUD/97/C01 & 007 construction of the Nyala - Id El Fursan road South Darfur State, Sudan. Charles Williams, ILO/UNICEF, 1999.
  • Labour-intensive special public works programmes El Obeid district - Kordofan region, El Fasher district - Darfur region
    Consultancy for appropriate building technology, J. Eijgelaar, 1989.
  • Interim report on water conservation, harvesting and flood control
    Special public works programme El Fasher District, Darfur region. R.F. Camacho, International Labour Office (ILO), 1990.

Tanzania

  • Employment creation in municipal services delivery in Eastern Africa - Improving living conditions and providing jobs for the poor. Programme Implementation Final Report. - PDF 21 Mb
    ILO, July 2006
  • Comparative study on the impact of labour-based and equipment-based methods in road works in Tanzania
    Ministry of Works (MoW), 2004.
  • Employment creation in municipal service delivery in Eastern Africa – Improving living conditions and providing jobs for the poor. Programme Brief
    ILO, 2003.
  • Programme Document – Taking the use of labour-based technology to scale
    Ministry of Works (MoW), 2003.
  • Independent evaluation: Hanna Nassif community based settlement upgrading phase II. Kinondoni district, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
    National Income Generation Programme. IT Transport, University College of Lands and Architectural Studies (UCLAS); International Labour Organisation, 2002.
  • Pemba Small-scale Irrigation Project evaluation report
    R. Dingen, ILO, 2001.
  • Community contracts in urban infrastructure works – Practical lessons from experience
    J. Tournée and W. Van Esch, 2001.
  • Sustainable community managed and labour-based upgrading of low-income settlements – International training course for engineers and town planners. Handbook; Workbook; Trainer's notes
    J. Fransen and H. Goldie-Scot, ILO, 2000.
  • Hanna Nassif urban upgrading project phase II, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, URT/97/032/A09. Study on implementation of community managed and labour-based works using community and private contracts: Consultancy report
    John Clifton and Wilma Van Esch, Wilma, ILO, 2000.
  • Hanna Nassif community-based infrastructure upgrading project phase II. Baseline study and mid-term impact assessment
    University College of Lands and Architectural Studies (UCLAS); International Labour Organisation (ILO), 1998.
  • Evaluation of Hanna Nassif community based urban upgrading project phase I
    John Lupala et al., ILO, Ford Foundation, NIGP, UNDP; Government of Tanzania, 1997.
  • A guide to Integrated Rural Accessibility Planning in Tanzania – Gender integrated version
    E. Mhina, ILO Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), 1997.
  • Makete Integrated Rural Transport Project – The transport demand of rural households: Findings from a village-level travel survey. Volume 1 – Main report and Volume II – Annexes to main report
    I. Barwell and C. Malmberg-Calvo, ILO, 1989.
  • Rural roads maintenance programme Mbeya and Tanga regions: Project appraisal
    J. Berg and T. Borchgrevink, 1989.
  • Rural roads maintenance programme Mbeya-Tanzania URT 8606 NORAD report. Training and labour-based activities
    K. Watkins and D. Salhe, ILO, 1989.
  • Rural roads maintenance programme Mbeya and Tanga regions, Tanzania: Project review
    I. Johansen et al. 1987.
  • Women studies: Research report on participation of women in the rural roads maintenance programme in Mbeya and Tanga regions in Tanzania
    University of Dar es Salaam, Institute of Development Studies, 1987.
  • Rural roads maintenance programme in Tanga and Mbeya regions. Labour availability assessment and guidelines for evaluation. Final report
    CTP 60. K.G. Vaidya and M.S. Bagachwa, International Labour Organisation, 1986.
  • TAN 036 rural roads maintenance programme Mbeya and Tanga regions, Tanzania. Project review
    G. Hjelbak, et al. Ministry of Communication and Works (Tanzania); NORAD

Togo

Uganda

  • Support to the Labour-based Policy Promotion Committee: Terminal Evaluation Mission
    J. Mutabazi, Government of Uganda, ILO, Danida, 2000.
  • Project of the Government of Uganda UGA/97/ Support to the labour-based policy promotion committee. Project document
    Government of Uganda, 1997.
  • An opportunity for employment creation, labour-based technology in roadworks – the macro-economic dimension
    SETP No. 5. ILO
  • Masulita rehabilitation project. Project review report
    Ms Wanyama, J. Ssekatatwa, E. Lyby, M. Kuiper, Government of Uganda; DanEduc A/S; ILO, 1995.

