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      Perspective
      Urbanization 28 July 2018

      Promise and Peril of Rapid Rural-Urban Migration

      The Jakarta Post published an article written by Gregory Randolph, Executive Vice President of JustJobs Network based on research on India and Indonesia.

      by Gregory Randolph
      Report
      Migration 18 July 2018

      Migration Junctions in India and Indonesia: Reimagining Places, Reorienting Policy

      JustJobs Network, in collaboration with the Centre for Policy Research, identifies geographies in India and Indonesia that are simultaneously experiencing high levels of in- and out- migration. Beyond mapping these “migration junctions,” the authors suggest what particular policy frameworks may be needed to promote migrant well-being in these contexts.

      by Mukta Naik, Gregory Randolph
      Perspective
      Labour Markets and Measurement 21 May 2018

      Only 4.75 Million Join India’s Workforce Annually, Not 12 Million As Claimed

      On average, 4.75 million people are added to the labour force in India per year, an analysis of labour bureau data over a period of four years from 2012 shows. This is less than half the 12 million that people think enter the labour force on an annual basis.

      by Sabina Dewan
      Data story
      Income and Wages 16 November 2017

      Urban Revival for Inclusive Cities: The Cases of Detroit and Bilbao 

      Legacy cities of the Transatlantic region experienced prosperity and growth during the industrial era in North America and Europe. Globalization and technological advancement have compelled these urban areas once built on heavy manufacturing industries to reform and revitalize their economies. What will the 21st century bring for workers and economies in Transatlantic legacy cities?

      by Gregory Randolph
      Perspective
      Education and Skills 19 July 2017

      How Can Advanced Economies Benefit From Germany’s Skills Training Model?

      Germany's model of dual vocational training is a key contributor to its strong economy, low youth unemployment and high competitiveness. How can other advanced economies develop and implement a similar system?

      by Knut Panknin
      Perspective
      Gender 22 March 2017

      Solving India’s Female Labor Force Challenge: JJN Writes for the Huffington Post

      JustJobs Network Associate Ruchika Joshi and Executive Director Sabina Dewan write for for the Huffington Post on how to resolve India's unique female labor force challenge.

      by Sabina Dewan, Ruchika Joshi
      Perspective
      Migration 2 March 2017

      Looking Beyond Economics to Explain Labor Migration

      To what extent do culture and politics influence people's decision to migrate? Greg Randolph shares insights from his recent field visit to Nepal.

      by Gregory Randolph
      Perspective
      Technology 29 January 2017

      Transformations in Work- Looking Back, Looking Forward

      As JJN's Transformations in Work research campaign gains traction in policy circles across the globe, here are some of the highlights from the 2016 summit in Berlin.

      Report
      Technology 6 December 2016

      Assessing the Social Dimension of the Digital Economy: Policy Frameworks for Quality Jobs of Tomorrow

      Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation, and co-author Anna Byhovskaya - leading voices on workers' rights - write about the pivotal role of unions in facilitating social dialogue and ensuring a fair transition toward quality jobs in the digital era.

      by Sharan Burrow, Anna Byhovskaya
      Report
      Technology 18 October 2016

      Deploying Technology to Grow Micro-Enterprises in India: Evidence From Urban Gujarat

      This report delves into the use of technology amongst micro-entrepreneurs in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and explores its potential to transform them into larger enterprises. It emphasises the challenges faced by micro-enterprises and offers policy recommendations for fostering employment opportunities.

      by Keren Nazareth, Vishakha Pandit