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      Report
      Income and Wages 30 November 2016

      An IMF Agenda for Balancing Efficiency and Equity

      Prakash Loungani, Chief of Development Macroeconomics at the IMF Research Department, writes about the gap in IMF's existing policy framework, with respect to concerns about technology-induced job losses in the short-run, and provides key recommendations aimed at harnessing the long-run benefits of technology adoption.

      by Prakash Loungani
      Report
      Technology 18 October 2016

      Digitalization of Industrial Jobs in Germany: Prospects for Human-Oriented Work Design

      Industry 4.0, i.e., the rise of technology in Germany’s manufacturing industry, has had challenging implications for employment and opportunities. This report draws upon expert insights to explore its impact, and proposes job design principles for adapting to the changing landscape.

      by Hartmut Hirsch-Kreinsen
      Report
      Technology 18 October 2016

      Improving Agricultural Livelihoods Through E-vouchers in Zambia: Leveraging Technology to Streamline and Strengthen Farm Subsidies

      This report examines Zambia’s agricultural subsidy programs, particularly the electronic voucher (e-voucher) system, aimed at enhancing food security and rural income. In addition, it enumerates the challenges faced, and puts forth policy recommendations for improvement.

      by Felix Mwenge, Gibson Masumbu
      Report
      Technology 18 October 2016

      On-Demand Transport Workers in Indonesia: Toward Understanding the Sharing Economy in Emerging Markets

      In collaboration with JJN,Victoria Fanggidae, Muto P. Sagala and Dwi Rahayu Ningrum, Perkumpulan Prakarsa write about the emergence of “platform” economy.

      by Victoria Fanggidae et al.
      Report
      Technology 18 October 2016

      The Mixed Effects of Agricultural Technology in Indonesia: Balancing Productivity, Employment and Equity

      Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture is modernising the sector with technology. This study analyses its impact on labour dynamics and inequality, and makes recommendations that seek to balance productivity and equity.

      by Viesda Pithaloka
      Report
      Education and Skills 18 August 2016

      Supplying Skills for Jobs: A State-Level Analysis of Training Across India

      The report proposes a strategy for skill development that would more effectively allocate funds across states.

      by Atisha Kumar
      Perspective
      Trade and Supply Chains 23 June 2016

      The ‘Economics’ of TTIP

      The JustJobs team brings to you important insights on the economic implications of TTIP.

      Report
      Urbanization 16 June 2016

      Promoting Job-Rich Urbanization in Zambia

      This research project explores how good city governance can leverage urban economies to create more and better jobs.

      by Gregory Randolph, Dhruv Jain
      Perspective
      Urbanization 7 June 2016

      What Will “Saudization” Mean for Foreign Workers in the Kingdom?

      Much attention has been focused on efforts to diversify the economy and usher more native citizens into the employed workforce. But what implications does Saudi Arabia’s new direction have for the 10.1 million foreign workers residing there?

      by Srijit Ghosh
      Perspective
      Welfare and Rights 4 May 2016

      The World’s Largest Employment Program: 10 Years On

      This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the world’s biggest government employment program, which guarantees 100 days of employment per household in rural India.

      by Trine Jørgensen