Describes major problems of Asia and the ILO's efforts to develop a program for human resources. Covers unemployment, manpower planning, rural areas, small-scale industries, and cooperatives. Discusses training for industry, citing projects in Laos, India, Malaysia, Ceylon, Afghanistan, Korea, Thailand and other countries where experts have been sent in advisory capacities. Comments on work in social security, health, safety at work, and wags. Emphasizes essential need for the dignity of labor, citing industrial relations with the public sector and worker education. Outlines manpower plan for Asia. [TAIC]