Alaa Mohamed Abdel-Rahman - Economic Analyst, Ministry of Finance
ERF and World Bank Youth Essay Competition Award Ceremony
Cairo, Egypt, January 17, 2017
www.erf.org.eg
This document discusses solutions to youth unemployment in Egypt. It addresses issues with both the supply of and demand for labor. On the supply side, it recommends reforming the education system to better align curriculums with industry needs. It also suggests formalizing shadow economy jobs through apps and electronic payment. On the demand side, it proposes developing a national innovation system to link actors and support entrepreneurship through technology parks, incubators, and easier access to diversified funding sources. The goal is to shift Egypt's economy towards knowledge-based industries and create more jobs.
Zainab Sami Nassef - Freelance writer at Al-Ahram Weekly
ERF and World Bank Youth Essay Competition Award Ceremony
Cairo, Egypt, January 17, 2017
www.erf.org.eg
Imane Helmy - United Nations Development Progarmme (UNDP)
ERF and World Bank Youth Essay Competition Award Ceremony
Cairo, Egypt, January 17, 2017
www.erf.org.eg
Youth Employment in Egypt : A Roadmap to Unleash Egypt’s Untapped PotentialEconomic Research Forum
Yasmine AlGarf - Working for Major International Development Organizations in Egypt and Jordan
ERF and World Bank Youth Essay Competition Award Ceremony
Cairo, Egypt, January 17, 2017
www.erf.org.eg
Can the Private Sector be the Solution to Youth Unemployment and Poverty? Economic Research Forum
May Nagy - Assistant Lecturer at The British University in Egypt
ERF and World Bank Youth Essay Competition Award Ceremony
Cairo, Egypt, January 17, 2017
www.erf.org.eg
Alaa Mohamed Abdel-Rahman - Economic Analyst, Ministry of Finance
ERF and World Bank Youth Essay Competition Award Ceremony
Cairo, Egypt, January 17, 2017
www.erf.org.eg
This document discusses solutions to youth unemployment in Egypt. It addresses issues with both the supply of and demand for labor. On the supply side, it recommends reforming the education system to better align curriculums with industry needs. It also suggests formalizing shadow economy jobs through apps and electronic payment. On the demand side, it proposes developing a national innovation system to link actors and support entrepreneurship through technology parks, incubators, and easier access to diversified funding sources. The goal is to shift Egypt's economy towards knowledge-based industries and create more jobs.
Zainab Sami Nassef - Freelance writer at Al-Ahram Weekly
ERF and World Bank Youth Essay Competition Award Ceremony
Cairo, Egypt, January 17, 2017
www.erf.org.eg
Imane Helmy - United Nations Development Progarmme (UNDP)
ERF and World Bank Youth Essay Competition Award Ceremony
Cairo, Egypt, January 17, 2017
www.erf.org.eg
Youth Employment in Egypt : A Roadmap to Unleash Egypt’s Untapped PotentialEconomic Research Forum
Yasmine AlGarf - Working for Major International Development Organizations in Egypt and Jordan
ERF and World Bank Youth Essay Competition Award Ceremony
Cairo, Egypt, January 17, 2017
www.erf.org.eg
Can the Private Sector be the Solution to Youth Unemployment and Poverty? Economic Research Forum
May Nagy - Assistant Lecturer at The British University in Egypt
ERF and World Bank Youth Essay Competition Award Ceremony
Cairo, Egypt, January 17, 2017
www.erf.org.eg
International Ethnic Folklore Festival-2015
We are organizing IEFF-INDIA -2015, in Delhi-NCR regions, from Aug 21 to 27, 2015. Festival hosts 10 finest International Folklore Ensembles from (USA, Poland, Mexico, Lithuania, Egypt, Bolivia, Israel, Singapore, Senegal, Peru) and 3 National Ensembles (Punjab, Rajasthan & Gujarat), where dance and cultures of the World UNITE with the exquisite creative collision of dance performances, traditional music, workshops and discussions forums which portray the ethnic ancestral traditions with royal costumes forming a unique cultural diversity.
We have an exceptional line up of 400 artists, expected crowd over 50,000 patrons. IEFF provides a great opportunity to explore and to mingle with various ethnic cultures under one roof on Indian Stages.
The document summarizes information about Al-Azhar University in Egypt. It provides details about the university's history, academic programs, structure, and reputation. Specifically:
Al-Azhar University was originally founded as a mosque in the Fatimid period and later transformed into a university. It offers degrees in Arabic language, Sharia and Islamic law, and theology. The university is known for its prestigious scholars and aims to balance traditional Islamic studies with contemporary subjects. It has an open approach to different schools of thought and exploring other countries.
