The paradox of the global labour market is that while there may be a shortage of decent jobs, there is no shortage of work, according to a report by by the United Nations special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Olivier De Schutter.
Its premise is clear: governments should do more than create the conditions for job growth, and ensure that working conditions are good.
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