Serbia: Labor Market Assessment. September 2006. (PDF, 681 KB) Like most formerly planned economies, Serbia has experienced a difficult transition from guaranteed full employment to a market-based employment model. Because of political events, Serbia is only now trying to catch up with the more successful reformers. The Government has placed priority on employment both in terms of fighting poverty and underpinning economic growth. The main message of this report is that Serbia needs to adopt a multi-sector jobs agenda to address the employment situation. This agenda calls for the completion of the restructuring program as soon as possible, while continuing to develop the foundation for a dynamic labor market where private-sector job creation is strong. Serbia and Montenegro - Serbia social assistance and child protection note. June 2006. The report looks at Serbia's social assistance strategy for the development of its welfare system, and provides important starting points for further improvements, as the process of European Union (EU) integration intensifies. Pension Reform in Ukraine. February 2005.
Abstract: This policy note analyzes the impact of recent pension decisions in the context of broader pension reform. The financial implications of system design are considered, and recommendations are provided, both for addressing the current pension imbalance, and for continuing institutional reform of the pension system. Azerbaijan Enterprise Restructuring and Labor Redeployment (Volume I and Volume II). January 2005.
Abstract: The ultimate objective of the analysis is to advise policymakers regarding effective labor redeployment policies and measures to foster job creation. Findings indicate labor market interventions have great potential to improve labor market performance; however, whether or not this potential is realized depends on a number of factors, and numerous variables can intervene to affect the final outcome of their implementation.
Albania Social Net Review. December 2004.
Abstract: This review explores ongoing consequences of this difficult transformation and of policy initiatives to mitigate or ameliorate its effects. One inescapable conclusion is the causal interdependence of many of Albania’s major problems. Simply put, Albania has too few jobs, especially “good jobs” in the formal sector; and the geographic distributions of people, jobs, jobseekers, and infrastructure diverge. The New Pensions in Kazakhstan: Challenges in Making the Transition. May 2004.
Abstract: This report discuses Kazakhstan's pension system reform which is nearing the completion of the sixth year of its implementation. This study reviews the experience gained, in the light of current conditions and projected outcomes, and draws conclusions about the likely medium and long-term consequences of the current design of the pension system. The report also provides recommendations for changes to the initial framework that would enhance the capacity of the reform to achieve the long-term goal of a sustainable, affordable and equitable pension system. Ukraine: Improving Safety Nets and Labor Market Policies To Reduce Poverty and Vulnerability (Volume I and Volume II). January 2004.
Abstract: Two areas are the primary focus of this report: (i) safety net programs to cope with current poverty, and (ii) labor market reforms to reduce vulnerability. Analysis in each area is framed by an assessment of poverty and vulnerability, identifying groups in society that have inadequate resources and are most at risk. |
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