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    Podcast

    The working life

    JJN’s President and Executive Director Sabina Dewan was a guest on The Work Life podcast by HT Smartcast. She spoke to Devina Sengupta about the employment crisis, the changing world of work, and how women are faring in this dynamic landscape.

    Factsheet
    Education and Skills, Gender 29 February 2024

    Gender, AI, and Digital Skills Ecosystem: Sub-Saharan Africa

    The JustJobs Network has developed a comprehensive repository of skilling ecosystems of over 20 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. With the hope to publicize this information, we have produced factsheets for Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Ghana, Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire that visualize labor market indicators and provide critical information about education and skilling.

    Data story

    Employment, Growth, and Gender: Exploring the Dynamics of Bihar’s Economy

    Bihar’s economic growth trajectory has outpaced the national average. Yet women's employment outcomes reveal persisting challenges. This data story digs deeper and highlights the gender disparities that continue to persist in employment.

    by Swati Bothra
    Perspective

    Budget 2024: Where are the ‘good jobs’. Wages aren’t working for women

    As the Union Government of India presents its interim budget, Sabina Dewan reviews the state of the country's labour market, and related policies. Theincrease in overall labour force participation is largely driven by an increase in rural female labour force participation, and comes against a backdrop of heighted rural distress with a consistent decline in inflation-adjusted real wages over the last five years. In light of shifting demographics, technological upheaval, climate change, and the pandemic, she makes the case for a robust policy response codified in a national employment strategy that can foster an ecosystem conducive to the growth of good jobs.

    Data story
    Gender 16 January 2024

    Gender Dynamics in Meghalaya’s Economy

    Despite Meghalaya’s significant presence in the Northeast’s economic landscape, there are challenges that the State faces in aligning wage growth with workforce. This data story digs deeper and analyses the gender dynamics within its workforce.

    by Shubhankar Bajpai
    Photo essay
    Gender 18 December 2023

    Centre for Gender Analysis Event Launch

    A collection of photographs showcasing the spirit and the vibrancy of the Centre for Gender Analysis launch event.

    Brief
    Gender 12 December 2023

    Mobility and Women’s Employment Outcomes

    Karnataka’s Shakti scheme, which provides free bus rides to women, aims to improve women's access to better jobs, education, and public spaces by easing mobility restrictions. JJN, in partnership with the Fiscal Policy Institute, Government of Karnataka, is conducting a baseline study to understand the initial impact of the scheme on women’s mobility and their access to employment opportunities and public spaces. This brief presents the methodology and initial findings of the baseline study conducted in September and October 2023.

    Brief
    Gender 10 December 2023

    Assessing the Gender Impact of Instruments of State Governance: A Framework for Analysis

    This brief outlines a framework to identify the potential sources of gendered differential outcomes of policy instruments. It also underscores areas that require corrective or consolidative measures.

    by Raghav Chakravarthy, Swati Bothra
    Brief
    Gender 10 December 2023

    Women’s Economic Participation in the Global South: A Comparative Analysis

    This comparative study of women's employment outcomes in the Global South emphasises the need for frameworks to analyse policies that impact women's participation and gender equality.

    Perspective
    Gender 5 December 2023

    Embracing Transgender Inclusion in the Workplace: A Call for Action and Acceptance

    The article highlights challenges transgender individuals encounter in workplaces and society. It emphasises holistic recognition by linking food, shelter, and employment for inclusive efforts in their livelihoods.

    by Swati Bothra

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