Investment in infrastructure - Assessment of employment outcomes using macro-level analysis: Approach and indicators

This policy paper presents an overview of the approach and indicators that were used to assess the impacts of investment in infrastructure using macro-level analysis. It is based on the analysis of 11 European Investment Bank (EIB)- financed investment projects in different infrastructure sectors in Jordan, Tunisia, Egypt and Morocco. Macro-level analysis were utilized to assess direct, indirect and induced effects on production, income and employment. It is based on accounting frameworks such as the latest Input-Output tables and Social Accounting Matrices.

The macro-level analyses were supported by project-level analyses that assessed direct employment outcomes, considering quantity and quality, during construction and operation and maintenance. The project-level analysis used structured interviews, site visits and document reviews to assess direct employment outcomes. There is another policy paper that presents the approach and indicators of the project-level analysis.