Assessing private sector contributions to job creation and poverty reduction
English
Bilateral organizations
The development agencies of many countries make skills development a pillar of their Official Development Assistance – from the perspective of education systems, employment promotion, poverty reduction, and private sector development. Documentation of their experience, evaluations and impact assessments, mission statements, and other knowledge products are made available through the Global KSP.
International organizations
Information is gathered from other international organizations that promote skills development and the transition from education and training to work. The Interagency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) was established in 2009 to share research findings, coordinate joint research endeavours, and improve collaboration among organizations working at the international and national levels.
Other sources
Experts from many international, regional and national agencies generously share their views, experiences and findings on skills, helping policy-makers among other stakeholders to understand the linkages between education, training and the world of work, and how to integrate skills into national development planning to promote employment and economic growth.
Participation of employers' and workers' organizations
The world of learning and the world of work are separate but linked. While one involves learning, the other produces goods and services. Neither can thrive without the other. Strong partnerships between government, employers and workers help ensure the relevance of training to the changing needs of enterprises and labour markets.
Research papers
Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues.
The private sector, which provides about nine out of 10 jobs in developing countries, holds the answer to this challenge. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the constraints that prevent companies from growing and generating jobs. The public sector must help build an environment where these obstacles are removed or minimized.
This report addresses this crucial issue by identifying and exploring the most binding constraints to growth and job creation. First, it presents employment trends in the developing world and discusses methods to estimate the impact of private sector development on jobs. Next, the study considers in detail four constraints: a poor investment climate, inadequate infrastructure, lack of access to finance, and insufficient skills and training.