Jobs For Development

Author : Ana-Maria Boromisa,Sanja Tišma,Anastasya Raditya Ležaić
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317751854

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Green Jobs for Sustainable Development by Ana-Maria Boromisa,Sanja Tišma,Anastasya Raditya Ležaić Pdf

A ‘green economy’ must be built on ‘green jobs’ - the kind of employment that is low carbon, intended to reduce energy use and expected to restore environmental quality. But attempts to define exactly what a ‘green job’ is have led to varied and often contradictory answers. There are many unresolved questions including whether we consider jobs in the nuclear fuel industry to be green jobs? Or is a worker at a glass making company which supplies the glass for the solar photovoltaic industry doing a green job given that glass making is a ‘dirty’ industry? This book deals with the relationship between "green" concepts (green jobs, green economy, green growth) and sustainable development. It examines to which extent creation of green jobs supports overall economic development as opposed to creation of elitist jobs and greenwashing. In order to do so, general conceptual frameworks for green jobs, green economy, green growth and green policy are presented as well as their implementation in ten countries selected among the Group of Twenty. The selection includes advanced (the European Union, the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Republic of Korea, Japan) and developing countries (Mexico, China, Turkey and Brazil). The analysis presented in this book shows that although green concept is well-intentioned, its implementation depends on local circumstances – economic, political and social. Developed countries perceive green growth as a way to create new markets and demand, while developing countries rely more on labor intensive growth and less expensive green jobs. Thus, greening the economy does not diminish differences between rich and poor. This book is suitable for those who study and work in Ecological Economics, Sustainable Development and Labor Economics.

Author : Gordon Betcherman,Martin Rama
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780191070945

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Jobs For Development by Gordon Betcherman,Martin Rama Pdf

This book is a sequel to the World Bank's World Development Report 2013: Jobs. The central message of that report was that job creation is at the heart of development. Jobs raise living standards and lift people out of poverty, they contribute to gains in aggregate productivity, and they may even foster social cohesion. In doing so, jobs may have spillovers beyond the private returns they offer to those who hold them. Poverty reduction is arguably a public good, making everybody better off; higher productivity spreads across co-workers, clusters, and cities; and social cohesion improves the outcomes of collective decision-making. But which jobs make the greatest contribution to development and what policies can facilitate the creation of more of these jobs? There is no universal answer - it depends on the country's level of development, demography, natural endowments, and institutions. This volume explores the diversity of jobs challenges and solutions through case studies of seven developing countries. These countries, drawn from four continents, represent seven different contexts - a small island nation (St. Lucia), a resource-rich country (Papua New Guinea), agrarian (Mozambique), urbanizing (Bangladesh), and formalizing (Mexico) economies, as well as young (Tunisia) and aging (Ukraine) populations. Using methods drawn from several branches of economics and the social sciences more broadly and analyzing a wide range of data, the authors show the different ways in which jobs have contributed to social and economic development in the countries they have studied and how they can contribute in the future. The policy priorities vary accordingly. They often extend well beyond traditional labor market instruments to include policy areas not typically considered in national growth strategies.

Author : Edward E. Gordon
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798216184133

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Future Jobs by Edward E. Gordon Pdf

A pervasive disconnect exists between the job/career culture and the present economic reality in America. This book offers powerful strategies for stemming the employment crisis and proposes comprehensive solutions for businesses, government, and job seekers alike. America's low unemployment rate overshadows the fact that more that 20 million Americans are still unemployed. Moreover, more than eight million jobs are vacant because employers cannot find qualified candidates. It is projected that if this imbalance between available positions and skills is not quickly addressed, more than 14 million jobs will be vacant by 2020, and that many more people out of work. In Future Jobs, historical economist Edward E. Gordon explains how increasingly complex technologies, global demographic shifts, and outdated education-to-employment systems are converging and may imminently cause a labor-market crisis. How can we ensure that enough people possess the skills necessary to holding the jobs of today and tomorrow? This book points to a solution gaining traction across the United States: Regional Talent Innovation Networks (RETAINs), alliances of businesses, educators, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations that successfully bridge the talent gap. Additionally, it provides information on the most promising jobs and careers of the next decade for early-career job seekers and for workers who are looking to change career paths.

Author : José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs,Irmgard Nübler,Richard Kozul-Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-05
Category : Developed countries
ISBN : 9221285669

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Transforming Economies by José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs,Irmgard Nübler,Richard Kozul-Wright Pdf

This book helps connect the dots between economic theory, the role of capabilities, the lessons from history and the practical challenges of design and implementation of industrial policies. In so doing it provides an excellent policy roadmap for anyone interested in the challenge of promoting catch-up growth and productive transformation.

