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    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
    Perspective
    Gender 29 April 2016

    The Hidden Roots of the Gender Pay Gap

    The pay gap between men and women has been a regularly discussed issue for a number of years, including in the current U.S. presidential election. While in most countries the gap has been narrowing over the time, recent research shows that as a greater number of women enter a profession, the prestige and income for […]

    by Amanbir Singh