Books and reports

May 2001

  1. Publication

    Breaking through the glass ceiling. Women in management (Updated version in 2004 included)

    29 May 2001

    This important study provides a vivid portrayal of national and international efforts to improve equal opportunities and promote gender equality in management. By exploring such issues as discrimination, equal remuneration and gender mainstreaming, it presents a concise overview of the glass ceiling and its effects on women around the world.

  2. Publication

    Report of the Director-General. Reducing the decent work deficit: A global challenge. Report 89 I (A)

    23 May 2001

  3. Publication

    Stopping forced labour : global report under the follow-up to the ILO Declaration on fundamental principles and rights at work. Report of the Director-General, 2001

    08 May 2001

March 2001

  1. Publication

    Studies on the social dimensions of globalization: Republic of Korea

    14 March 2001

    Covers the period from the 1970s to 1997.

  2. Publication

    Studies on the social dimensions of globalization: Chile

    14 March 2001

    Covers the period from 1985 to 1997.

  3. Publication

    Studies on the social dimensions of globalization: Bangladesh

    14 March 2001

    Reviews major trends of economic reforms, and describes trends in globalization and social progress over the past decade. Assesses the social impact of the trade liberalization process initiated in the early 1990s.

  4. Publication

    Human resources development, employment and globalization in the hotel, catering and tourism sector. Report TMHCT/2001

    01 March 2001

    Report for discussion at the Tripartite Meeting on the Employment Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions in the Banking and Financial Services Sector, TMBF/2001

February 2001

  1. Publication

    Youth unemployment and employment policy: A global perspective

    06 February 2001

    Analyses the characteristics, causes and consequences of youth unemployment. Examines policy responses focusing on active labour market policies, arguing for a shift towards demand oriented strategies based on social partnership. Reviews ILO initiatives and international policy context. Includes the text of the ILO Resolution concerning youth unemployment (adopted at the 1998 International Labour Conference, Geneva) and a list of selectd active labour market programmes for young people.

January 2001

  1. Publication

    The public employment service in a changing labour market

    18 January 2001

  2. Publication

    Employment-intensive infrastructure programmes: Labour policies and practices. Guide (HIMO)

    18 January 2001

    Based on studies and the experience of ILO technical cooperation projects. Includes recommendations for government ministries, and workers' and employers' organizations.