UNESCO pub. Retrospective evaluation of forecasting techniques and practice for human resources planning, partic. As regards skilled workers and technicians - based on case studies of national experience from market economies planned economies and developing countries, analyses main factors responsible for discrepancies between forecasts and actual changes observed in occupational structure; discusses trends, theoretics, rationale, methodology, linkage with educational planning. Organigrams, references, statistical tables.

Description of a methodology for labour force forecasting in developing countries, with particular reference to skilled workers and technicians - covers general procedures and information sources, and includes relevant research methods and statistical methods, etc. Bibliography pp. 97 to 104, ILO mentioned, and references.

This study re-examines the role and relevance of manpower planning and analysis in the developing countries of Africa (notably Botwana) and Asia in the light of the imperatives of structural adjustment programmes, and explores the information needs of economies in transition in the context of a shift to market-oriented plicies. Topics covered include methodology, the role of government and the types of labour market analysis required. The book contains a suggested research agenda.

Digitalisation, globalisation, demographic shifts and other changes in work organisation are constantly reshaping skill needs. This can lead to persistent skill shortages and mismatch which are costly for individuals, firms and society in terms of lost wages and lower productivity and growth.