In an international and comparative perspective, access to the labour market on the part of young people is a complex issue with certain contradictory aspects reflecting the level of development of labour law and industrial relations in the respective countries. In the most advanced economies...

Forum Sessions: - Developments and trends in social security - Demographic challenges - Governance and management - Extension of social security coverage - Focus on Africa - Social Security Summit

Contributions are welcomed on the following themes: • Climate change as a driver of regional policy • The challenges of low carbon economies • Developing and evaluating sub-national policies for adaptation and mitigation • Post-Copenhagen challenges for taking forward international and...

Eine international operierende und sich dynamisch entwickelnde Wirtschaft stellt hohe Anforderungen an die Qualität und Wandlungsfähigkeit des Arbeitsangebots. Aus- und Weiterbildung kommen dabei eine Schlüsselrolle zu. Mangel an Fachkräften und passend qualifizierten Hochschulabsolventen...

Topics: Regional growth disparities; Sustainable economic development (energy and environmental issues); Financial crisis and regional disparities; Impact of structural funds on regional convergence; Knowledge-based economy and regional competitiveness; Regional models and forecasts; Regional...

This day and a half event will bring together scholars from the new Financial Literacy Research Consortium to present their research and discuss how programs, educational products, and policies can best promote financial planning and financial security. The conference agenda is designed for...

The WorldPensionSummit is a top level environment for Pension Professionals and a platform for the exchange of business insights on essential 'crossroads' in pensions. The summit is completely organized for and by professionals, ensuring the highest quality program in all aspects. The...

Ziel der Konferenz wird es sein, im Rahmen der wirtschaftspolitischen Beratung, einem wesentlichen Auftrag des IWH, aktuelle Themen aus der laufenden Forschung des Instituts zur Diskussion zu stellen. Die Tagung richtet sich vor allem an Abgeordnete und Vertreter der Ministerien der Neuen...

Topics for discussion include: the role and purpose of higher education; how to measure its impact; higher education institutions (HEIs) and regional competitiveness; the influence of students and graduates on regions; knowledge exchange between HEIs and business; HEIs and community engagement...

The workshop discusses recent research that evaluates passive and active labour market policies. Theoretical, empirical, experimental and policy-oriented contributions are welcome.