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Kartu Prakerja Program and Youth Employment: Gender-Specific Outcomes in Indonesia

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  • Rizki Tri Anggara

    (BPS-Statistics of Prabumulih Municipality, Prabumulih, South Sumatra, Indonesia)

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The Kartu Prakerja Program is a form of the active labor market policy in Indonesia, serving as a significant initiative to enhance competencies and job opportunities, including for vulnerable groups such as the young and female labor force. This study aims to analyze the program’s impact on youth employment, with a focus on gender differences. Using Propensity Score Matching (PSM), the results show a significant positive effect on employment probability, particularly for women. The findings suggest that skills training and financial incentives play a crucial role in enhancing employability. The study recommends expanding program access to vulnerable groups and continuously assessing its effectiveness.

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  • Rizki Tri Anggara, 2024. "Kartu Prakerja Program and Youth Employment: Gender-Specific Outcomes in Indonesia," Economics and Finance in Indonesia, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia, vol. 70, pages 49-62, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:lpe:efijnl:202404
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    Keywords

    active labour market policy; Kartu Prakerja Program; unemployment; youth; women;
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    JEL classification:

    • J16 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination
    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
    • J68 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Public Policy

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