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July 2006

Fafo image/bildeThe Fafo Conference 2007

The Nordic Models and the Challenges of Globalization: Local Responses to Global Change

07.07.2006
February
15-16th, Fafo invites to a conference that addresses both the future of the Nordic labour and welfare regimes as well as the consequences of globalization on human security, both within and outside the Norwegian borders. The conference is part of Fafo's 25th anniversary. Fafo image/bilde More about the conference

Fafo image/bildeThe volunteers and the poor

07.07.2006

This new report from Fami sets out to map voluntary organizations effort to support the poor in nine Norwegian cities during October and November 2005. Fafo image/bilde Read the report here (in Norwegian)

Fafo image/bildeWork and qualifications

03.07.2006
In this new report, Fafo researcher Monica Lund looks at steps taken by local governments to increase work experience and qualifications among citizens in three areas of Oslo: Grünerløkka, Sagene and Gamle Oslo. Fafo image/bilde Read the report here (in Norwegian)

The new public employment and welfare service: Challenges for the employees

03.07.2006
In a Fafo-paper about the new reform the researchers Sol Skinnarland and Leif Moland look upon the employees' role. They present the unionists' view on important challenges for the employment and welfare offices. Fafo image/bilde Read more here (in Norwegian)