Damon

Damon

Gindling

Gindling

Castillo 2006

Castillo 2006

Presentation on Employment trends and their impact on poverty and inequality: Overview and new evidence - based on the "Is Informal Normal" publication

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Press Release - Is Informal Normal

Paris, 8 April 2009.- Informal employment is at record levels worldwide with severe consequences for poverty in poor countries, according to Is Informal Normal?, a new report by the OECD Development Centre.

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• Table of Contents of "Is Informal Normal?"
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International Seminar: Employment and Inequality Outcomes

The creation of more and better jobs remains a key challenge all over the world, not least due to the increasing demand for jobs in many developing countries. This joint ELS/DEV seminar presents recent experiences from China, India and Brazil.

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Executive Summary of "Is Informal Normal?"

This is the Executive Summary of the Publication "Is Informal Normal? Towards More and Better Jobs in Developing Countries". Please read the long abstract for more information on the content of the publication.

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• Is Informal Normal? Towards More and Better Jobs in Developing Countries
• Employment and Social Protection
• The 60 seconds guide to "Is Informal Normal?"
• Table of Contents of "Is Informal Normal?"

The 60 seconds guide to "Is Informal Normal?"

60 secs guide

Policy Brief: Is Informal Normal? Toward more and better jobs

The financial and economic crisis that began in 2008 has far-reaching implications for employment around the world. The slowdown in economic activity can be expected to raise unemployment, reduce international labour mobility and lead to an increase in informal employment.

OECD tracks gender inequality in developing countries

In many countries, tradition and culture pose obstacles to women’s economic development, so understanding their impact is a key to effective development policies.