Labour markets in small developing states / edited by Andrew S. Downes.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Downes, Andrew S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Labor market--Developing countries.

Labor market.

Labor market--Commonwealth countries.

Commonwealth countries.

Developing countries.

Physical Description:

ix, 135 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Commonwealth Secretariat, [2008]

Summary:

Recent studies of the economic growth and development process have emphasised the critical role of human development. For small developing countries the existence of limited natural resources means that emphasis must be placed on human resources development (HRD) in national development strategy formulation. Through education and training (and health and nutrition), HRD can overcome imbalances in the labour market.

This book explores the approaches to this challenge adopted by governments of smaller states across the world and considers the effectiveness of the particular strategies adopted. It also explores the role of labour migration, particularly the emigration of skilled labour, in this process.

The book will be of value to national economic planners, labour market economists, and all those who seek to ensure the successful development of the economies of the world's smaller states.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Labour Markets and Human Resource Development in the Caribbean / Andrew S Downes 9

Chapter 2 Migration and Commonwealth Small States: The Case of Teachers and Nurses / Roli Degazon-Johnson 57

Chapter 3 Pacific Islands Labour Market: Issues and Challenges / Mahendra Reddy 65

Chapter 4 Labour Markets and Human Resources Development in the Small States of Africa and the Indian Ocean / Happy Siphambe 99.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0850928710

9780850928716

OCLC:

184829519