Research project

Promoting pathways to decent work

This report examines how income support and ALMPs can work together to address barriers to decent work in emerging and developing countries. It first outlines a conceptual framework for understanding the benefits of an integrated approach, followed by findings from an extensive empirical analysis. A country mapping reveals the various ways ALMPs and income support are combined in these regions, where they play a key role in labor market policy. A literature review and global study show that combining these policies leads to better results, though outcomes vary by policy mix. Impact evaluations from Mauritius and Uruguay provide further evidence.