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      Migration 9 December 2018

      Migration, Growth and Secondary Towns in Tanzania

      This report delves into the significance of secondary towns, which enable social and economic mobility in rural populations by bridging the gap between semi-subsistence agriculture and urban capitalism.

      by Luc Christiaensen et al.
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      Migration 9 December 2018

      Moving From Principle to Practice: Provision of Social Welfare to Internal Migrants in India to Enhance Work Opportunities

      This report discusses the need for social protection for migrant workers in India, particularly in the construction sector, given its high mobility and vulnerability among workers.

      by Partha Mukhopadhyay, Mukta Naik
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      Migration 9 December 2018

      New Arrivals, New Opportunities: Tailoring Labor Market Policies to New Challenges in Sweden

      Sweden’s active labour market policies, an important pillar in its economic model, are being challenged by the evolving skills landscape and changing migration patterns. This report explores workforce changes and suggests steps for government and organisations to adapt.

      by Joel Hellstrand
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      Migration 9 December 2018

      People on the Move: Advancing the Discourse on Migration & Jobs

      JJN released its signature volume for 2018, People on the Move: Advancing the Discourse on Migration & Jobs, which brings together insights from multiple countries and contexts.

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      Migration 9 December 2018

      Policy Implications for a Mobile Workforce: Transport Costs as a Barrier to Employment

      This case study of South Africa explores the mismatch between residential location and economic opportunities as an important factor in determining workers’ economic participation and unemployment rates.

      by Shaista Amod et al.
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      Migration 9 December 2018

      Chances for Young Refugees: On Access to Vocational Training and the Dynamics of Labor Market Integration in Germany

      Over one million asylum seekers and refugees entered Germany in 2015 and 2016 combined. Integrating them into the economy through vocational training and access to the labor market – through just jobs and appropriate forms of vocational training – is imperative both to their own survival and to the economic welfare of Germany

      by Philip Anderson
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      Migration 9 December 2018

      Women, Migration and Domestic Work in ASEAN: Serving “The Success Story”

      This report delves into the challenges faced by women migrant workers in the ASEAN region, particularly in domestic work. It analyses migratory trends, the challenges at different stages, and makes recommendations to strengthen the migration-development nexus.

      by Andreea R. Torre, Natalia Figge
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      Urbanization 1 May 2018

      Boosting Urban Job Creation Beyond Lusaka: How to Catalyze Balanced, Job-Rich Urbanization in Zambia

      Despite the impressive, sustained rates of economic growth that Zambia has achieved since the start of the 21st century, and its relatively swift recovery from an economic downturn in 2015, the country’s ongoing structural transformation and urbanization processes are yielding highly uneven results.

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      Education and Skills 1 December 2017

      From Education to Employability: A Case Study on Bangladesh

      This study locates the gap between education and employability in Bangladesh, and offers recommendations to improve outcomes and foster inclusive economic growth.

      by Sabina Dewan, Urmila Sarkar
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      Education and Skills 1 December 2017

      From Education to Employability: Preparing South Asian Youth for the World of Work

      While South Asia’s large and rapidly growing youth population offers the promise of a more productive economy, concerns about the ability of education and skills training to adequately prepare youth for the job market are dampening the optimism.

      by Sabina Dewan, Urmila Sarkar

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