Combating Discriminatory Gender Norms Is Smart Development Policy ReportJuly 23, 2013 Combating Discriminatory Gender Norms Is Smart Development Policy Reducing gender inequality will not only improve women’s lives but will also boost economic growth. Jul 23, 2013 Jordan Bernhardt
Global Wage Trends for Apparel Workers, 2001–2011 ReportJuly 11, 2013 Global Wage Trends for Apparel Workers, 2001–2011 Declining wages and persistent poverty for garment workers in a majority of the world’s leading apparel-exporting countries raises doubt that export-led development strategies create a rising tide that lifts all boats. Jul 11, 2013 the Worker Rights Consortium
Working Toward Shared Prosperity Through Just Jobs: 6 Points of Action ArticleJune 3, 2013 Working Toward Shared Prosperity Through Just Jobs: 6 Points of Action A recent conference organized by the Just Jobs Network in New Delhi focused on one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how to create good jobs to drive employment-based, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth. Jun 3, 2013 Sabina Dewan
Just Jobs Index 2013 ReportMay 22, 2013 Just Jobs Index 2013 The Just Jobs Index assesses the nature and extent of fair jobs at a country level and creates a vivid picture of work opportunities, income and employment security, and equality of treatment and working conditions. May 22, 2013 Tewodros Aragie Kebede, Huafeng Zhang, Jon Pedersen
The Faces of Indian Women VideoMarch 8, 2013 The Faces of Indian Women This video highlights the struggles and the resilience of Indian women in a male-dominated society. Until women feel safe, until they are free to leave their homes without having to seek permission from members of their household, and until they are given respect in and out of the workplace, women cannot realize their economic potential. Mar 8, 2013 Sabina Dewan, Anand Bhaskar Morla
What the International Community Can Do to Support the Protest Against the Delhi Gang Rape ArticleDecember 21, 2012 What the International Community Can Do to Support the Protest Against the Delhi Gang Rape This week’s horrifying incident is a tangible chance to advocate for stronger policies to protect women from violence, harassment, and discrimination. Dec 21, 2012 Sabina Dewan
Creating Just Jobs Must Be Our Top Priority ArticleNovember 15, 2012 Creating Just Jobs Must Be Our Top Priority Just job creation will lift millions of people out of poverty and into the middle class, empower billions of women and young people, and help us develop a strong, secure, and robust 21st century global economy. Nov 15, 2012 Sabina Dewan, Jordan Bernhardt
Latest International Job Creation Policy Menu ArticleNovember 13, 2012 Latest International Job Creation Policy Menu The Just Jobs Network looks at how different countries are getting people back to work through the various programs within each nation. Nov 13, 2012 Just Jobs Network
IMF’s Latest World Economic Outlook Ignores the Need for More and Better Jobs ArticleOctober 16, 2012 IMF’s Latest World Economic Outlook Ignores the Need for More and Better Jobs The International Monetary Fund should follow in the steps of the World Bank and focus on the necessity of implementing job creation policies. Oct 16, 2012 Jordan Bernhardt
Youth Skills and Aspirations in India ArticleOctober 11, 2012 Youth Skills and Aspirations in India India needs livelihood- and skills-building programs that will help young people realize both their aspirations and the need for a more skilled workforce. Oct 11, 2012 Keren Nazareth
The World Bank Embraces Jobs but Not the Institutions that Support Them ArticleOctober 9, 2012 The World Bank Embraces Jobs but Not the Institutions that Support Them The World Bank’s new World Development Report doesn’t go far enough in embracing the importance of labor market institutions, such as a minimum wage and collective bargaining, in making jobs the driver of economic growth. Oct 9, 2012 Sabina Dewan
Germany’s Lessons for a Strong Economy ArticleJune 26, 2012 Germany’s Lessons for a Strong Economy Knut Panknin presents the views of a top industrialist and a union leader on Germany’s economic success, both of whom agree that a well-paid workforce is essential to strong economic growth. Jun 26, 2012 Knut Panknin
