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This paper proposes a new measure of skills mismatch that combines information about skill proficiency, self-reported mismatch and skill use. The theoretical foundations underling this measure allow identifying minimum and maximum skill requirements for each occupation and to classify workers...
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Previous research has shown that fathers taking some time off work around childbirth, especially periods of leave of 2 or more weeks, are more likely to be involved in childcare related activities than fathers who do not do so. Furthermore, evidence suggests that children with fathers who are...
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the ways in which gender inequality is a critical factor in understanding vulnerability and resilience efforts concerning … at the household, community, and state levels. In particular, gender inequalities within the Sahel pose a very real … populations. The paper then explores what development and state institutions are doing to resolve gender inequity through climate …
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, political and human rights have been accompanied by impressive reductions in gender gaps. However, discriminatory social … Gender Index (SIGI) aims to provide policy makers with the necessary tools and evidence to design more effective gender …-responsive policies. Putting social institutions at the core of policy responses may open new and sustainable vistas to promote gender …
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Integrating gender dimensions into early warning systems is critical to support equitable crisis prevention and … and West Africa are gender-responsive and highlights existing gaps at national and regional levels. Progress has been made … by key partners and stakeholders towards strengthening the gender analysis of FNS EWS, however, these efforts have not …
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Goals, drawing on learning from the Social Institutions and Gender Index and in-country research by the OECD Policy Dialogue … tasks more equally between men and women by transforming gender stereotypes. …
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Income inequality in Colombia has declined since the early 2000s but remains very high by international standards. Income dispersion largely originates from the labour market, which is characterised by a still high unemployment rate, a pervasive informal sector and a wide wage dispersion...
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Sweden ranks among the best OECD countries in terms of gender equality. Women have a high employment rate, outperform … entrepreneurs. Hence, there is scope to make further progress on gender equality. The share of the parental leave reserved for each …
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is increasing rapidly, and to close the gender gap in the labour market. The health and pension systems play a …
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The NZ labour market is among the most flexible in the OECD, and outcomes for its young people have been among the best. However, labour-market opportunities are heavily determined by initial education, where New Zealand’s system is also successful and innovative in many ways. Average PISA...
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