Active employment policy: a chance for czech labour market?

1999 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Frýdmanová ◽  
Eva Zamrazilová
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Social Impacts ◽  
Employment Policy ◽  
The West ◽  
Employment Policies ◽  
Structural Problems ◽  
Massive Growth ◽  
European Experience ◽  
To Come

Czech labour market has been getting closer to standard labour market, notable growth of long-term unemployment can therefore be expected in the years to come. The level of long-term unemployment is still much lower in comparison with market economies, so that wide space still exists to stop massive growth of long-term unemployment. <P>Reviewing the West European experience shows that active employment policies can be quite helpful to cope with the problem of long-term unemployment and its social impacts. National Employment Plan declares more intensive implementation of active employment policy, its financial possibilities being, however, rather limited. Some structural problems of Czech labour market could limit effectiveness of this Plan as well.

Islamophobia

2019 ◽  
pp. 244-271
Author(s):  
Martin Pugh
Keyword(s):  
The United States ◽  
Islamic State ◽  
Islamic Fundamentalism ◽  
The West ◽  
Small Minority ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Proximate Causes ◽  
To Come ◽  
The 1960S

This chapter discusses how, misled by Islamophobic propaganda, Britain and America were unable to come to terms with what they called ‘Islamism’. The origins of what is variously known as Islamism, Islamic fundamentalism, and radical Islamism lie in the 1960s, in the ideas of a handful of Muslims in Pakistan, Egypt, and Iran who believed that Muslims had been led astray from their religion by nationalist movements. Although some Muslims were critical of Western morality and politics, Islamism was not primarily anti-Western: it was essentially a reaction against what were widely seen as the corrupt, authoritarian, and secular regimes that controlled much of the Muslim world. The aim was to evict them, return to a purer form of Islam and re-create an Islamic state. In view of the exaggerated reputation it enjoys in the West, it is worth remembering that this movement has largely been a failure. Yet while fundamentalism appeals to only a small minority, it is also the case that large numbers of Muslims have become aggrieved by the policies of the Western powers. The explanation for this can be found in long-term frustration with the consistently pro-Israeli policy of Britain and the United States over Palestine, in addition to the proximate causes in the shape of two Afghan wars, the genocide in Bosnia, the Rushdie affair, and the first Gulf War in 1990, which made many Muslims see themselves as the victims of Western aggression and interventionism.

Employment Policy in Spain

2020 ◽  
pp. 577-592
Author(s):  
Mariely López-Santana
Keyword(s):  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Welfare State ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Great Recession ◽  
Employment Policy ◽  
Employment Policies ◽  
Labour Market Policies ◽  
The Great Recession ◽  
Early Twentieth Century ◽  
Territorial Organization

This chapter provides an overview of the emergence, consolidation, recalibration, and liberalization of employment policies in Spain. By identifying five developmental periods, it reviews transformations in the nature and regulation of labour market policies from the early 1900s to the mid-2010s. In addition, it explores changes in the territorial organization and governance of labour-market policies with a focus on decentralization, (re-) centralization, and delegation reforms. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the implications of the Great Recession on Spanish labour market policies and structures, including its dualized labour market. All in all, the chapter sheds much light on the nature and changes of the Spanish welfare state since the early twentieth century.

Government Policies and Employers' Attitudes Towards Long-term Unemployed People in Northern Ireland

1998 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 447-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
MAURA SHEEHAN ◽  
MIKE TOMLINSON
Keyword(s):  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
Supply Side ◽  
Labour Demand ◽  
Employment Policy ◽  
Unemployed People ◽  
Limited Impact ◽  
Fair Employment

The article discusses government policies towards unemployed people in the context of the development of ‘fair employment’ policy in Northern Ireland. It presents results from a survey of long-term unemployed people in West Belfast which challenge the direction and content of existing training and employment schemes, and their capacity to address inequalities in unemployment between Catholics and Protestants. The article argues that current supply side labour market policies are having limited impact in Northern Ireland and goes on to explore policies to influence labour demand. On the basis of interviews with employers, a number of policies are advocated, including giving priority to recruitment of long-term unemployed people in areas of high unemployment by means of making grant aid conditional.

scholarly journals A View on Employing Foreigners from the Countries Outside the EU in Slovakia

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Romana Hricová ◽  
Renáta Madzinová
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Internal Migration ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Employment Growth ◽  
Skilled Labour ◽  
To Come ◽  
Gradual Pressure ◽  
The Eu

Structural changes in the labour market, employment growth and a lack of skilled labour have generated interest in additional workforce. At first, Slovakia responded by employing the long-term unemployed and by increasing internal migration, but there was also a gradual pressure on employing foreigners. Foreigners gradually began to come to Slovakia, not only from the EU, but also from third countries. For a more detailed analysis, 5 countries were selected, which in the last analysed year accounted for the highest percentage of the employment of foreigners from third countries. The aim of the paper is to find out, on the basis of the analysis of the number of working foreigners in Slovakia, in which professions they are most often employed and whether we are able to use their knowledge potential.

