Invest in youth to tackle jobs crisis

The global economy is recovering but youth unemployment is getting worse. Young people are more than twice as likely to be unemployed as the average worker, yet few governments are taking proactive steps to boost youth employment.

Stimuler l'emploi et les compétences - Introduction

Réduire le chômage et augmenter l'emploi sont les grands enjeux au lendemain de la crise. Mais l'emploi seul ne suffira pas : il faudra mettre davantage l'accent sur les compétences.

Oeuvrer à la reprise

Après la crise financière, la reprise cahotante remet en question un certain nombre d'hypothèses économiques. John Martin, Directeur de la Direction de l'Emploi, du Travail et des Affaires sociales à l'OCDE, explique l'impact de la crise sur l'emploi, ainsi que les enjeux pour le marché du travail dans les années et décennies à venir.

Maintenir l'emploi face à la crise

La crise a renforcé les problèmes sous-jacents du chômage et de la compétitivité. Aujourd'hui, la mise en place de politiques prioritaires est nécessaire pour relancer l'emploi.

ELSA Seminar Series

The OECD Employment, Labour and Social Affairs Directorate has launched in September 2008 a series of seminars open to both external and internal speakers. It is intended to be an informal forum for discussion of policy-oriented empirical research work among policy-makers, academics and OECD staff.

SMEs and Entrepreneurship: The Way Forward to Job Creation and Growth

Angel Gurría recalled the role played by the OECD Bologna Process and Charter and the "need to harness the potential of SMEs and entrepreneurs in the fight against unemployment, social exclusion and poverty" in his remarks to the “Bologna+10” High-level Meeting.

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Country Reviews of Labour Market and Social Policies

This series of country-specific reviews of labour makret and social policies examines policies and institutions and makes recommendations for improvements.

L'OCDE et le Sommet du G20 à Séoul en 2010

Le Sommet du G20 à Séoul, les 11-12 Novembre 2010, a prolongé les discussions des précédents Sommets sur des thèmes clés tels que - le développement, le commerce mondial, une croissance équilibrée, la réforme du secteur financier, l'emploi et les politiques sociales, la fiscalité et la lutte contre la corruption.

Tackling Inequalities in Brazil, China, India and South Africa : The Role of Labour Market and Social Policies

Greater integration into the world economy and important policy reforms have resulted in Brazil, China, India and South Africa becoming major actors in the globalisation process, with impressive results in terms of economic growth, social development and poverty reduction. But the benefits of stronger growth have not always been shared equally and income inequality has remained at very high levels.

How can labour market policies help promote a quick return to work?

"Cutting unemployment and fiscal deficits at the same time is a daunting challenge but it needs to be tackled head on. Despite signs of recovery in most countries, the risk remains that millions of people may lose touch with the labour market. High joblessness as the new normal can not be accepted and has to be tackled by a comprehensive policy strategy", said Angel Gurría at the launch of the OECD Employment Outlook 2010.

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