Regional experts discuss impact of financial crisis on jobs and global production networks 13 October 2009 - New research into the effects of the economic crisis on jobs in global production networks has been highlighted at an international meeting at Thammasat University.
The meeting brought together experts and researchers from 14 countries in Asia and the Pacific to discuss their research findings and the impact of the crisis. ... (Press release)
Protecting your health and business from avian influenza: action manual for farmers and poultry workers - [pdf 1139 KB] 23 January 2009 - The outbreak of avian influenza and the ongoing incidences of infected cases have prompted worldwide concern. This training manual is developed to promote safe practices. The manual is user-friendly and practical, providing an Action Checklist on various prevention measures including explanations and descriptions. ... (Book)
The Work of the ILO in Cambodia - [pdf 1254 KB] 13 January 2009 - Cambodia joined the ILO in 1969, the same year that the Organization was honoured with the Nobel
Peace Prize. Sadly the country was embroiled in war in Southeast Asia at this time, and would soon
experience the genocidal destruction of the Khmer Rouge regime. ... (Book)
The first occupational safety and health master plan 2009 - 2013 - [pdf 155 KB] 13 January 2009 - To promote the safety and health of Cambodian workers, the ministry through its supporting department of occupational safety and health has developed the first OSH master plan 2009-2013 with the technical support of the ILO. The plan is developed with the tripartite consultation. ... (Book)
Women’s entrepreneurship development in Vietnam - [pdf 318 KB] 18 November 2008 - This study looks at the development
patterns of women- and men-owned businesses in Vietnam. It focuses on
the needs amongst women- and men-owned businesses for business development services and on the role of business associations. It also identifies recommendations to improve access to effective business development services for women entrepreneurs and to strengthen their representation. (Book)
Village banking in Lao PDR, handbook for village bank management committees and support organizations - [pdf 1542 KB] 18 November 2008 - The handbook consists of three parts. Part I explains what village banking is about, how village banks work and what principles help to ensure their success. Part II on the operation of village banks covers savings and loan policies, management, rules and regulations, gender equality as well as accounting. Part III focuses on the role of support organizations. (Book)
Business group formation - [pdf 1318 KB] 13 October 2008 - The Business Group Formation (BGF) manual was developed with a view to help promote business group formation as a way to empower women and men in low-income communities by giving them more voice and improving their businesses in order to enhance their livelihoods. (Book)
Bangkok Financial education trainers manual - [pdf 3473 KB] 01 January 2008 - This illustrated, in-depth guide is designed to educate vulnerable groups, especially women, in financial literacy. The purpose of the training is to make women and men more informed and empowered decision-makers, able to set financial targets and reach them, whether in the household or in a small-scale business. ... (Book)