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    Perspective
    Urbanization 4 March 2020

    How Women Negotiate Opportunities in Small Cities

    Cities are often seen as sites of emancipation and freedom for women, as compared to the social restrictions of the village and the hard manual labour of working on the farm. Small cities might not offer the level of freedoms women experience in the metropolis, they do, however, create specific opportunities for young women to access non-farm work. A gender inclusive planning and governance framework is urgently needed to leverage the potential for improving women's work outcomes in these places.

    by Mukta Naik
    Perspective
    Urbanization 25 February 2020

    Small Cities at the Cusp of Multiple Mobilities

    It is already commonly acknowledged in migration studies that instead of one-time long-term movements from one place to another, migration is increasingly complex in pattern and duration. We find that small cities lie at the cusp of multiple mobilities, acting as origin points, destinations as well as transit points for migrant youth.

    by Mukta Naik
    Perspective
    Urbanization 20 February 2020

    Small City Dreaming: Where to Look for the Demographic Dividend

    Lately, policy makers and commentators have questioned whether the "demographic dividend" could turn into a "disaster" as countries struggle to create enough productive jobs for their ballooning youth populations. So far, research has focused less on the geography of the demographic dividend. Where are these young people who seek productive work? Where can their economic potential be fulfilled?

    by Gregory Randolph, Mukta Naik
    Brief
    Trade and Supply Chains 29 January 2020

    Work, Workers and Employment Relationships in a World of Value Chains

    The restructuring of trade into Global Value Chains has had a significant impact on labor markets. Research suggests that today, one in five jobs is related to global supply chains. Now that such fragmented, dispersed and complex patterns of trade through supply and value chains are apparent, there is a need to better understand how these impact the world of work. How do we actively shape this evolution to create inclusive economies where more people benefit from an expanding economic pie?

    Perspective
    Technology 27 November 2019

    It’s Time to Include Workers in Internet Governance

    As the Internet Governance Forum meets in Berlin, Dr. Bama Athreya argues that workers must have a seat at the table.

    by Bama Athreya
    Report
    Welfare and Rights 4 September 2019

    The Jobs Imperative: Improving Employment Outcomes for India’s Youth

    We are introducing the freshest findings from our ongoing study supported by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. We will keep you posted on the next set of data coming in soon. Here is the first round of insights

    Report
    Others 4 June 2019

    A Clarion Call For Just Jobs: Addressing the Nation’s Employment Crisis

    As part of Centre for Policy Research’s ‘Policy Challenges-2019-2024: The Big Questions for the New Government and Possible Pathways’, Sabina Dewan, President and Executive Director of JustJobs Network and Senior Visiting Fellow, Centre for Policy Research writes a piece on addressing India’s employment crisis.

    Report
    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
    Report
    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.

    Report
    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.