Theoretical underpinnings of active labour market programmes implemented by municipal and non-governmental organisations in Sweden.

Autor/inn/en	Starke, Mikaela; Hollertz, Katarina
Titel	Theoretical underpinnings of active labour market programmes implemented by municipal and non-governmental organisations in Sweden.
Quelle	In: European journal of social work, 26 (2023) 5, S. 788-802 PDF als Volltext Link als defekt meldenVerfügbarkeit
Beigaben	Tabellen; Literaturangaben; Abbildungen
Sprache	deutsch
Dokumenttyp	online; gedruckt; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1369-1457; 1468-2664
DOI	10.1080/13691457.2022.2063809
Schlagwörter	Empirische Untersuchung; Programm; Arbeitsförderung; Langzeitarbeitslosigkeit; Arbeitslosigkeit; Arbeitsvermittlung; Theorie; Öffentliche Hand; Non-Profit-Organisation; Schweden
Abstract	Active labour market programmes (ALMPs) are a central aspect of labour market policies and are intended to combat the negative effects of long-term unemployment and increase the ability of individuals to obtain gainful employment and financial self-sufficiency. The purpose of this Swedish study is to explore the designs of six ALMPs and their sequential chains, through which participants are intended to transition from long-term unemployment to employment. Three of the ALMPs were delivered by the municipality and three by different NGOs. Programme stakeholders were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide followed by clarifying questions. The results reveal that the basic components of the ALMPs vary in terms of activities, programme durations and education of the employees. Moreover, the goals of the sequential chains differ, and it was found that the municipal ALMPs define paid work on the open labour market, or financial independence, as the most important goal for participants. The goals for participants in NGO-based ALMPs, however, focused on enhancing wellbeing, skills, and self-confidence. The study adds to our understanding of differences and similarities of the basic components and sequential chains of municipality and NGO based ALMPs.
Erfasst von	Deutsches Zentralinstitut für soziale Fragen, Berlin
Update	2025/3