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821395769

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World Development Report 2013 by World Bank Pdf

Jobs provide higher earnings and better benefits as countries grow, but they are also a driver of development. Poverty falls as people work their way out of hardship and as jobs empowering women lead to greater investments in children. Efficiency increases as workers get better at what they do, as more productive jobs appear, and less productive ones disappear. Societies flourish as jobs bring together people from different ethnic and social backgrounds and provide alternatives to conflict. Jobs are thus more than a byproduct of economic growth. They are transformational —they are what we earn, what we do, and even who we are. High unemployment and unmet job expectations among youth are the most immediate concerns. But in many developing countries, where farming and self-employment are prevalent and safety nets are modest are best, unemployment rates can be low. In these countries, growth is seldom jobless. Most of their poor work long hours but simply cannot make ends meet. And the violation of basic rights is not uncommon. Therefore, the number of jobs is not all that matters: jobs with high development payoffs are needed. Confronted with these challenges, policy makers ask difficult questions. Should countries build their development strategies around growth, or should they focus on jobs? Can entrepreneurship be fostered, especially among the many microenterprises in developing countries, or are entrepreneurs born? Are greater investments in education and training a prerequisite for employability, or can skills be built through jobs? In times of major crises and structural shifts, should jobs, not just workers, be protected? And is there a risk that policies supporting job creation in one country will come at the expense of jobs in other countries? The World Development Report 2013: Jobs offers answers to these and other difficult questions by looking at jobs as drivers of development—not as derived labor demand—and by considering all types of jobs—not just formal wage employment. The Report provides a framework that cuts across sectors and shows that the best policy responses vary across countries, depending on their levels of development, endowments, demography, and institutions. Policy fundamentals matter in all cases, as they enable a vibrant private sector, the source of most jobs in the world. Labor policies can help as well, even if they are less critical than is often assumed. Development policies, from making smallholder farming viable to fostering functional cities to engaging in global markets, hold the key to success.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008-03-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264043282

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Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) More Than Just Jobs Workforce Development in a Skills-Based Economy by OECD Pdf

This report provides valuable insights into how labour policies can be expanded to meet economic development and social cohesion goals, while also reconciling national and local concerns.

Author : United States. Economic Development Administration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Economic assistance, Domestic
ISBN : UIUC:30112081733013

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Jobs Through Economic Development by United States. Economic Development Administration Pdf

Author : Paul Ong,Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris
Publisher : Temple University Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781592134106

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Jobs and Economic Development in Minority Communities by Paul Ong,Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris Pdf

Over the past four decades, the forces of economic restructuring, globalization, and suburbanization, coupled with changes in social policies have dimmed hopes for revitalizing minority neighborhoods in the U.S. Community economic development offers a possible way to improve economic and employment opportunities in minority communities. In this authoritative collection of original essays, contributors evaluate current programs and their prospects for future success.Using case studies that consider communities of African-Americans, Latinos, Asian immigrants, and Native Americans, the book is organized around four broad topics. "The Context" explores the larger demographic, economic, social, and physical forces at work in the marginalization of minority communities. "Labor Market Development" discusses the factors that shape supply and demand and examines policies and strategies for workforce development. "Business Development" focuses on opportunities and obstacles for minority-owned businesses. "Complementary Strategies" probes the connections between varied economic development strategies, including the necessity of affordable housing and social services.Taken together, these essays offer a comprehensive primer for students as well as an informative overview for professionals.

Author : Jütting Johannes,de Laiglesia Juan Ramón
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264059245

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Development Centre Studies Is Informal Normal ? Towards More and Better Jobs in Developing Countries by Jütting Johannes,de Laiglesia Juan Ramón Pdf

Provides evidence for policy makers on how to deal with informal employment in developing and developed countries alike.

Author : United States. Economic Development Administration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:30000010357709

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Building Communities with New Jobs, Economic Development Administration and Office of Regional Economic Development, First Annual Report, Fiscal Year 1966 by United States. Economic Development Administration Pdf

Author : United States. Department of Labor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Occupational training
ISBN : MINN:31951D034005075

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Manpower Development and Training, Preparing People for Good Jobs by United States. Department of Labor Pdf

Author : UNESCO
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789231001468

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The United Nations world water development report 2016: water and jobs by UNESCO Pdf

The United Nations World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP) is hosted and led by UNESCO. WWAP brings together the work of 31 UN-Water Members as well as 38 Partners to publish The United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR) series. The annual World Water Development Reports focus on strategic water issues. UN-Water Members and Partners - all experts in their fields - contribute with latest findings on a specific theme. This edition of the World Water Development Report focuses on Water and Jobs and seeks to inform decision-makers, inside and outside the water community, about the importance of the water and jobs nexus for the social and economic development and environmental sustainability of countries, rich and poor. The importance of water for jobs across economies is such that this report could be subtitled No water - No jobs. Indeed, a great majority of jobs are dependent upon water, and therefore increasingly at risk under conditions of water scarcity. T

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264293137

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Productivity and Jobs in a Globalised World (How) Can All Regions Benefit? by OECD Pdf

This report looks at how regional policies can support productivity growth and jobs. While there has been a remarkable decline in inequality in OECD countries, inequality among regions within certain countries has increased over the same time period. Regions that narrowed productivity gaps ...

Author : Canada. Human Resources Development Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 5 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Job creation
ISBN : OCLC:46582031

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Canada Jobs Fund by Canada. Human Resources Development Canada Pdf

Author : Tricia Jackson
Publisher : CIPD Publishing
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0852928513

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Career Development by Tricia Jackson Pdf

How do you manage and develop the careers of your staff in today's rapidly changing world of work? What is a career, when employees change jobs more frequently than ever before? Managers in personnel and training departments and line managers all need to adopt procedures to nurture careers, but what do the individuals want from the organization, and how can you reconcile their needs with each other, and with team priorities? This volume addresses these challenges, using case studies from top companies, step-by-step action plans and checklists to assist practically in the way you manage and maximize the contribution of your staff.