Labour and Social Trends in ASEAN 2008

This report looks at some of the most important current labour and social trends in the ten ASEAN Member Countries. It analyses the key factors that underpin long-term competitiveness and productivity, and the policy challenges that lie ahead if growth and prosperity are to be maintained including encouraging innovation and progressive workplace practices, raising the quality of the workforce, strengthening social dialogue and cohesion, and tackling vulnerability. The report highlights three mai