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to assess each category of the main activation tools on the supply side (job search support and
training) and demand side (job creation policies).
The three elements are as follows:
1 National policy objectives and delivery – How the programme fits with national government
policy and priorities
2 Individual programme design & performance – How well the programme is operating
3 Structure, governance and regulation – How the programme is supported by the wider labour
market context
Each element of the framework is explained in more detail below.
Table2: Methodology and Framework for Examining Activation Strategies
Note: This classification is made by the authors of the study
Using the above framework, we have carried out our study based on the following methodology:
 Literature review – Building on the definitions presented in this scope, a literature review was
undertaken to identify the types of activation programmes in OIC Member States. This research
focused on the three key activation programmes (job search support, training and job creation) to
identify different approaches and focus of the programmes among OIC Member States from
Element Features
National policy
objectives &
delivery
Individual
programme
design &
performance
Supporting
infrastructure
Engagement Assessment
Work
Focus &
Training
Job
broking
In Work
support
•Monitoring
•Awareness
campaigns
•Benefit
conditionality(if
relevant)
•Programme and
state government
incentives
•Using objective
assessment of
work capabilityto
identify need and
access to specialist
support as required
•Providing support
with job search and
addressing barriers
to entering the
labour market
including skills
needs
•Employer
engagement
•Creating and
matching
individuals to labor
market
opportunities
•Creating
opportunities
includes job
subsidies
•Providing access
tocoachingand
mentoring to
support individuals
to remain in work
Regulations
Governance
Structure of the labour market
Social and demographic factors
Financial
Incentives
•Unemployment
benefits
•Financial support
•Make work pay
Job
Creation
Policies
•Coverage /
availability
•Spending levels
•Effectiveness
Job
Search
Support &
Training
Policies
•Coverage /
availability
•Spending levels
•Effectiveness
Eligibility
criteria
and
obligation
•Demands of
eligibility criteria
•Requirements for
participation /
support
Additional considerations where activation is supported by social assistance
programmes
Supply side policies Demand side policies