The document summarizes various aspects of ancient Egyptian civilization such as their writing system, cuisine, holidays, geography, architecture, traditional dress, and history. Hieroglyphic writing was used to record information about religion and government. Bread was a staple food and Egyptians used garlic and onions frequently in cooking. Major structures from ancient Egypt include the pyramids and Sphinx. Egypt had a long continuous history as the earliest unified state dating back to around 3000 BC.
The document provides an overview of ancient Egyptian civilization from 3300 BC to 30 BC. It discusses the geography of Egypt and the importance of the Nile River in enabling agriculture. It also summarizes Egyptian religion, government as a monarchy led by pharaohs, daily life, and architectural and artistic achievements including pyramids, temples and tombs. Key figures mentioned include Imhotep, Khufu, and various pharaohs and gods.
Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt located on the Nile River. The city has a long history, founded over a thousand years ago and was the center of government for various ruling powers. Cairo has 8 districts and a population of nearly 8 million people. Some of its main tourist attractions include Al-Azhar Park, the Cairo Opera House, the Egyptian Museum known for its extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, Khan El-Khalili market, and Cairo Tower.
إدارة الوقت السيطرة الكاملة للمحترفين المستقلينBjorn Orvar
فهناك ستجد قائمة مهامك، وتقويمك، وبريدك الصوتي. والآن يرجع الأمر إليك في المحافظة على جدولك الزمني.
إلا أن الأمر أشد صعوبة وأنت على الطريق. فهناك مئات الأشياء الخارجة عن سيطرتك والتي تحتاج لأن تؤخذ في الاعتبار:
كم ستستغرق فعلياً للوصول إلى العميل؟
هل تعرف الأنماط المرورية لمدينتك عن ظهر قلب؟ وماذا عن المناطق غير المألوفة بالنسبة لك؟
هل يمكنك التخطيط ليومك في بضع دقائق أم أنك تضيع الساعات الطويلة كل أسبوع في غربلة العناوين على الخريطة؟
This document provides an overview of Mexico, including its history, demographics, economy, religion, tourism industry, and traditional foods. It notes that Mexico has a long history, with early civilizations including the Olmecs, Mayans, and Aztecs. Today, over 111 million people live in Mexico, with a literacy rate over 90%. Mexico has a large trade economy and exports oil, cars, and other manufactured goods mostly to the US and Canada. While tourism is a major industry, it faces challenges from drug cartel violence and safety issues. Traditional Mexican cuisine was influenced by the Mayans, Spanish, and French colonizers.
Minarets of al azhar, cairo, egypt -types of minaret, Eraz
The document describes three types of minarets at the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Egypt:
1. The Minaret of Qaytbay was rebuilt several times and has three balconies supported by muqarnas.
2. The Minaret of Al-Ghuri was built in 1509 and has an octagonal first shaft decorated with keel arches and columns, and a second shaft separated by balconies with muqarnas support.
3. The Minaret of Aqbaghawiyya was originally built as part of a standalone mosque during Mamluk rule but was remodeled during the Ottoman period.
Russian Tourism, Russian Tourism Statistics, Russian Outbound Figures, Russian Inbound Figures, Profile of Russian Travellers, Russia, Tourism Reports, Country Reports, Population of Russia, Economic Indicators of Russia,UHNWI's of Russia, Major Tourism Events in Russia, Travel and Tourism Indicators of Russia
The Egyptian civilization was shaped by its geography along the Nile River. The yearly flooding of the Nile provided fertile soil for agriculture and determined Egypt's agricultural cycle. Egyptian society was highly stratified, with the pharaoh as the absolute ruler considered a living god. Religion permeated all aspects of Egyptian life. The Egyptians built massive pyramids and temples out of stone as burial monuments and places of worship. Hieroglyphic writing and mummification of the dead were other defining aspects of ancient Egyptian culture. Over time, foreign powers like the Persians, Greeks, and Romans came to control Egypt, culminating in the Arab conquest in 639 CE that marked the end of ancient Egyptian civilization.
The Farafra Oasis is the smallest in western Egypt, home to 5,000 inhabitants in a single village, mostly Bedouins. The White Desert has massive chalk rock formations created by sandstorms. Egyptians, whether Muslim or Coptic, are deeply religious and religious principles govern daily life. Egyptians are generally accommodating and will go out of their way to help tourists, standing close when speaking.
This document discusses the promising technology sector emerging in Russia. It begins by outlining Russia's history of innovation in science and technology, leading to the development of major companies like Yandex, Russia's largest search engine. It then discusses how Russian companies often start by copying Western models but then adapt and improve on them to create unique, locally-focused services, using Vkontakte as an example. Finally, it outlines the growing size and potential of Russia's internet market and how companies like Mail.ru Group have capitalized on this by expanding into multiple services and founding the successful investment fund DST Global.
Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Egypt was founded in 970 AD. It has a hypostyle layout with an oblong open courtyard surrounded by arcades of reused ancient columns. The mosque was built in the Fatimid style but has undergone several expansions and renovations over the centuries. It is notable as the oldest continuously operating university in the world, teaching Sunni Islamic theology and law.
History of Women's Dress and Clothing in Egyptbrighteyes
This document provides an overview of dress history and styles in Egypt from ancient times to the present. It traces the evolution from Pharaonic, Greek and Roman styles that are not well documented, to Ottoman influences on upper classes. Early European travelers left visual records of diverse regional styles. Traditional rural and urban styles later developed, with some adopting modern international styles. Contemporary dress ranges from full veils to Western styles, reflecting personal expression within religious and social norms.
Ancient Egyptian society was divided into classes. The king was viewed as a god, nobles helped run the government and temples, commoners worked as farmers, builders, and traders, and slaves had no rights and were forced to obey. Linen clothing was typical, with men wearing knee-length tunics and women wearing ankle-length dresses. Sandals and jewelry distinguished the classes, and the pharaoh wore symbolic headpieces and carried items like a sceptre displaying power. Amulets and symbols like the ankh, scarab, and uraeus held religious significance. Cats were considered sacred as they controlled vermin.
International Ethnic Folklore Festival-2015
We are organizing IEFF-INDIA -2015, in Delhi-NCR regions, from Aug 21 to 27, 2015. Festival hosts 10 finest International Folklore Ensembles from (USA, Poland, Mexico, Lithuania, Egypt, Bolivia, Israel, Singapore, Senegal, Peru) and 3 National Ensembles (Punjab, Rajasthan & Gujarat), where dance and cultures of the World UNITE with the exquisite creative collision of dance performances, traditional music, workshops and discussions forums which portray the ethnic ancestral traditions with royal costumes forming a unique cultural diversity.
We have an exceptional line up of 400 artists, expected crowd over 50,000 patrons. IEFF provides a great opportunity to explore and to mingle with various ethnic cultures under one roof on Indian Stages.
The document summarizes information about Al-Azhar University in Egypt. It provides details about the university's history, academic programs, structure, and reputation. Specifically:
Al-Azhar University was originally founded as a mosque in the Fatimid period and later transformed into a university. It offers degrees in Arabic language, Sharia and Islamic law, and theology. The university is known for its prestigious scholars and aims to balance traditional Islamic studies with contemporary subjects. It has an open approach to different schools of thought and exploring other countries.
The document summarizes various aspects of ancient Egyptian civilization such as their writing system, cuisine, holidays, geography, architecture, traditional dress, and history. Hieroglyphic writing was used to record information about religion and government. Bread was a staple food and Egyptians used garlic and onions frequently in cooking. Major structures from ancient Egypt include the pyramids and Sphinx. Egypt had a long continuous history as the earliest unified state dating back to around 3000 BC.
The document provides an overview of ancient Egyptian civilization from 3300 BC to 30 BC. It discusses the geography of Egypt and the importance of the Nile River in enabling agriculture. It also summarizes Egyptian religion, government as a monarchy led by pharaohs, daily life, and architectural and artistic achievements including pyramids, temples and tombs. Key figures mentioned include Imhotep, Khufu, and various pharaohs and gods.
Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt located on the Nile River. The city has a long history, founded over a thousand years ago and was the center of government for various ruling powers. Cairo has 8 districts and a population of nearly 8 million people. Some of its main tourist attractions include Al-Azhar Park, the Cairo Opera House, the Egyptian Museum known for its extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, Khan El-Khalili market, and Cairo Tower.
إدارة الوقت السيطرة الكاملة للمحترفين المستقلينBjorn Orvar
فهناك ستجد قائمة مهامك، وتقويمك، وبريدك الصوتي. والآن يرجع الأمر إليك في المحافظة على جدولك الزمني.
