Human Capital in Egypt The Road to Sustainable Development |
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Editor:
| Kandil, Magda |
ISBN: | 978-977-416-584-9 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
Publisher: | American University in Cairo Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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Although Egypt has made significant progress toward reviving economic growth, unemployment remains persistently high and a substantial rise in job opportunities is still needed to absorb the increasingly expanding labor force, with 700,000 new entrants to the labor market annually. Labor-related problems include low female participation, excessive government employment, a high percentage of people in non-decent employment, low productivity and wages, and high unemployment among youth...
More DescriptionAlthough Egypt has made significant progress toward reviving economic growth, unemployment remains persistently high and a substantial rise in job opportunities is still needed to absorb the increasingly expanding labor force, with 700,000 new entrants to the labor market annually. Labor-related problems include low female participation, excessive government employment, a high percentage of people in non-decent employment, low productivity and wages, and high unemployment among youth and women. In addition, there is a significant mismatch between available skills and labor market requirements. These issues and more are addressed, with analyses of the current situation, future prospects, and recommendations for change.