Three interlinked mechanisms are crucial for development: (A) Technological Upgrading, (B) Integration into International Markets and (C) Restructuring Labour Markets. Little is known about why and under what conditions the three mechanisms being studied generate (or fail to generate) more and better employment.
This project aimed to provide new empirical insights and theoretical perspectives by combining different scientific disciplines and research methods such as quasi-experimental methods, econometric analysis of micro and macro datasets, semi-structured interviews with key actors (field research), and sociological and legal analysis of policies and regulations. It will increase our understanding of which policies lead to development processes that are sustainable from the point of view of growth processes, business logic and societal values.
The project is expected to contribute to scientific progress in the fields of development studies, economics, law, sociology and industrial relations. The project will help national and international policymakers and stakeholders by providing summaries of baseline studies, country programmes and comparative analyses of various policy instruments in terms of their ability to generate employment, thereby adding to development strategy discussions and policy making.