This paper reviews the literature on female labour force participation and women’s employment, with the aim of better understanding the drivers of labour market outcomes. This paper also attempts to explore the situation of women globally and in South Asia, through an examination of long-term...

The employment situation remains a major source of concern in the majority of countries in the European Union. Half of the region’s unemployed have been without work for more than a year, and unless the policy approach changes, the prospects are for a sluggish employment recovery. The...

The paper “At work but earning less: Trends in decent pay and minimum wages for young people” reviews existing literature and analyses recent data on young workers’ earnings. The findings of the paper point to the increase over time of the youth wage discount, i.e. the wage gap between...

Based on a questionnaire survey of 30 banks and related financial institutions in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho. Identifies the credit demand by micro and small enterprises versus the lending supply by banks and credit or donor institutions. Recommends provision of appropriate training...

Sheds lights on the current state of TVET in Myanmar with a particular focus on the role of the private sector, identifies constraints on skills development and provides recommendations to determine future policy measures that would improve and strengthen strategic areas for TVET development. It...

Summarises international legal instruments and policy initiatives concerning the right to work of persons with disabilities and outlines the options available for those who wish to work in open/competitive employment, sheltered employment, supported employment and social enterprises. Examines...

The report aimed to study how the three roles of BLAs -- facilitation of recruitment, protection of migrants' rights and mitigating of negative consequences of migration for sending countries -- are secured and implemented in the BLAs on health-care professionals' migration between one of the...

Analyzes the main reasons of informal employment at SMEs and looks for decisions to stimulate formal employment in the CIS countries.