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An overview of the performance and potential of public works programmes in South Africa

Author: McCord, Anna Date: 28 May 2015 In this paper simple models are used to estimate the impact and fiscal feasibility of 'expanded' public works programmes using the limited data available. The employment creation potential of a R1.2 billion investment in labour intensive ... Read more
A critical evaluation of training within the South African national public works programme

Author: McCord, Anna Date: 2005 This article explores the ability of the training and work experience offered under public works programmes to promote employment in South Africa. Public works are a key component of South African labour market policy and are ascribed ... Read more
A critical evaluation of training within the South African national public works programme

Author: McCord, Anna Date: 2005 This article explores the ability of the training and work experience offered under public works programmes to promote employment in South Africa. Public works are a key component of South African labour market policy and are ascribed ... Read more
Employment and labour market trends

Author: McCord, Anna ; Bhorat, Haroon Date: 2003 Read more
An overview of the performance and potential of public works programmes in South Africa

Author: McCord, Anna Date: 2003 In this paper simple models are used to estimate the impact and fiscal feasibility of 'expanded' public works programmes using the limited data available. The employment creation potential of a R1.2 billion investment in labour intensive ... Read more c b n d
Public Works as a Response to Labour Market Failure in South Africa

Author: McCord, Anna Date: 28 May 2015 Unemployment has been rising in South Africa for the last three decades, leading to official unemployment rates of 26.4% (37% if the broad definition is used). This implies a jobless total of 7 million, with more than 40% of the rural population ... Read more
Public works: Policy expectations and programme realities

Author: McCord, Anna Date: 28 May 2015 This paper explores the ability of public works programmes (PWPs) to promote employment and reduce poverty. Public works are a key component of the current social protection framework in South Africa, constituting the only significant form ... Read more
The economy-wide impacts of the labour intensification of infrastructure expenditure in South Africa

Author: McCord, Anna; Van Seventer, Dirk Date: 28 May 2015 This paper examines the performance of public works in addressing both micro and macroeconomic policy objectives relating to growth, employment and poverty reduction in South Africa. The microeconomic analysis suggests that while participation ... Read more
Who will guard the guardians themselves? : contributions of the capability approach to capacity development evaluation frameworks

Author: Porter, Stephen Date: 2007 Includes bibliographical references (leaves 105-118) Read more