This is a timely publication and is the outcome of 4 years of Regional Working Group on Child Labour (RWG-CL) work in assessing (in consultation with governments, research individuals and organisations) the gaps in child labour research in Asia, and in collectively devising how these should be best countered. The handbook will be particularly relevant and useful in a variety of ways. Firstly: in the design and implementation of research exercises to generate accurate data/information upon which to base child labour and trafficking programming in Asia. Secondly: for further national-level training and capacity building in conducting effective children-centred, action-oriented research on the worst forms of child labour (including trafficking). Thirdly: in the promotion of child-centred action-oriented research in the worst forms of child labour across Asia, with emphasis on inter-agency collaboration, and co-operative efforts. For more information, contact: Regional Working Group on Child Labour (RWG-CL) Samsen Court, Room 1, 1056/4 Nakhorn Chaisri Road, Dusit, Bangkok 10300, Thailand Tel: 00 66 2 243 22 66; Fax: 00 66 2 669 30 73; Email: rwg@loxinfo.co.th Visit: http://www.crin.org/resources/infoDetail.asp?ID=3482&flag=report