April 2002

1. Publication

   Employment, employability and equal opportunities in the postal and telecommunications services. Report TMPTS/2002

   15 April 2002

   Reviews some of the changes that have occured in postal and telecommunications services since the mid-1990s, and where they are likely to lead in the next few years.

2. Publication

   ILO generic crisis response modules

   08 April 2002

   Provides technical and operational information to promote effective response in four types of crisis situations: natural disasters, financial and economic downturns, armed conflicts and social and political transitions. Outlines the characteristics, causes and societal impact of each type of crisis and describes the ILO response in relation to pre-crisis preparedness and mitigation and response at the time of crisis and in the short and long-term. Focuses on the employment and decent work dimensions of crisis response.

3. Publication

   Crisis response. Rapid needs assessment manual

   08 April 2002

   Provides checklists and advice on setting up, conducting and reporting on a rapid needs assessment in a crisis situation. Outlines the ILO's approach to crisis response and sets out the objectives of the assessment mission and the key questions to be asked during information gathering and impact evaluation. Describes a methodology for assessment reporting and follow-up.

4. Publication

   Transformation and migration in Central and Eastern Europe

   02 April 2002

   Summarizes issues covered by the Informal Network on International Migration in Central and Eastern Europe since its establishment in 1996. Highlights international migration trends in CEE countries in the 1990s.

March 2002

1. 

   Publication

   Organized labour in the 21st century

   08 March 2002

   Presents selected country case studies on the theme "Trade union responses to globalization".

2. Publication

   Dock work. Social repercussions of new methods of cargo handling. Report III (Part 1B)

   04 March 2002

February 2002

1. Publication

   The work of giants

   19 February 2002

   Focuses on the building of roads and infrastructure in the region of Angkor.

2. Publication

   Decent work for all. Targeting full employment in Thailand

   06 February 2002

3. Publication

   Learning and training for work in the knowledge society. Report 91 IV (1)

   04 February 2002

   Explores contemporary trends in human resources development and training. Examines the shift towards economies and societies that increasingly rely on human knowledge and skills in producing goods and services and reviews the new objectives of education and training. Investigates reforms in education and training systems and examines policies and practices that encourage more and better training opportunities for employed and unemployed workers and those with special needs. Looks at international cooperation and donor policies in this area.

4. Publication

   Social security. A new consensus

   04 February 2002

   Comprises a background report on the issues, challenges and prospects for social security and the report and conclusions of the ILO Committee on Social Security. Focuses on six key issues: the interconnections between social security, employment and development; extension of the personal coverage of social security; gender equality; the financing of social security; expanding social dialogue; and the implications for future ILO work.