Title: Training for work in the informal micro-enterprise sector : fresh evidence from Sub-Sahara Africa / by Hans Christiann Haan. Author: Haan, Hans C. Document type: General ISBN-10: 1-4020-3827-5 Publication details: Dordrecht : Unevoc, 2006 Language: English Media/format: Book Physical desc.: 278 p. Refernet Number: CED Available items: 1

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Abstract:

The concept 'informal micro-enterprises' (IMEs) refers to non-agricultural, self-employment activities and enterprises that: operate on a tiny scale in terms of labour employed and capital invested; use simple labour-intensive technologies that are often out-dated; are based on traditional forms of organisation such as the family; and have weak positions in the markets they operate in. This study examines: how vocational and other skills needed for work are acquired by the owners and workers of IMEs in a number of African countries; their need for enhanced and different skills; and emerging new approaches to transfer skills and knowledge to IME operators.  The concept 'informal micro-enterprises' (IMEs) refers to non-agricultural, self-employment activities and enterprises that: operate on a tiny scale in terms of labour employed and capital invested; use simple labour-intensive technologies that are often out-dated; are based on traditional forms of organisation such as the family; and have weak positions in the markets they operate in. This study examines: how vocational and other skills needed for work are acquired by the owners and workers of IMEs in a number of African countries; their need for enhanced and different skills; and emerging new approaches to transfer skills and knowledge to IME operators. read less ...

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Long title:

Training for work in the informal micro-enterprise sector : fresh evidence from Sub-Sahara Africa / by Hans Christiann Haan.  Training for work in the informal micro-enterprise sector : fresh evidence from Sub-Sahara Africa / by Hans Christiann Haan. read less ...

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Series:

Unesco-Unevoc book series vol. 3  Unesco-Unevoc book series vol. 3 read less ...

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