This volume contains the findings of the four surveys carried out by ESCAP in cooperation with ILO (International Labour Organization)/ARTEP (Asian Regional Team for Employment Promotion) in the metropolitan cities of Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Seoul. These surveys were conducted under the ESCAP project on promoting diversified skill development for women in industry, as part of the implementation of the Jakarta Plan of Action on Human Resources Development in the ESCAP Region.