Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

Gruenewald, Hazel / Mueller, Maren, Reskilling and Upskilling in a Globalized Economy: Essential Strategies for Workforce Transformation. (Future of Business and Finance) 227 pp. 2025:7 (Springer, GW) <753-453>
ISBN 978-3-658-48383-8 hard ¥18,559.- (税込) EUR 74.99

This book provides an in-depth exploration of upskilling and reskilling strategies, essential in today's rapidly evolving and complex global landscape. The intensifying war for talent-driven by macro trends such as digitalization, AI, climate change, hybrid working, and demographic shifts-has made addressing the skills shortage a top priority for business leaders. These global challenges not only require organizations to proactively identify and integrate future skills through targeted training programs but also demand a shift toward socially just and ecologically sustainable practices. Grounded in cutting-edge research and proven practices, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice. It is an invaluable resource for HR professionals, business leaders, and educators dedicated to building a future-ready workforce.

Hoogeveen, Johannes / Silva, Karishma / Hopper, R. B., Making Refugee Self-Reliance Work: From Aid to Employment in Sub-Sahara Africa. 158 pp. 2025:8 (World Bank, US) <753-334>
ISBN 978-1-4648-1969-8 paper ¥8,653.- (税込) US$ 43.95

This report highlights the urgent need to promote refugee self-reliance in Sub-Saharan Africa through inclusive policies, economic participation, and development-focused aid.

Kra, Walter, Employabilite sociale en prevention de la violence chez les jeunes en Cote d'Ivoire. (Arc-en-ciel) 168 p. 2025:6 (L'Harmattan, FR) <753-336>
ISBN 978-2-336-50182-6 paper ¥4,702.- (税込) EUR 19.00

Mabugu, Ramos E. / Ronconi, Lucas (eds.), Youth Employment Programs in Africa. (Routledge Contemporary Africa) 284 pp. 2025:9 (Routledge, UK) <753-338>
ISBN 978-1-032-96443-0 hard ¥41,948.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This book investigates youth employment programmes across nine African countries, providing important insights into the world's youngest continent by population, in which 60% of people are aged under 25.By 2050, the labour force in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to be almost double the size of the labour force in high-income countries, representing a massive shift in the world's working population, and providing a significant challenge for job creation. In this book, contributors bring together insights from more than 500 in-depth interviews and 1,500 focus group participants to consider whether youth employment programs are effectively reaching vulnerable groups. The book tackles the problem of political clientelism in the allocation of benefits and considers the level of coordination that is taking place across programs and political institutions.Combining rich empirical findings with data about labour market outcomes and institutions, this book will be an important read for researchers wishing to understand the political economy of youth employment policy in Africa.

Pages, Naima (dir.), L'emploi et les politiques de developpement en Guinee. 298 p. 2025:6 (L'Harmattan, FR) <753-342>
ISBN 978-2-336-51322-5 paper ¥8,167.- (税込) EUR 33.00

Fietz, Katharina / Joubert, Clement / Nopo, Hugo et al., (In)Formalizing Jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean: Taxes, Benefits, and Labor Market Directives. (International Development in Focus) 304 pp. 2025:8 (World Bank, US) <753-346>
ISBN 978-1-4648-2238-4 paper ¥10,425.- (税込) US$ 52.95

This report aims to deepen our understanding of informality of work and employment outcomes in Latin American and Caribbean labor markets, focusing on the interplay between personal income taxation, social protection policies, and consequently firm and workers' incentives to (in)formalize agreements.