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Jobs and skills mismatch in the informal economy
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Document
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Language:
English
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Sources:
ILO
Authors:
Palmer, P.
Topics:
Youth employability, Skills policies and strategies
Knowledge Products:
Research papers, Case studies and good practices
Publication Date:
01 Oct 2017
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edmsp1_215424.pdf
Job quality remains a major concern with vulnerable employment pervasive around the world. As more and more investment is made in education and skills around the world, it is important to note that most young people in low- and middle-income countries will not be putting to use the skills they learn in formal sector jobs; they will be making use of these skills in the informal economy.
This paper is concerned with jobs and skills mismatch in the informal economy in low and middle income countries. It reviews the analytical and conceptual framework for jobs and skills mismatch in the informal economy, considers the causes of skills mismatch in the informal economy, analyses available data on the phenomena and reviews policy and program options to address it.
Subject Tags:
Skills and training policy, Skills mismatch, Informal economy
Regions:
Global
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