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  • Chapter 13 - Work Capabilities in Different Occupations and Countries

  • from Part III - Work Capabilities in Different Contexts
  • Edited by Jac van der Klink, Tilburg University, Sebastiaan Rothmann, North-West University
  • Book:
    Capabilities at Work
    Published online:
    26 May 2026
    Print publication:
    02 July 2026, pp 279-301
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    This chapter applies the capability approach (CA) to explore work capabilities across diverse occupations and countries. In a globalised world of work, the CA offers a human-centred framework for understanding how individual agency and structural conditions interact to shape people’s opportunities at work. The chapter begins by outlining the CA and its relevance to work and employment. It then examines key capabilities required in different occupations, focusing on how education, labour markets, workplace practices, and social policies support or constrain these capabilities. Cross-national and occupational comparisons highlight the variation in work capabilities across different contexts. In conclusion, the chapter offers recommendations for creating inclusive and enabling work environments that are relevant to policy and practice. By analysing work through the lens of the CA, this chapter contributes to a deeper understanding of how to expand human capabilities in the workplace and promote decent, empowering work across global contexts.