Zambia

  • Contractor's Handbook for labour-based road works - PDF 1,855 Kb
    Roads Training School, Roads Department, Ministry of Works and Supply, Republic of Zambia, 2004
  • Development of contractor registration scheme with a focus on small scale civil work contractors - PDF 555 Kb
    Uriyo, A., J. Mwila and L. Jensen, National Council for Construction and ILO, September 2004
  • Manual for supervision of labour based road rehabilitation works - PDF 5,896 Kb
    Tembo, S. and F. Blokhuis, ILO, 2004
  • Development of contractor registration scheme with a focus on small scale civil works contractors
    2004.
  • Start your own waste collection service. Training manuals
  • Start your own water distribution service. Training manuals
  • Assessment of the impact of the training of community-based enterprises in Lusaka - PDF 1,215 Kb
    Stenstrom, T. In ASIST Bulletin Issue no. 16, September 2003.
  • Sustainable Lusaka Programme (SLP) project evaluation report
  • Joint Final Evaluation, Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Feeder Roads
    March 2002
  • Lessons Learned and Possible Scenarios for the Future
    April 2001
  • Community partnered procurement/community contracting
    Support to sustainable Lusaka programme WEDC. Sohail M. Khan, 1999.
  • A report on institutional audit and capacity building in environmental planning and management
    Management Services Board, Lusaka City Council, Sustainable Lusaka Programme, 1999.
  • Sustainable Lusaka programme solid waste management
    A report prepared by Irish Aid. Mary Jennings, 1998.
  • Sustainable Lusaka programme. Project of the Government of the Republic of Zambia: Project document
    UNDP/Government of Zambia, 1997.
  • Guidelines for implementation of works ZAM/90/005 project urban self help (PUSH)
    J. Tournée et al., ILO; WFP, 1995.
  • Project Urban Self Help (PUSH). Report for ZAM/91/MO1/NAD Training in labour-based road construction
    J. Tournée, ILO, 1991.

Zimbabwe

  • A case study of the impact of selected access interventions in two rural districts of Zimbabwe - PDF 1,215 Kb
    C. Lema, In ASIST Bulletin Issue no. 16. September 2003
  • Socio economic impact assessment of selected access interventions in Zaka and Chipinge Rural District of Zimbabwe
    ILO. 2003
  • Rural transport study in three districts of Zimbabwe:
    - Volume 1: Main report presenting the findings from the survey in Zaka, Rushinga and Chipinge Districts
    - Volume 2: The transport burden on women and girls in Zimbabwe's rural areas
    - Volume 3: The transport need generated by agricultural activities
    - Volume 4: Annexes to the rural travel and transport study in Zaka, Rushinga and Chipinge

Americas Regional

Argentina

Bolivia

  • Políticas de contratación pública y modalidades de organización legal en Perú, Bolivia y Ecuador - Acceso de las micro y pequeñas empresas a los contratos públicos para obras y servicios - PDF 264 Kb
    José Yeng y Serge Cartier van Dissel, Oficina Subregional de la OIT para los Países Andinos, Lima, 2003

Ecuador

  • Políticas de contratación pública y modalidades de organización legal en Perú, Bolivia y Ecuador - Acceso de las micro y pequeñas empresas a los contratos públicos para obras y servicios - PDF 264 Kb
    José Yeng y Serge Cartier van Dissel, Oficina Subregional de la OIT para los Países Andinos, Lima, 2003

El Salvador

Honduras

Nicaragua

  • Modelo de simulación para el impacto macroeconómico de una estrategia de actividades basadas en la mano de obra en Nicaragua - PDF 150 Kb
    Proyecto NIC/97/M01/NET, OIT, Managua, 2000

Paraguay

Peru

  • Políticas de contratación pública y modalidades de organización legal en Perú, Bolivia y Ecuador - Acceso de las micro y pequeñas empresas a los contratos públicos para obras y servicios - PDF 264 Kb
    José Yeng y Serge Cartier van Dissel, Oficina Subregional de la OIT para los Países Andinos, Lima, 2003
  • Estudio económico financiero del mantenimiento de caminos rurales en el ámbito municipal - PDF 205 Kb
    Emilio Salomon, Oficina Subregional de la OIT para los Países Andinos, Lima. 1998

Asia Regional

Bangladesh

  • Report on Work Norms and Wage Rates for Food Assisted Work in Bangladesh - PDF 466 Kb
    Dhaka, May 1997

