This report presents an analysis of initiatives in Belgium that aim to achieve better coordination of employment activation measures. The report identifies measures in both policy and practice for improving coordination, including strategic as well as operational measures, and underlines the
This report presents an analysis of initiatives in Finland that aim to achieve better coordination of employment activation measures. The report identifies measures in both policy and practice for improving coordination, including strategic as well as operational measures, and underlines the
This report presents an analysis of initiatives in France that aim to achieve better coordination of employment activation measures. The report identifies measures in both policy and practice for improving coordination, including strategic as well as operational measures, and underlines the
This report presents an analysis of initiatives in Ireland that aim to achieve better coordination of employment activation measures. The report identifies measures in both policy and practice for improving coordination, including strategic as well as operational measures, and underlines the
This report presents an analysis of initiatives in Italy that aim to achieve better coordination of employment activation measures. The report identifies measures in both policy and practice for improving coordination, including strategic as well as operational measures, and underlines the
As suggested in this report, one of the solutions to the problems of the southern Member States might be to facilitate the transfer of, and support for, appropriate technology and techniques, but, in addition, there appeared to be a need for providing financial assistance to SMEs and for introducing
This report examines the issues of entrepreneurship and self-employment, as raised by the Work Options Survey. Who are the self-employed, and what are the characteristics of those with an interest in self-employment, are the main questions addressed in this chapter. Among the currently employed