000			01160nam a2200133Ia 4500
080			_a03.02.03 S989
100			_aLisk, Franklin
245			_aPerspectives on the unemployment problem : possibilities and prospects for employment generation and policy requirements in the area of human resource development
260			_bOECS _aSt John'sAT _c1987
300			_a42 p.
520			_aDiscusses characteristics of the OECS economies with special reference to small size, openness, vulnerability to external shocks and natural disasters. Examines recent growth performance of the OECS countries focussing on the question of employment generation. Reviews the extent and distribution of unemployment and underemployment considering some of its causes and origins. Suggests measures which can be adopted to generate employment. Considers policy requirements for human resource development. Stresses the need for reforming the OECS education and training systems in particular technical and vocational training in order to make them responsive to the skill requirements of the economy. Advocates sound manpower planning.
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942			_cM _mS989
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