Structural Transformation in Employment and Productivity: What Can Africa Hope For?, Louise Fox, Alun H. Thomas, Cleary Haines

Автор: Filmer & Fox
Название: Youth Employment In Sub-Saharan Africa
ISBN: 146480107X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781464801075
Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan)
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Описание: High fertility and declining mortality rates have led to a very young population in most Sub-Saharan African countries. The region's labor force is expected to increase by 11 million people per year over the next 10 years. Most of this increase will be new entrants seeking their first job. While the younger generation is better educated than their parents, they often lack the means to translate that education into productive employment. Today, most work is in nonwage jobs on farms and in household enterprises. Even if greater economic activity were to create the conditions for robust growth and economic transformation, the private modern wage sector in low- and lower-middle-income countries could not absorb all the applicants. This report focuses on how to improve the quality of all jobs and to meet the aspirations of youth. It emphasizes that building a strong foundation for human capital development can play an important role in boosting earnings, and it argues that a balanced approach focused on building skills, raising productivity, and increasing the demand for labor is necessary. Youth Employment in Sub-Saharan Africa notes that many youth employment challenges are problems of employment in general. However, youth is a time of transition, and young people face particular constraints to accessing productive work. The report brings together original analysis of household and labor force surveys; it reviews the experience of a number of promising interventions across the continent; it draws from qualitative studies in several countries; and it surveys the most up-to-date evidence from rigorous evaluations of policies and programs. From this information base, the report provides guidance to policy makers on how to intervene along two dimensions--human capital and the business environment--and in three priority areas--agriculture, household enterprises, and the modern wage sector. The ultimate goals are to increase productivity, improve livelihoods, and multiply opportunities for young people.

Автор: Kumar, Parmod (parmod Kumar, Professor And Head, Agricultural Development And Rural Transformation Centre, Institute For Social And Economic Change, B
Название: Mgnrega: employment, wages and migration in rural india
ISBN: 113848850X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138488502
Издательство: Taylor&Francis
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Описание: This volume analyzes the history, objectives and impact of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) since its enactment. It looks at various aspects of the scheme, its linkage with employment, agricultural wages, food security and migration in rural India, using exhaustive empirical data from over 16 states in the country.

Автор: Almas Heshmati
Название: Economic Transformation for Poverty Reduction in Africa: A Multidimensional Approach
ISBN: 036721945X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367219451
Издательство: Taylor&Francis
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Описание: This book is an edited volume which contains empirical studies on determinants of poverty and its reduction in Africa. It looks at multidimensional measures of poverty, production and productivity related factors, policies influencing poverty and random, hazardous but preventive factors influencing poverty levels and their reduction.

Автор: Almas Heshmati
Название: Economic Transformation for Poverty Reduction in Africa: A Multidimensional Approach
ISBN: 0367219468 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367219468
Издательство: Taylor&Francis
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Цена: 44910.00 T
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Описание: This book is an edited volume which contains empirical studies on determinants of poverty and its reduction in Africa. It looks at multidimensional measures of poverty, production and productivity related factors, policies influencing poverty and random, hazardous but preventive factors influencing poverty levels and their reduction.