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Poverty Labour markets Gender

New evidence to promote entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia

Entrepreneurship has been a major driver of growth and job creation in Southeast Asia. But, until now, little empirical research had been carried out on entrepreneurial activity in the region.
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Labour markets

Vietnam seeks optimal size for emerging businesses

Vietnam’s impressive growth since the 1990s has propelled the country to middle-income status and attracted increased attention from foreign investors.
Published date
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 19:00
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Economic and social development Gender

Highlight: From factory floor to the middle class: Does labour-intensive manufacturing promote economic mobility?

The 48th Asian Development Bank (ADB) annual meeting was held in Azerbaijan, May 2-5, 2015. IDRC sponsored a seminar on incentivizing employment-intensive manufacturing policies as a strategy for growth and job creation in South Asia.
Published date
Monday, June 15, 2015 - 17:00
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Gender Equity

Taxes and gender equity: Codes, behaviours, and (un)intended consequences

Inequality has many faces: gender discrimination is one of them.