• Contrasting supply-side, demand-side and combined approaches to Labour market integration 

      Frøyland, Kjetil; Andreassen, Tone Alm; Innvær, Simon (Journal of Social Policy;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-05)
      In social policy discussions about activation or ALMP (Active Labour Market Policies), most attention is paid to supply-side approaches, directed towards jobless individuals. In these discussions, little attention is given ...
    • Engaging employers in vocational rehabilitation: Understanding the new significance of knowledge brokers 

      Aksnes, Siri Yde (Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation;Volume 50, Issue 1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-08)
      BACKGROUND:Policymakers have a growing interest in the role played by employers in promoting labour market participation for jobseekers with support needs. This is reflected in the development of demand-led approaches which ...
    • How science, technology and innovation can be placed in broader visions - Public opinions from inclusive public engagement activities 

      Kano, Kei; Kudo, Mitsuru; Yoshizawa, Go; Mizumachi, Eri; Suga, Makiko; Akiya, Naonori; Ebina, Kuniyoshi; Goto, Takayuki; Itoh, Masayuki; Joh, Ayami; Maenami, Haruhiko; Minamoto, Toshifumi; Mori, Mikihito; Morimura, Yoshitaka; Motoki, Tamaki; Nakayama, Akie; Takanashi, Katsuya (JCOM: Journal of Science Communication;Volume 18, Issue 03, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-01-18)
      This study investigates how different segments of the public, with varying degrees of interest in S&T, could formulate opinions on a broader vision and the role they think STI should play in Japanese society through ...
    • Improving follow-up with low-income families in Norway: What is new and what is already regular social work practice? 

      Tøge, Anne Grete; Malmberg-Heimonen, Ira; Liodden, Tone; Rugkåsa, Marianne; Gyüre, Krisztina; Bergheim, Berit (European Journal of Social Work;2019, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Policymakers emphasise knowledge-based practices and evaluate their effectiveness. The Norwegian Directorate of Labour and Welfare has developed a model for Comprehensive follow-up of Low-income Families (the so-called ...
    • Østkanten tar til gatene. Marginalitet og banalitet i Oslo 

      Andersen, Bengt (Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      The Israeli invasion of Gaza in late December 2008 triggered demonstrations – or as several commentators termed them, riots – in downtown Oslo, as it did in other European cities. Many young people from the «immigrant ...