Economic impacts of professional training in the informal sector [electronic resource] : the case of the labor force training program in Cote d'Ivoire / Dorte Verner, Mette Verner.
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TextSeries: Policy research working papers ; 3668. | World Bank e-LibraryPublication details: [Washington, D.C. : World Bank, 2005]Subject(s): Informal sector (Economics) -- Cote d'Ivoire | Occupational training -- Cote d'IvoireAdditional physical formats: Verner, Dorte.: Economic impacts of professional training in the informal sector.LOC classification: HG3881.5.W57Online resources: Click here to access online Also available in print.Abstract: "The authors address the economic impact of the labor force training program (PAFPA) developed for the informal sector in Cote d'Ivoire. The data contain a subsample of the participants in the agricultural sector, tailoring sector, and the electronics sector, and a comparable control group of nonparticipants. The data have been analyzed using standard program evaluation tools, namely difference-in-difference estimators, in order to detect potential program impacts. The authors find positive economic impacts as a result of training received for some groups, namely women, the agricultural and electronics sectors, firms employing 1-3 individuals, and firms with 10 or more employees. "--World Bank web site.
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"The authors address the economic impact of the labor force training program (PAFPA) developed for the informal sector in Cote d'Ivoire. The data contain a subsample of the participants in the agricultural sector, tailoring sector, and the electronics sector, and a comparable control group of nonparticipants. The data have been analyzed using standard program evaluation tools, namely difference-in-difference estimators, in order to detect potential program impacts. The authors find positive economic impacts as a result of training received for some groups, namely women, the agricultural and electronics sectors, firms employing 1-3 individuals, and firms with 10 or more employees. "--World Bank web site.
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