2007

1. Local Economic Development in Indonesia: Reviving the community spirit

   15 May 2007

   LED Story No. 6

2. Local Economic Development in Philippines: Tripartism for local growth

   10 May 2007

   LED Story No. 5

3. Local Economic Development in Mozambique : Economic and social needs are one

   01 May 2007

   LED Story No. 4

4. Local Economic Development in Ghana : Rooting public-private dialogue

   01 April 2007

   LED Story No. 3

5. Recent developments on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Hardware Manufacturing. MULTI Working Paper No.103

   01 April 2007

   This paper examines corporate social responsibility in ICT manufacturing, in particular the extent to which brands work towards improving conditions of work in their supply chains, and how they go about doing this. The aim is to understand better some of the industry forces shaping choices brands and suppliers make concerning CSR, both at the company level and various industry initiatives.

6. Local Economic Development in Viet Nam : Value the value chains

   10 March 2007

   LED Story No. 2

7. Local Economic Development in Sri Lanka: The Forum Theatre experience

   01 March 2007

   LED Story No. 1

8. Business Training for Entrepreneurs in Vietnam

   01 January 2007

9. Organizing Promotional Events For Women Entrepreneurs: A Guide “Month of the Women Entrepreneur” (MOWE)

   01 January 2007

   The purpose of this guide is to provide organizations with a methodology on how to organize WED celebrations, in particular, MOWE celebrations.

10. Managing Small Business Associations

    01 January 2007

    This reader on "Managing Small Business Associations" gives guidance on how to build strong and efficient business associations that respond to the needs of both men and women entrepreneurs. It introduces topics that are essential for existing business associations as well as for entrepreneurs that want to start up a new association.

11. Managing Small Business Associations

    01 January 2007

    The training enables association leaders and staff to make informed and strategic decisionsthat will strengthen the association and its members' businesses. The ultimate beneficiaries are, therefore, the members of small business associations and similar organizations of small entrepreneurs involved in retailing, processing, manufacturing, trading, etc. The Trainers' Manual specifically addresses the concerns of women in business associations.

12. Recent developments on corporate social responsibility (CSR) in information and communications technology (ICT) hardware manufacturing

    01 January 2007

    Multinational Enterprises Programme Working Paper No. 103

13. Managing Small Business Associations

    01 January 2007

    This reader on "Managing Small Business Associations" gives guidance on how to build strong and efficient business associations that respond to the needs of both men and women entrepreneurs. It introduces topics that are essential for existing business associations as well as for entrepreneurs that want to start up a new association.

14. Managing Small Business Associations

    01 January 2007

    The training enables association leaders and staff to make informed and strategic decisionsthat will strengthen the association and its members' businesses. The ultimate beneficiaries are, therefore, the members of small business associations and similar organizations of small entrepreneurs involved in retailing, processing, manufacturing, trading, etc. The Trainers' Manual specifically addresses the concerns of women in business associations.

15. Assessing the Enabling Environment for Women in Growth Enterprises: An AfDB/ILO Integrated Framework Assessment Guide

    01 January 2007

    This guide to assess the environment for Growth-Oriented Women Entrepreneurs (GOWEs) has been prepared jointly by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) for the purpose of identifying critical forms of support that can enable women to grow and expand their enterprises, and in the process to create jobs and income for themselves and others. The guide also aims to highlight critical areas where AfDB, ILO and other development partners can provide assistance and strategic tools to African countries to enable them to promote, nurture and develop women’s entrepreneurship.

16. Organizing Promotional Events For Women Entrepreneurs: A Guide “Month of the Women Entrepreneur” (MOWE)

    01 January 2007

    The purpose of this guide is to provide organizations with a methodology on how to organize WED celebrations, in particular, MOWE celebrations.

17. Worker co-operatives and the phenomenon of empresas recuperadas in Argentina: an analysis of their potential for replication

    01 January 2007

    Co-operative College Paper 11

18. Local Economic Development for Employment Generation, Peace and Security: approaches, tools and good practices in the Philippines

    01 January 2007

    This publication hopes to be a useful resource that will inspire international organizations, development practitioners, government leaders and policymakers both at the national and local levels, business tribunals, and civil society groups.

2006

1. 

   Social Finance Working Paper #44: Overindebtedness in Germany

   01 December 2006

2. Business Training for Entrepreneurs in Vietnam: An Evaluation of the Sida-supported Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) project

   01 December 2006

   Sida Evaluation 07/31