International Confederation of Employers Questions Indisputable Right to Strike ArticleJune 25, 2012 International Confederation of Employers Questions Indisputable Right to Strike Blocking labor abuses report just the latest gambit by international employers seeking to roll back workers’ rights, says Jordan Bernhardt. Jun 25, 2012 Jordan Bernhardt
Getting the G-20 Behind More Effective Global Trade Rules ArticleJune 15, 2012 Getting the G-20 Behind More Effective Global Trade Rules Sabina Dewan and Jordan Bernhardt detail how the upcoming G-20 Summit in Los Cabos, Mexico could result in meaningful global trade reform. Jun 15, 2012 Sabina Dewan, Jordan Bernhardt
The Path to a Successful Economic Transition in Egypt ReportJune 5, 2012 The Path to a Successful Economic Transition in Egypt Sabina Dewan, James Hairston, and Jordan Bernhardt contend that the United States must make Egypt’s economy the focus of its assistance to the country. Jun 5, 2012 Sabina Dewan, James Hairston, Jordan Bernhardt
Japan’s Inclusion Makes the Trans-Pacific Partnership a Big Opportunity ArticleMay 8, 2012 Japan’s Inclusion Makes the Trans-Pacific Partnership a Big Opportunity A regional trade agreement being hammered out this week in Dallas could lead to improved trade between the United States and Japan once they get over a few hurdles, write Jordan Bernhardt and Sabina Dewan. May 8, 2012 Jordan Bernhardt, Sabina Dewan
International Job Creation Policy Menu ArticleApril 5, 2012 International Job Creation Policy Menu The Just Jobs Network highlights job creation ideas from select advanced and developing economies. Apr 5, 2012 Just Jobs Network
Filling in the Gaps in Our Trade Intelligence ArticleMarch 14, 2012 Filling in the Gaps in Our Trade Intelligence Sabina Dewan says that a new trade enforcement office and possible crackdown on China solar panel subsidies don’t address the root of the problem. Mar 14, 2012 Sabina Dewan
Why We Need an Equal Global Workforce ArticleMarch 7, 2012 World Economic Forum)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/03/equal_global_workforce_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/03/equal_global_workforce_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/03/equal_global_workforce_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/03/equal_global_workforce_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/03/equal_global_workforce_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> World Economic Forum)"> Why We Need an Equal Global Workforce Increasing women’s labor participation is not just about fairness, writes James Hairston. It’s good for business. Mar 7, 2012 James Hairston
Rebuilding the Syrian Economy After Assad ArticleFebruary 29, 2012 Rebuilding the Syrian Economy After Assad Jordan Bernhardt says it’s not too early to start thinking about how to reintegrate Syria back into the global economy in ways that help its people most swiftly. Feb 29, 2012 Jordan Bernhardt
Getting State-Owned Enterprises Right in the Trans-Pacific Partnership ArticleFebruary 23, 2012 Getting State-Owned Enterprises Right in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Sabina Dewan details why state-owned enterprises need to operate just like any other business in this proposed free trade region and suggests ways to make that happen. Feb 23, 2012 Sabina Dewan
Making U.S. Exports Work for Job Creation ArticleJanuary 11, 2012 Making U.S. Exports Work for Job Creation Developing a competitiveness strategy for sustainable export growth to restore our middle class requires several key initiatives, writes Sabina Dewan. Jan 11, 2012 Sabina Dewan
Helping Complete the Arab Spring ArticleJanuary 3, 2012 Helping Complete the Arab Spring Sabina Dewan presents key ways the United States and Europe can help build sustained economic growth in the region. Jan 3, 2012 Sabina Dewan
Obama Forging Stronger Asia-Pacific Economic Ties ArticleNovember 10, 2011 Obama Forging Stronger Asia-Pacific Economic Ties Sabina Dewan details what President Obama hopes to achieve at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit this week and why it is important for American jobs, exports, and growth. Nov 10, 2011 Sabina Dewan
