The impact of transition and the Afghanistan crisis on employment and decent work concerns in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

Francine. Pickup

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: Examines the employment situation in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, focusing on the effects of events in neighbouring Afghanistan. Highlights the impact of radical Islamic groups, drug production and trade, migration and refugee movements, trade restrictions and increased external intervention. Makes recommendations for the promotion of decent work.

Keywords: employment; economic development; economic reform; informal economy; social protection.; Islam.; drug; illegal practice; international migration; refugee; trade relations; emergency relief; development aid; regional cooperation; promotion of employment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 67 p.) pages
Date: 2003
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