This new IEA survey contains detailed information on some 350 voluntary programmes  in 22 member countries and the European commission.Their main features,common elements and variations are identified ,together with a preliminary appraisal of their potential effectiveness.The survey highlights the key issues that should be considered by both government and industry when planning,designing and implementing voluntary programmes.

This new IEA survey contains detailed information on some 350 voluntary programmes  in 22 member countries and the European commission.Their main features,common elements and variations are identified ,together with a preliminary appraisal of their potential effectiveness.The survey highlights the key issues that should be considered by both government and industry when planning,designing and implementing voluntary programmes.