Active Labour Market Policies Around the World: Coping with the Consequences of Globalization

Active Labour Market Policies Around the World: Coping with the Consequences of Globalization
ISBN-10
922115789X
ISBN-13
9789221157892
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
104
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
International Labour Organization
Authors
Peter Auer, Janine Leschke, ?Mit Efendio?lu

Description

Active labor market policies (ALMPs) are found in almost all countries of the world but differ in amplitude, design, and implementation. Comprising an array of measures, ALMPs can take the form of special support for job searching, training and education for the unemployed, and various other subsidies and job creation activities. While providing a valuable overview of the nature of these policies, this book examines some of the pitfalls and challenges countries face when evaluating them. It also provides a policy framework for designing ALMPs that are permanent yet adaptable instruments to cope with changes linked to globalization. Contents Introduction Historical background of ALMPs Definition and functions of ALMPs Contribution of ALMPs to the objectives of employment creation, security in change, equity and poverty reduction Differences in the utilization of ALMPs: Developed, transition and developing countries Evaluation of ALMPs New trends in ALMPs Conclusions: A framework for the management of change Bibliography

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