Labor force - Matches
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While the Philippines has achieved several milestones advancing gender equality in the country, there are some areas that can still benefit from furth..
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Persons with disability (PWDs) in developing countries, in general, have lower employment rates, as
noted in empirical studies (e.g., Eide et al. 2004..
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New research suggests women are disadvantaged, but experts say this doesn’t stop those who want to workTraditional gender roles are hindering wo..
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Women are still bound by gender roles when it comes to labor force participation, according to a study published by state think tank Philippine Instit..
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Despite being listed by the World Economic Forum as the best performer in gender outcomes among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations member-stat..
In the News
Despite being listed by the World Economic Forum as the best performer in gender outcomes among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) mem..
In the News
According to the World Economic Forum, the Philippines has been leading the economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in advancing gende..
Policy Notes
Expanding incentives for employers and improving the quality of education will increase employment among women with disabilities, according to a study..
In the News
The jobs challenge is not simply the lack of job opportunities. A more nuanced view is the inability of the common person to earn a decent living thro..
Policy Notes
The poor, in general, have lower levels of education because they tend to prioritize their daily basic needs and put lower investment in education. Lo..
Policy Notes
Regional Integration, Inclusive Growth, and Poverty: Enhancing Employment Opportunities for the Poor
Regional economic integration in East Asia is characterized initially as a market-driven process of increased trade and foreign direct investment (FDI..
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Persons with disability (PWDs) are among the vulnerable groups in the country that need utmost attention from the government. This is perhaps the reas..
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Labor force statistics is one of the key tools used by decisionmakers to gauge how well (or worse) the economy is doing. Thus, an understanding of the..
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This paper examined how PWDs in the Philippines make a living and determined the factors that influenced them to select a particular labor market stat..
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