Cambodia

  • Rural Infrastructure Publication No. 4, Jobs or machines - Comparative Analysis of Rural Road Work in Cambodia - PDF 1,258 Kb
    Paul Munters, International Labour Organisation, 2003
  • Socio Economic Series No 9. Rural Transporters, A Survey of Transport Business in Rural Cambodia
    Bas Rozemuller, Panha Thou and Samrith Yan, International Labour Organisation
  • Socio Economic Series No 8. Rural Transport Studies, Three Baseline Surveys in Cambodia - PDF 2,083 Kb
    Bas Rozemuller, Panha Thou and Samrith Yan, International Labour Organisation, January 2002
  • Pavement Options Series No 1. Labour Based Stone Paved Roads - PDF 4,400 Kb
    Samer Al-Fayad, International Labour Organisation, December 2001
  • Socio Economic Series No 7. Labour Contractors Progress Survey - PDF 1,640 Kb
    Chhieu Veyara and Dara Johnston, International Labour Organisation, August 2001
  • Socio Economic Series No 6. Outcomes of ILO support to the Bovel and Barai Irrigation Systems - PDF 1,895 Kb
    Warren Hoye, Internationla Labour Organisation, August 2001
  • Socio Economic Series No 5. Evaluation of Farm Level Impact of Barai Irrigation System - PDF 2,755 Kb
    Allebachew Kassie, International Labour Organisation, May 2001
  • Socio Economic Series No 4, Rural Inland Water Transport - PDF 2,031 Kb
    Damien Vella, International Labour Organisation, January 2001
  • Socio Economic Series No 3, Household Travel and Transport Analysis - PDF 2,068 Kb
    Bas Rozemuller, Panha Thou and Samrith Yan, International Labour Organisation, September 2000
  • Socio Economic Series No 2, Employment in ILO supported Road Construction and Maintenance - PDF 511 Kb
    Judith Zweers and Alebachew Kassie, International Labour Organisation, August 2000
  • Socio Economic Series No 1, Traffic Characteristics around Puok Market - PDF 5,827 Kb
    Bas Rozemuller, Sovithea Khun and Samrith Yan, International Labour Organisation, February 2000

India

  • Integrated Rural Accessibility Planning at the Gram Panchayat Level, Orissa State- PDF 3,316 Kb
    International Labour Organisation, 2006
  • Situation Analysis of Rural Road Maintenance in Madhya Pradesh, Volume I: Strategy Elements and Options for Reforms- PDF 1,208 Kb
    International Labour Organisation, 2005
  • Situation Analysis of Rural Road Maintenance in Madhya Pradesh, Volume II: Policy, Institutional and Financial Aspects- PDF 658 Kb
    International Labour Organisation, 2005
  • Integrated Rural Accessibility Planning, Application in Rajasthan - PDF 4,426 Kb
    Ashoke Sarkar, International Labour Organisation, 2004
  • India State of Orissa, Integrated Rural Accessibility Planning Gram Panchayat Level - PDF 1,337 Kb
    International Labour Organisation, 2004
  • Strategy Document for a Labour Based Programme in Jabalpur District - PDF 180 Kb
    Madhya Pradesh, Kirit Vaidya, International Labour Organisation, 2002
  • Construction and Maintenance of Rural Roads by the Public and Private Sectors - PDF 204 Kb
    International Labour Organisation, 1996
  • The application of appropriate technology in road construction and maintenance - PDF 231 Kb
    International Labour Organisation, 1981

Indonesia

  • Poverty Strategy Document Indonesia - PDF 640 Kb
    ASIST-AP 2001
  • Perspectives on Rural Infrastructure Development: Workshop findings, Identifying the Needs and Priorities of Local Governments - PDF 293 Kb
    Danang Parikesit, ILO Consultant, January 2002
  • Perspectives on Rural Infrastructure Development: Workshop findings, Role of the Central Government in the decentralization process of rural infrastructure development - PDF 326 Kb
    Mary Braithwaite, ILO Consultant, December 2001
  • The Yogyakarta Initiative: The Role of Rural Transport in Supporting Local Social and Economic Developement
    Danang Parikesit, ILO Consultant, January 2002
  • Technical Manual on Labour-based Road Construction Methods (Pedoman Teknis) - PDF 4,354 Kb

