Books and reports
July 2016
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Studies on Growth with Equity
Assessment of labour provisions in trade and investment arrangements
13 July 2016
May 2014
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Publication
Transforming Economies: Making industrial policy work for growth, jobs and development - Introduction
05 May 2014
Industrial policy, productive transformation and jobs: Theory, history and practice
March 2014
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Publication
Beyond Macroeconomic Stability: Structural Transformation and Inclusive Development
05 March 2014
This thought-provoking volume goes beyond the narrow conceptualization of macroeconomic stability to explore the link between structural transformation and inclusive development. It examines three thematic pillars: the limits of conventional macroeconomics; the long-run agenda of structural transformation and the development of capabilities; and inequality and its macroeconomic consequences.
January 2014
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Publication
Can Better Working Conditions Improve the Performance of SMEs? An international literature review
16 January 2014
This research has been commissioned by the International Labour Office (ILO) as a contribution to the Global Product 154 and the Area of Critical Importance, Productivity and working conditions in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
April 2012
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Publication
Protecting the Poor: A microinsurance compendium. Vol. II
10 April 2012
Offering a synthesis of new trends and practices in the growing market of microinsurance, this volume will be an invaluable resource for policy-makers and practitioners alike.
September 2011
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Publication
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.
November 2007
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Publication
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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Publication
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.
September 2002
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Corporate success through people. Making International Labour Standards work for you
10 September 2002
Discusses the interrelationship between best management practices and international labour standards by presenting numerous case studies from both large and small companies from different regions and industries.