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A qualitative assessment framework for active labour market policies

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  • Sofia Dromundo
  • Olga Rastrigina

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Improving the design and delivery of active labour market policies (ALMPs) requires not only assessing whether they work, but also understanding how and why they do. This paper presents a methodological framework for the qualitative assessment of ALMPs, aimed at supporting continuous improvement and mutual learning among the different stakeholders in the ALMP ecosystem. The framework combines self-assessment by implementing institutions with external assessment by independent experts. It is structured around eight core criteria that capture the full cycle of a well-functioning ALMP. Each criterion is anchored in a benchmark describing what effective practice looks like, providing a point of reference to systematically assess programme strengths and identify areas for improvement. The framework offers a practical tool to foster critical reflection, guide improvements, and support structured policy dialogue both nationally and across countries.

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  • Sofia Dromundo & Olga Rastrigina, 2026. "A qualitative assessment framework for active labour market policies," OECD Social, Employment and Migration Working Papers 330, OECD Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:oec:elsaab:330-en
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    JEL classification:

    • E24 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Consumption, Saving, Production, Employment, and Investment - - - Employment; Unemployment; Wages; Intergenerational Income Distribution; Aggregate Human Capital; Aggregate Labor Productivity
    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
    • J64 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Unemployment: Models, Duration, Incidence, and Job Search

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