Good jobs for inclusive growth in central asia and the south caucasus : regional report / edited by Giovanni Capannelli, Ravi Kanbur.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kanbur, S. M. Ravi, 1954- editor.

Capannelli, Giovanni, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asia, Central--Economic conditions.

Asia, Central.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (116 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Metro Manila, Philippines : Asian Development Bank, [2019]

Summary:

This study explores prospects for inclusive growth in the Central Asia and the South Caucasus region and highlights the central role played by the creation of good jobs. The study reviews economic performance in the region and discusses prospects through 2030, introducing two growth scenarios related to the adoption of structural reforms for creating good jobs and inclusive growth. It also highlights the importance of adopting a full policy reform scenario.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Tables, Figures, and Boxes

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Executive Summary

1 Introduction and Overview

1.1 Diversity and Commonality

1.2 Regional Features

1.3 Analytical Framework

1.4 The Experience of Central Asia and the South Caucasus

1.5 Areas of Intervention

Demand-Side Policies

Supply-Side Policies

Governance and Institutions

1.6 Arole for Development Partners

2 Economic Performance and Prospects

2.1 Growth since Independence

2.2 Drivers of Growth, 2001-2015

Foreign Direct Investment Inflows

Terms of Trade and Exports

Remittance Inflows

Public Investment

2.3 Progress on Economic and Institutional Reforms

2.4 External Shocks, 2014-2016

Policy Responses to External Shocks

2.5 Growth Prospects in Central Asia and the South Caucasus

Challenges and Opportunities

Policy Scenarios and Growth Implications

3 Growth and Inclusiveness

3.1 Inclusive Growth: Ananalytical Framework

Assets, Returns and Transfers

Income Growth at the Country Level

Sectoral Disaggregation

3.2 Growth, Poverty, and Inequality in Central Asia and the South Caucasus

Growth, Poverty, and Inequality

Decomposing Income Inequality

3.3 Transfers and Social Protection

3.4 Summary

4 Good Jobs and The Labor Market

4.1 Economic Structure and Employment Trends

Informal Jobs and the Labor Market

4.2 Demand side: structural Change and Labor Productivity

Decomposing Labor Productivity Growth

4.3 Good Jobs and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

4.4 Supply Side: Employment and Skills Development

Technical and Vocational Education and Training

4.5 Labor Market Institutions

Employment-Friendliness

Inclusiveness

Labor Mobility

Funding Mechanisms

Flexicurity

4.6 Structural Reforms.

Active Labor Market Policies

Inclusive Social Benefits and Protection

Information Systems

5 Policy Options

5.1 Policy Framework

5.2 Demand-side Policies

Economic Diversification

Private Sector Development

Regional Economic Cooperation

5.3 Supply-side Policies

Human Capital Development

Flexible Contractual Arrangements

Social Protection Schemes

5.4 Institutions and Governance

Labor Market Intermediation

Governance and Corruption

Reducing Informality

5.5 Policy Choices and Priorities

6 A Role For Development Institutions

6.1 Applying the Study Framework to International Development Assistance

6.2 Responding to the Region's Distinctive Features

6.3 Sharpening Tools

Analytical and Knowledge Base

Country Strategy Preparation and Sector Selection

6.4 Choice and Design in Projects and Interventions

6.5 Regional Cooperation and Integration

6.6 Conclusions

References

Appendix: Empirical Growth Model

Background Papers.

Notes:

"February 2019."

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9789292615116

9292615114