Industrial Development through Small-Firm Cooperation: Theory and Practice (ILO, 1992, 80 p.): (introduction...)

Industrial Development through Small-Firm Cooperation: Theory and Practice (ILO, 1992, 80 p.)

		*(introduction...)*
		Preface
		1. Some organizational principles for a dynamic small-firm industrial sector
		2. Creating an institutional framework
		3. Concluding remarks
		Bibliography
		Other ILO publications
		Back cover

(introduction...)

FRANK PYKE

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR OFFICE
GENEVA

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Pyke, F.
Industrial development through small-firm cooperation: Theory and practice
Geneva, International Labour Office, 1992
/Industrial development/, /Small-scale industry/, /Industrial district/, /Developed country/,
/Developing country/. 08.01.2
ISBN 92-2-108256-3

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