Three Things the G-20 Must Do for Job Creation ArticleNovember 3, 2011 Three Things the G-20 Must Do for Job Creation The Just Jobs Network presents three ways the leaders of the Group of 20 nations can create good jobs with safe working conditions and opportunities for economic mobility. Nov 3, 2011 Sabina Dewan
Organized Labor’s Role in Democratic Transitions ArticleJune 20, 2011 Organized Labor’s Role in Democratic Transitions Jeff Becker outlines why the inclusion of civil society groups such as labor unions is crucial to building well-functioning democracies. Jun 20, 2011 Jeff Becker
Trade Unions Are Key to a Successful Transition in Egypt ArticleJune 6, 2011 Trade Unions Are Key to a Successful Transition in Egypt Sabina Dewan explains why strong trade unions are essential for “just jobs” in Egypt and for a smooth democratic transition. Jun 6, 2011 Sabina Dewan
‘Just Jobs’ Trump Everything Else ArticleMay 23, 2011 ‘Just Jobs’ Trump Everything Else Knut Panknin examines the critical role of employment in the democratic and social transformation of Middle East and North Africa. May 23, 2011 Knut Panknin
Sustaining Spring in Egypt ArticleMay 18, 2011 Sustaining Spring in Egypt Sabina Dewan announces the first annual meeting in Cairo of the global “Just Jobs Network,” which will explore ways to generate stable, equal, and sustainable growth through good jobs in Egypt and the Arab world. May 18, 2011 Sabina Dewan
Scandinavia’s Intriguing Welcome Mat ArticleApril 29, 2011 Scandinavia’s Intriguing Welcome Mat Åsmund Arup Seip of the Fafo Institute for Labour and Social Research in Norway examines the balance struck in Northern Europe integrating foreign, European, and domestic workers. Apr 29, 2011 Åsmund Arup Seip
What Are Just Jobs? VideoMarch 31, 2011 What Are Just Jobs? Sabina Dewan explains why it's important to have just jobs worldwide. Mar 31, 2011 Sabina Dewan
Using Trade to Create Good Jobs at Home and Abroad ArticleMarch 8, 2011 Using Trade to Create Good Jobs at Home and Abroad CAP hosts U.S.T.R. Ambassador Ron Kirk for a discussion on how trade policy can generate opportunities for workers around the globe. Mar 8, 2011
Just Jobs to Prevent a Region of Bouazizis ArticleMarch 7, 2011 Just Jobs to Prevent a Region of Bouazizis Many young workers in the Middle East lack opportunities for good, well-paying jobs and must rely on informal jobs to make ends meet, writes Laura Mitchell. Mar 7, 2011 Laura Mitchell
Just Jobs Depend on a Strong Labor Movement ArticleMarch 2, 2011 World Economic Forum)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/burrow_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/burrow_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/burrow_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/burrow_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/burrow_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> World Economic Forum)"> Just Jobs Depend on a Strong Labor Movement Liv Torres discusses the challenges international labor is up against as it strives to create better working conditions worldwide. Mar 2, 2011 Liv Torres
Is Job Creation in Haiti an Obstacle to Reconstruction? ArticleFebruary 22, 2011 Is Job Creation in Haiti an Obstacle to Reconstruction? Current job-creation efforts in Haiti after the earthquake are halting the reconstruction process and need to be re-examined, write Henriette Lunde and Amsale Temesgen. Feb 22, 2011 Henriette Lunde, Amsale Temesgen
Guiding Principles for Just Jobs ArticleFebruary 18, 2011 United Nations Information Service - Geneva)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/02/ruggie_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/02/ruggie_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/02/ruggie_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/02/ruggie_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/02/ruggie_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> United Nations Information Service - Geneva)"> Guiding Principles for Just Jobs Ben Moxham from the Trades Union Congress in the United Kingdom applauds the U.N. effort to hold businesses accountable worldwide for their labor practices, but suggests further steps. Feb 18, 2011 Ben Moxham