World Economy in the Long Term: Growth Strategies for the Major Actors

2012 ◽  
pp. 89-109
Author(s):  
A. Apokin
Keyword(s):  
World Economy ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Global Imbalances ◽  
Growth Strategies ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Structural Problems ◽  
Long Term Trends ◽  
To Come ◽  
Economic Growth Rates

This paper analyzes the approach to the global imbalances (and probable global savings deficit) problem in the light of long-term interests of each global actor. It outlines three long-term trends that will change the growth landscape in twenty years to come. Those are population ageing, the rise in household consumption for large developing economies and the next phase of moving production to developing economies. Key long-term interests and structural problems for three key actors — US, EA and China - are identified. The author outlines two long-term scenarios (inflation versus restructuring) of the excess debt and probable savings deficit (a part of the global imbalances problem). The analysis suggests that currently the world economy is on the path to gradual debt restructuring, implying a long period of low economic growth rates.

scholarly journals Adaptation of European employment policy to the Ukrainian economy realities

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (9) ◽  
pp. 27-30
Author(s):  
H. I. Bashnianyn ◽  
T. I. Horodyskyy ◽  
Ya. S. Lapchuk
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Employment Policy ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Long Run ◽  
European Experience ◽  
State Employment ◽  
Scientific Results ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

The article deals with the current state of unemployment in Ukraine. Comparison of the unemployment rates with the European countries is conducted. The employment policy in the European Union (EU) was analyzed. The analysis and generalization of features of labour market in countries of the EU are conducted. The scientific results and tasks for further research were outlined. The actual problems of the current development of the labour market in Ukraine and countries of the EU are revealed. The main purpose of the paper is to explore the theoretical aspects of the formation of employment system and to consider the European experience of employment systems regulation in selected countries. The study revealed that in today's conditions of development of the national economy the labour market occupies an important place. One of the most important tasks of any state is defined to be the regulation of the labour market. At the present stage, the problems of the labour market become the most urgent in countries of the EU. This is due to a change in the structure of the pan-European labour market, as well as to the globalization of the world economy. The study found that overcoming unemployment and increasing employment are the main tasks of the EU. The main drivers, motivations and consequences of undeclared work in the EU are identified. The impact of the European employment strategy was studied. Regulation of EU main programs and initiatives that concern the lowering of unemployment, the main aim of which is improving of the education and employability of people was examined. Based on the analysis of the relevant European experience, challenges have been identified that should be taken into account when developing the state employment policy of Ukraine in the medium and long run periods. The recommendations regarding the borrowing of Ukraine's positive experience of the EU towards the employment policy are provided. Analysis of the labour market in the EU and Ukraine showed that the European integration of Ukraine opens the possibility for sustainable economic development. Borrowing of foreign experience will allow Ukraine to create conditions for more efficient functioning of the system of employment. The practical value of the research presented in the article is in identification of promising directions for increasing the efficiency of employment policy in Ukraine on the basis of the experience of member countries of the EU.

scholarly journals Employment Policy and International Labour Standards

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 366-371
Author(s):  
Kesiana Çoçka ◽  
Armela Maxhelaku ◽  
Ilir Rusi
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Policy Recommendation ◽  
Employment Policy ◽  
Employment Policies ◽  
Active Labour Market Policies ◽  
Active Labour ◽  
Labour Standards ◽  
International Labour Standards ◽  
Labor Resources ◽  
Active Policy

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to give some general considerations on employment policy and international labour standards. This paper examines the context and the obligations under Convention no. 122, specifically: to declare an employment policy and to identify objectives of policies that can be implemented. It is important to mention that, this Convention, is one of the most important conventions that has defined the detail procedures regarding drafting and implementation of employment policies. According to this Convention, it is mandatory the involvement of representatives persons involved, in drafting and operation processes of employment policies. In this regard, authorities should take appropriate measures to secure that employers rights are respected and take into account their experience, views and opinions concerning employment policies. In order to stimulate economic growth, each member state should implement an active policy, in order to provide work for any person who was willing and able to work and an economic situation in which all available labor resources are being used. Furthermore in this paper will be identified general and selective measures, which are defined in Employment Policy Recommendation, 1964 (No. 122). The paper is focused especially on analyzing different issues regarding active labour market policies and employment policies. An important part of this paper, is the analysis of the flexibility in the labour market background, definitions of flexicurity, also security and flexibility in labour markets.

scholarly journals Distribution and status of the red-tailed phascogale (Phascogale calura)

2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeff Short ◽  
Andrew Hide
Keyword(s):  
Western Australia ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
The West ◽  
Old Growth ◽  
Jarrah Forest ◽  
Biogeographical Regions ◽  
To Come ◽  
Eucalyptus Wandoo

The red-tailed phascogale once extended widely across semiarid and arid Australia, but is now entirely confined to the southern wheatbelt of Western Australia, occupying less than 1% of its former range. Here it occurs in a portion of the Avon Wheatbelt, Jarrah Forest, Mallee, and Esperance Plains biogeographical regions. The species persists only in areas that have been extensively cleared for agriculture and where the remaining bushland is highly fragmented. It does not appear to extend into unfragmented habitat in either the Jarrah Forest to the west or Mallee region to the east. It occurs primarily in woodland habitat with old-growth hollow-producing eucalypts, primarily wandoo (Eucalyptus wandoo) or York Gum (E. loxophleba), but records from the periphery of its current range appear to come from a broader range of habitats, including shrublands and various mosaics of woodland, shrubland, and scrub-heath. Key factors limiting persistence are likely to be fragmentation of habitat that is likely to greatly increase the risks associated with dispersal, a shortage of suitable nesting hollows in many vegetation associations, and predation by feral and domestic cats and by foxes. These factors, particularly fragmentation and lack of suitable nesting hollows, suggest that the species’ long-term persistence in areas beyond the wandoo belt is far from assured.

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