Publications

January 1998

1. The situation of child labour in Thailand: a comprehensive report

   01 January 1998

   A comprehensive report on the situation of child labour in Thailand.

2. China - promoting safety and health in township and village enterprise

   01 January 1998

   Discusses practical solutions to pressing occupational safety and health problems in township and village enterprises in China. Provides a basis for formulating a technical cooperation project to be funded by international donors.

3. 

   Conducting labour inspection visits - a practical guide

   01 January 1998

   Highlights issues concerned with improving the quality of inspection work and enhancing the effectiveness of labour inspectorates. It is complemented by a companion guide "Labour inspection policy and planning: a practical guide" (ILO, 1998).

4. 

   Labour administration: an introduction

   01 January 1998

   Intended for group training and individual learning, describes the nature and purpose of labour administration. Discusses basic functions, organizational and structural arrangements, resources required, and policy and operational issues.

5. 

   Labour inspection policy and planning: a practical guide

   01 January 1998

   Provides a framework for training personnel in the field of labour inspection.

6. 

   Tripartism: an introductory guide

   01 January 1998

   Describes the objectives of tripartism, the parties involved, forms of tripartism, preconditions and obstacles to effective tripartism, issues for tripartite cooperation, and issues to be considered when setting up a national tripartite body.

7. Thailand country study towards a best practice guide on sustainable action against child labour

   01 January 1998

   Examines actions against child labour implemented, planned or proposed in Thailand, focusing on work which, over the past 15 years, has or could make a difference in the battle against child labour.

January 1997

1. Ageing in Asia: the growing need for social protection

   01 January 1997

   An overview of demographic changes taking place in Asia and the social and policy implications of a large, ageing population.

2. 

   Effective negotiation: a practical guide

   01 January 1997

   A practical guide to industrial labour negotiation.

3. 

   Trainer training for labour administration: a practical guide

   01 January 1997

   Provides a simple approach to assist labour officials in non- industrialized countries to develop their training capability.

4. 

   Workplace cooperation: an introductory guide

   01 January 1997

   Guidance on workplace cooperation, including the texts of the ILO Workers' Representatives Convention, 197, the Cooperation at the Level of the Undertaking Recommendation, 1952 and the Consultation (Industrial and National Levels) Recommendation.

5. Labour statistics based on administrative records: guidelines on compilation and presentation

   01 January 1997

   Guidelines on compilation and presentation of labour statistics based on administrative records.

6. Employment assistance for women in Asia: guidelines

   01 January 1997

   Guidelines on employment assistance for women in Asia.

January 1996

1. Promoting occupational safety and health in Nepal: programme in action: an advisory report

   01 January 1996

   An advisory report on actions promoting occupational safety and health in Nepal.

2. 

   Glossary of industrial relations and related terms

   01 January 1996

   A glossary to help contituents better understand the terms and concepts used in industrial relations to provide them with a more solid basis for social dialogue and negotiation.

3. Directory of labour statistics and statistical capabilities in Lao PDR

   01 January 1996

   Report on labour statistics and statistical capabilities in Lao PDR.

4. Labour statistics in Cambodia: What needs to be done?

   01 January 1996

   A review of labour statistics in Cambodia evaluating measures for improvement.

5. 

   Factors affecting women entrepreneurship in small and cottage industries in India

   01 January 1996

   Study on opportuninties and constraints for women entrepreneurs in small cottage industries in India. Focuses on women's status in the small sector and as entrepreneurs as well as in the Indian society. Provides a list of recommendations.

6. 

   Factors affecting women entrepreneurship in small and cottage industries in Nepal

   01 January 1996

   Study on opportuninties and constraints for women entrepreneurs in small cottage industries in Nepal. Describes legal barriers to women entrepreneurship and financial and market constraints facing women in particular.

7. Malaysia's labour market: a woman's place

   01 January 1996

   A report on women workers in the Malaysian labour market.