Lao PDR

  • Lao Houaphan Household survey - PDF 952 Kb
    Chloe Pearse, International Labour Organisation, June 2006
  • Review of Rural Road Maintenance in Lao PDR: Current Status, Issues and Options - PDF 1,172 Kb
    Kirit Vaidya and Pisit Tusanasorn, August 2004
  • Use of Labour based works Technology in the Smallholder Development Project, Feasibility Study - PDF 1,560 Kb
    Bjorn Johannessen, International Labour Organisation, February 2002. (1,560Kb)
  • Strategy Document for a Labour-based Road Works Programme in Lao PDR - PDF 536 Kb
    Bjorn Johannessen and Geoff Edmonds, Project LAO/90/M01FRG, Vientiane December 1996
  • Technical Manual Labour Based Road Construction Methods - PDF 1,795 Kb
    Bjorn Johannessen, International Labour Organisation 1997
  • Labour Based Road Construction and Maintenance Technology, Course Notes for the National Polytechnic Institute - PDF 3,446 Kb
    Bjorn Johannessen, International Labour Organisation 1997
  • IRAP Laos Issue Paper 1, Access and Income Generating Activities - PDF 294 Kb
    Chris Donnges, UNDP/Sida/ILO, 1998
  • IRAP Laos Issue Paper 2, Guidelines on Integrated Rural Accessibility Planning, The Laos Experience - PDF 260 Kb
    Chris Donnges, UNDP/Sida/ILOn, 1998
  • IRAP Laos Issue Paper 3, Rural Road Planning, Recommendations fo Improving the Rural Road Network in Lao PDR - PDF 155 Kb
    Chris Donnges, UNDP/Sida/ILO, 1998
  • IRAP Laos Issue Paper 4, Integrated Rural Accessibility Planning and Community Participation in Rural Infrastructure Development - PDF 127 Kb
    Chris Donnges, International Labour Organisation, 1999
  • Household Survey Report of Five Selected Sekong Villages - PDF 1,319 Kb
    Nadia Guillin, UNDP/ILO 1999. (1,319Kb)
  • Impact Assessment Report IRAP Laos - PDF 46 Kb
    Chris Donnges & Linda Deelen, UNDP/ESCAP/ILO, 1999
  • Guidelines for Transport Infrastructure Inventory, Preparation of Transport Network Analysis - PDF 32 Kb
    Chris Donnges, International Labour Organsiation, 1999

Nepal

  • Decent Civil Works in Nepal and Thailand: From Research to Action Planning- PDF 2,211 Kb
    David Tajgman, International Labour Office, 2005
  • Integrated Rural Accessibility Planning, Guidelines for Nepal - PDF 2,507 Kb
    ILO-DoLIDAR, 2003

Philippines

  • History of Labour-based and Labour-based Technology in the Philippines and Implementation of LBES - PDF 85 Kb
    P. A. Leoncio, ILO, September 2000
  • Technical Audit for Labour-based/Equipment Supported Infrastructure Projects in the Philippines - PDF 364 Kb
    P. A. Leoncio, ILO, January 2000

Solomon Islands

  • Discussion Paper: Road Rehabilitation & Maintenance Strategy in Solomon Islands - PDF 236 Kb
    Mukesh Gupta, International Labour Organization

Sri Lanka

  • Training Needs Assessment for Rural Roads Construction and Maintenance - PDF 493 Kb
    June 2004

Thailand

  • Planning and Implementing Local Infrastructure Works, Guidelines for Tambon Administrations - PDF 1,813 Kb
    ILO ASIST Asia Pacific, 2004
  • Small Scale Contracting, Strengthening Local Capacity for Sustainable Rural Infrastructure in Thailand - PDF 4,193 Kb
    Aniruth Thongchai, 2004
  • Advisory Report on Further Involvement ASIST-AP - PDF 153 Kb
    Aniruth Thongchai, 2002

Vietnam

  • Private Sector Participation in the Road Network Improvement Project, Mission Report - PDF 962 Kb
    Bjorn Johannessen, August 2003
  • Private Sector Participation in the Road Network Improvement Project, Mission Report - PDF 447 Kb
    Bjorn Johannessen, November 2002
  • Small-Scale Contracting for Infrastructure Works in Vietnam - PDF 238 Kb
    Peter Bentall, December 2001
  • Social Safety Nets, Public Works and Employment in the Infrastructure and Construction Sectors, Construction Sectors - PDF 205 Kb
    Harry O. Sandberg, December 1999
  • Local Resource-Based Infrastructure Planning in Vietnam - PDF 237 Kb
    Nori T. Palarca, 2001

Arab States

Iraq

  • Opportunities for More Employment-Intensive Infrastructure
  • Guidelines for Optimizing Local Employment in Infrastructure Reconstruction and Development Programmes in Iraq
  • International Employment Conference on Iraq adopts Plan and Declaration on combatting massive unemployment - www.ilo.org/public/english/bureau/inf/news/2004/iraq.htm

Europe and Central Asiae

Azerbaijan


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