Describes projects of governments and nongovernmental organizations that support women's informal sector work and offer family planning information and services through work-based groups.

Outlines the effects of development policies on gender inequality in developing countries from the early 1980s to 1992, and sets out an agenda for the 1990s.

Reviews the evidence about the link between access to microfinance and women's empowerment.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper reviewing a research programme concerning demographic changes and the role of women in developing countries - considers factors affecting women's roles, such as cultural factors, family structure, household size, marital status, living conditions, etc. Examines...

Reviews current knowledge concerning the relationship between gender inequalities and the economic liberalization policies that underpin globalization processes. Explores economic policy proposals and initiatives which aim to promote gender equity in the context of the world economy.

Examines the micro- and macroeconomic implications of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, focusing on effects on the labour market and employment in sub-Saharan Africa. Includes population projections in Africa to 2020.