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Digital transformation of social security administration and services : a comparative analysis of Australia, Canada, Denmark and France

United Nations University / Operating Unit on … - 2023

and services in four countries - Australia, Canada, Denmark, and France - and identifies the key drivers, challenges, and … countries. Federal countries like Australia and Canada are challenged by a relatively higher degree of fragmentation between … transformation of social security administration and services in Australia, Canada, Denmark and France, a set of key lessons can be …

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Applying labour law to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises : a comparative study of 16 countries

Vargas, Ana María - 2020

The self-employed and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) account for the greatest share of employment and make up the largest number of economic units worldwide. However, some countries exclude these economic units from certain obligations under their national labour laws in the...

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Gendered safety nets and growing inequality : pandemic-induced recession in India

Nathan, Dev; Rahul, S. - 2022

In the absence of adequate social security for migrant workers, the recession induced by the COVID-19 pandemic forced the mass return of millions of circular migrants who were supported by their rural households of largely left-behind women. In addition, the recession rendered destitute small...

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More is more : livelihood interventions and child labor in the agricultural sector

Chiodi, Vera; Escudero, Verónica - 2020

What works to reduce child labor in agriculture? In this paper, we evaluate two randomized livelihood intervention programs, aimed to reduce child labor, particularly in its most exploitative forms, in rural areas of Peru and the Philippines. In the first randomized experiment, we evaluate a...

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Preferential tax regimes for MSMEs : operational aspects, impact evidence and policy implications

Marchese, Marco - 2021

Drawing on a literature review, this paper looks at the role that preferential tax regimes (PTRs) for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play in encouraging enterprise formalization and enterprise growth. The main focus is on emerging economies, notably from Latin America, where this...

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Home-based work and homework in Ghana : an exploration

Darkwah, Akosua Keseboa; Tsikata, Dzodzi - 2021

This research report explores the nature and character of home-based work and the more narrow concept of homework in Ghana. As labour statistics on home-based work and homework are absent, the research draws on interviews with 124 individuals working in agro-processing, arts and crafts, industry...

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Social dialogue in the Public Services in South Asia : a comparative overview of the laws, institutions and practices in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka

Smith, Alistair - 2022

bargaining in the public services in India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Public service labour relations in these three south Asian …

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Social dialogue in the Public Services in selected ASEAN countries : a comparative overview of the laws, institutions and practices in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapo...

Bitonio, Benedicto Ernesto R. - 2022

, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Generally, "public service" and "public sector" as understood from the … rights in the public sector to maintain or protect public order, national security, general welfare or good morals. Malaysia …

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Key workers in Malaysia during the pandemic

Lim, Lin Lean - 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Malaysian government prioritized health and economic stimulus packages for the sectors considered "key" for the economy and gave little recognition to the workers making contributions to the functioning of daily lives. The paper documents the impacts on key...

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