KOOP AT-BG Roundtable Discussion, June 9, 2010, Sofia
On June 9, 2010 the Centre for Human Resources Development and Regional Initiatives of the MLSP near Sofia hosted a roundtable discussion on the topic “Active Labour Market Policy in Time of Economic Crisis.” Experts from the ministries of the two countries, representatives of the Public Employment Services of Austria (AMS) and ?SB Consulting presented their overview of the labour market policies in Austria and Bulgaria and formulated various recommendations relating to the development of that sphere, such as the provision of special courses by the Public Employment Services, provision of consultations on flexibility for companies, implementation of employment models in organizations, which serve the community as a means to boost he labour market integration of unemployed citizens. Heated discussions followed each presentation.