Abstract
This study aims to determine the impact of a new business model, called Inclusive Business (IB) model on job quality in two West Africa francophone countries, Burkina-Faso and Cote d’Ivoire, using propensity scores methods and the inverse probability weighted adjusted regression (IPWAR) for robustness. Results show that employees and self-employed related to companies which implement the Inclusive Business (IB) Model have higher labor-related revenues, are less likely to quit their current job and are more satisfied with their labor’s income in Burkina-Faso. In Cote d’Ivoire, significant results are only observed for self-employed persons benefiting from this new business model. They earn more and are more satisfied with their working conditions. The IB model which seems to be more matured in Burkina-Faso (returns are observed for both employees and self-employed) than in Cote d’Ivoire, can therefore be viewed as a channel for job quality improvement in these two West African (francophone) countries where it is not yet expanded. Public policies are therefore needed to support the implementation of this new business model.
Highlights
This study aims to determine the impact of a new business model, called Inclusive Business (IB) model on job quality in two West Africa francophone countries, Burkina-Faso and Cote d’Ivoire, using propensity scores methods and the inverse probability weighted adjusted regression (IPWAR) for robustness
To shed light on how the private sector can contribute to working conditions’ improvements in African francophone countries, this paper addresses the issue of the relationship between the Inclusive Business Model and the supply of decent works opportunities, focusing on Burkina-Faso and Cote d’Ivoire
Job quality is central to public debates in Africa in the context of recurrent discussions on policies to reduce unemployment
Summary
Employment since it affects the quality of life in many ways is a crucial element. It is often the key to social and economic progress, providing the individual with a sense of identity and the opportunity to socialize with others. Certain types of employment can have negative effects on employee’s health, limiting their future working potential
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