The challenge of employment creation in South Africa
SOURCE: State of the Nation: South Africa: 2012-2013
OUTPUT TYPE: Chapter in Monograph
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2013
TITLE AUTHOR(S): M.Altman
SOURCE EDITOR(S): F.Nyamnjoh, U.Pillay, G.Hagg, J.Jansen
KEYWORDS: JOB CREATION
DEPARTMENT: Impact Centre (IC), Impact Centre (PRESS), Impact Centre (CC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 7660
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/3032
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/3032
OUTPUT TYPE: Chapter in Monograph
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2013
TITLE AUTHOR(S): M.Altman
SOURCE EDITOR(S): F.Nyamnjoh, U.Pillay, G.Hagg, J.Jansen
KEYWORDS: JOB CREATION
DEPARTMENT: Impact Centre (IC), Impact Centre (PRESS), Impact Centre (CC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 7660
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/3032
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/3032
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Abstract
This chapter outlines central lessons learnt over the past decade on the nature of job creation in South Africa and what needs to be done to reduce unemployment. It especially reflects on the knowledge gained through research and policy interaction that developed at the HSRC over this period. The chapter begins by reviewing trends in employment, unemployment and working poverty. The second section reviews the employment scenarios developed by the HSRC, starting with an outline of the three scenarios and then delving into select lessons learnt from this process. Central questions relate to which sectors might be relied on to create jobs and which not, the role of government in direct job creation, the connection between employment and poverty reduction, and the need for social protection measures. A conclusion ends the chapter.-
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