Employment policy in South East Europe

Employment policy seeks to provide a framework of institutions, laws and practices that improve labour market functions, inclusiveness, and the ability to address post-crisis and demographic challenges. This chapter on the Employment Policy Dimension considers three sub-dimensions in its assessment of employment performance and policy development. The Labour Mobility Sub-Dimension examines to what extent economies regulate the labour and occupational mobility of workers. The Labour Market Governance Sub-Dimension analyses the capacity of public employment services, strategies to facilitate employment among young people and vulnerable groups, and policies that address informal employment. It also describes employment protection legislation analysed with OECD indicators and methodology. The Social Economy Sub-Dimension describes the development of government action to promote the social economy and an environment conducive to social enterprises.