Based on the results of the first ILO pilot Inquiry on Investment in Training conducted in 2002 in 32 non-OECD countries. Examines the availability of statistics on training expenditures and participation in training activities. Identifies major sources and providers of data and suggests actions...

Provides statistical information on trends in public sector employment in developed and developing countries.

This volume provides a comprehensive analytic contribution to a crucial topic within development economics based on 15 years of continued data collection and research efforts. It brings together nine up-to-date studies on SME development in a coherent framework to help persuade national and...

Transforming agriculture from a largely subsistence enterprise to a profitable commercial venture is both a prerequisite and a driving force for accelerated development and sustainable growth in su b - Saharan Africa. The objective of this investigation is to assess the impact of the Federal...