Report

The purpose of this paper is to frame the current issues around measuring employment and labor market outcomes in the context of workforce development programs.

This book discusses how current training policies and programs in developing countries need to change to improve education levels and skills development and presents new ideas about how to improve design and implementation of skills-related programs to make them more effective and relevant.

This paper reviews the main challenges facing countries in attempting to improve labor market outcomes among young. It also discusses the design and implementation of employment interventions for youth.

This study surveys active labor market programs (ALMPs) in selected countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, identifies key challenges to their effective and efficient delivery and proposes a policy framework for reforming public service provision.

This report presents findings from the Caribbean Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP), specifically the program's provision of life skills and vocational training to youth in conflict with the law in Saint Lucia.

This report compiles a series of case studies that each illustrates how the finance gap can be closed for young and other underserved entrepreneurs through providing non-financial support, such as training and mentoring.

This report explores elements and principles that are central to apprenticeship programs design and presents examples of best practices from around the world that LAC countries can use as potential instruments.

This report presents findings from the Caribbean Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP) on building and strengthening consortiums in the Caribbean. It offers insights on how to build collaborative relationships that effectively support the implementation of projects and ensure the successful delivery of services to youth at risk.

This report details case studies that demonstrate how companies – who work with the public sector and educational institutions – can play a vital role in increasing the skills and employability of thousands of job market entrants and seekers.

In partnership with Hilton Worldwide, this report includes recommendations for the hospitality industry on ways to create career pathways for this emerging workforce while also meeting critical industry-wide hiring needs.