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Next to Nothing: The Impact of the Norwegian Introduction Programme on Female Immigrants' Labour Market Inclusion.

Authors :
UGRENINOV, ELISABETH
TURNER, LENA MAGNUSSON
Source :
Journal of Social Policy. Jan2023, Vol. 52 Issue 1, p107-128. 22p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

In 2003, Norway implemented an 'Introduction Programme' that aimed to increase labour market inclusion among newly arrived immigrants. Its main objectives were to facilitate free courses in Norwegian language training and social studies, and education or on-the-job training. The participants were given an allowance to attend the programme. This paper uses administrative register data to evaluate the effect of the Norwegian introduction programme on female immigrants' employment and earnings prospects. The sample consists of female immigrants from Asia or Africa who immigrated to Norway 18 months before or after the implementation of the introduction programme. The study measures their probability of being employed and their mean earnings 4–6 and 7–9 years after immigration. The results show that the Norwegian introduction programme had a small but significant effect on women's employment, but not on their earnings. This article suggests that the small effect of the programme on employment and non-effect on earnings may imply a displacement effect rather than an improvement in language skills and labour market skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00472794
Volume :
52
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Social Policy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
161418496
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S004727942100043X