A Review of Local Economic and Employment Development Policy Approaches in OECD Countries: Policy Transferability to Wales

摘要: This paper is written in the context of a coalition government Welsh Assembly which committed to full employment (defined as an rate 80%) based on quality jobs. At outset it should be noted that not all activities relevant subject matter this report have been devolved Assembly. Though has powers relating education and training does responsibility for issues. It also emphasised introduced many new policies strategies recently integrated bodies such Education Learning Wales (ELWa) Development Agency into Government Departments. considers transferability ten policy audits focusing specific interventions different OECD countries fields labour market participation, skills development economic physical regeneration. First, main challenges relation market. then examines evidence gaps current approach Government. leads assessment options might considered facing Wales. The next section attempts consider potential role reviewed initiatives filling these gaps. A final draws conclusions makes some recommendations.