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Tatjana Buklijas Articles from IPPO

  1. How a Universal Basic Income for People Over 65 Increased New Zealand’s Labour Force Participation

    How a Universal Basic Income for People Over 65 Increased New Zealand’s Labour Force Participation

    November 26, 2024

    Tatjana Buklijas In 2022, the New Zealand government launched the Older Workers Employment Action Plan (OWEAP), which outlined a series of actions supporting older workers, their employees as well as the broader environment1. The key driver of this action plan was the recognition of the future impact of New Zealand’s ageing population, including its labour force. While in 1993 26.6% of the workforce was aged 45-64 and only 1.2% above 65, in 2023 36.7% of the workforce was aged 45-64 and 7% over 652. This rising proportion of older workforce reflects the...

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    Roma Children: International Approaches to Improving Participation in Early Years Childcare and Education

    September 16, 2024

    Research suggests that high-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) can have a positive and long-lasting effect on children's outcomes, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, and parents’ ability to work and their quality of life. However, there is also evidence that children who stand to gain most, are least likely to access the funded entitlements.

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