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      Perspective
      Welfare and Rights, Income and Wages 8 June 2015

      Street Vendors Bear the Brunt of Indian Summers

      Policymakers must recognize that the heatwave does not only impact the livelihoods of farmers and daily-wage labourers. Any strategy to mitigate the negative effects of climate change on livelihoods should also incorporate urban street vendors. A first start would be fixing the issues of the 2014 law and ensuring provision of basic facilities.

      by Suhasini Vira
      Perspective
      Trade and Supply Chains 27 May 2015

      Video Series: Six Asian Leaders on the Future of Factory Asia

      JustJobs Network and International Development Research Centre facilitated conversations between Andrew North, former BBC correspondent for South Asia, and five Asian leaders on the future of Factory Asia.

      Perspective
      Trade and Supply Chains 20 May 2015

      This Is What ‘Make in India’ Needs to Repeat China’s Success

      The piece argues that, despite its manufacturing push through "Make in India", the country will only be able to compete with Chinese manufacturing if it promotes fair and efficient labor laws, encourages women's entry into the workforce, and invests in human capital.

      by Sabina Dewan, Gregory Randolph
      Perspective
      Trade and Supply Chains 18 May 2015

      The Quest for Asia’s Next Manufacturing Miracle

      The piece argues that newly emerging Asian economies will have to fashion a new 21st century model of economic growth that is characterized by a diverse manufacturing sector, skilled workforce and a new deal between business and labor.

      by Sabina Dewan, Gregory Randolph
      Perspective
      Others 5 May 2015

      Unions Are Key to Tackling Inequality, Says Top Global Financial Institution

      Rising inequality is directly tied to waning rates of unionization, says a groundbreaking report released recently by the International Monetary Fund.

      by Sabina Dewan, Gregory Randolph
      Report
      Labour Markets and Measurement 26 February 2015

      Justjobs Index Analysis for the Middle East and North Africa

      In coordination with its expanded work in the region, JustJobs has released a regional glimpse into MENA's (Middle East-North Africa) performance on the JustJobs Index.

      Perspective
      Income and Wages 16 January 2015

      International Monetary Fund Underscores the Importance of Jobs for Macroeconomic Stability

      A new report by the IMF and Economist Intelligence Unit acknowledges the importance of quality jobs, calling the JustJobs Index a "valuable look at income and employment security and working conditions."

      by Gregory Randolph, Sabina Dewan
      Report
      Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resources 8 January 2015

      Harnessing India’s Potential Through Renewables and Jobs

      Flagging economic growth in recent years coupled with joblessness and underemployment has created the dual imperative of generating more employment and enhancing productivity. Renewables hold the potential to help address both these aims.

      by Sabina Dewan
      Report
      Entrepreneurship 20 October 2014

      Entrepreneurship as a Youth Job Creation Strategy in Indonesia: A case study from Belu District, Indonesia

      The Indonesian government has rolled out the National Entrepreneurship Movement, which seeks to reduce youth unemployment through a collection of training and micro-finance programs.

      by Victoria Fanggidae
      Perspective
      Labour Markets and Measurement 15 October 2014

      Just Jobs and Employing Workers: The Case for a New Index

      Bama Athreya, Senior Specialist, USAID, points out ways in which the JustJobs Index contributes to the debate regarding the relevance of workers' rights in the discussions of "job-rich" growth.

      by Bama Athreya