إلا أن الأمر أشد صعوبة وأنت على الطريق. فهناك مئات الأشياء الخارجة عن سيطرتك والتي تحتاج لأن تؤخذ في الاعتبار:
كم ستستغرق فعلياً للوصول إلى العميل؟
هل تعرف الأنماط المرورية لمدينتك عن ظهر قلب؟ وماذا عن المناطق غير المألوفة بالنسبة لك؟
هل يمكنك التخطيط ليومك في بضع دقائق أم أنك تضيع الساعات الطويلة كل أسبوع في غربلة العناوين على الخريطة؟
This document provides an overview of Mexico, including its history, demographics, economy, religion, tourism industry, and traditional foods. It notes that Mexico has a long history, with early civilizations including the Olmecs, Mayans, and Aztecs. Today, over 111 million people live in Mexico, with a literacy rate over 90%. Mexico has a large trade economy and exports oil, cars, and other manufactured goods mostly to the US and Canada. While tourism is a major industry, it faces challenges from drug cartel violence and safety issues. Traditional Mexican cuisine was influenced by the Mayans, Spanish, and French colonizers.
Minarets of al azhar, cairo, egypt -types of minaret, Eraz
The document describes three types of minarets at the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Egypt:
1. The Minaret of Qaytbay was rebuilt several times and has three balconies supported by muqarnas.
2. The Minaret of Al-Ghuri was built in 1509 and has an octagonal first shaft decorated with keel arches and columns, and a second shaft separated by balconies with muqarnas support.
3. The Minaret of Aqbaghawiyya was originally built as part of a standalone mosque during Mamluk rule but was remodeled during the Ottoman period.
Russian Tourism, Russian Tourism Statistics, Russian Outbound Figures, Russian Inbound Figures, Profile of Russian Travellers, Russia, Tourism Reports, Country Reports, Population of Russia, Economic Indicators of Russia,UHNWI's of Russia, Major Tourism Events in Russia, Travel and Tourism Indicators of Russia
The Egyptian civilization was shaped by its geography along the Nile River. The yearly flooding of the Nile provided fertile soil for agriculture and determined Egypt's agricultural cycle. Egyptian society was highly stratified, with the pharaoh as the absolute ruler considered a living god. Religion permeated all aspects of Egyptian life. The Egyptians built massive pyramids and temples out of stone as burial monuments and places of worship. Hieroglyphic writing and mummification of the dead were other defining aspects of ancient Egyptian culture. Over time, foreign powers like the Persians, Greeks, and Romans came to control Egypt, culminating in the Arab conquest in 639 CE that marked the end of ancient Egyptian civilization.
The Farafra Oasis is the smallest in western Egypt, home to 5,000 inhabitants in a single village, mostly Bedouins. The White Desert has massive chalk rock formations created by sandstorms. Egyptians, whether Muslim or Coptic, are deeply religious and religious principles govern daily life. Egyptians are generally accommodating and will go out of their way to help tourists, standing close when speaking.
This document discusses the promising technology sector emerging in Russia. It begins by outlining Russia's history of innovation in science and technology, leading to the development of major companies like Yandex, Russia's largest search engine. It then discusses how Russian companies often start by copying Western models but then adapt and improve on them to create unique, locally-focused services, using Vkontakte as an example. Finally, it outlines the growing size and potential of Russia's internet market and how companies like Mail.ru Group have capitalized on this by expanding into multiple services and founding the successful investment fund DST Global.
Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Egypt was founded in 970 AD. It has a hypostyle layout with an oblong open courtyard surrounded by arcades of reused ancient columns. The mosque was built in the Fatimid style but has undergone several expansions and renovations over the centuries. It is notable as the oldest continuously operating university in the world, teaching Sunni Islamic theology and law.
History of Women's Dress and Clothing in Egyptbrighteyes
This document provides an overview of dress history and styles in Egypt from ancient times to the present. It traces the evolution from Pharaonic, Greek and Roman styles that are not well documented, to Ottoman influences on upper classes. Early European travelers left visual records of diverse regional styles. Traditional rural and urban styles later developed, with some adopting modern international styles. Contemporary dress ranges from full veils to Western styles, reflecting personal expression within religious and social norms.
Ancient Egyptian society was divided into classes. The king was viewed as a god, nobles helped run the government and temples, commoners worked as farmers, builders, and traders, and slaves had no rights and were forced to obey. Linen clothing was typical, with men wearing knee-length tunics and women wearing ankle-length dresses. Sandals and jewelry distinguished the classes, and the pharaoh wore symbolic headpieces and carried items like a sceptre displaying power. Amulets and symbols like the ankh, scarab, and uraeus held religious significance. Cats were considered sacred as they controlled vermin.
مقارنة بين الاستثمار المحلي والاجنبي في الأردن خلال الفترة 1980 - 2013MaLak Abu MuRad
يعتبر الاستثمار من المواضيع المثيرة للجدل لكل من الحكومات والمنظمات والمؤسسات والأفراد, حول مزاياه, الجدوى الاقتصادية له, الأعباء التي تترتب عليه, دوافعه ومحدداته, وأساليب التنظيم بين أنواعه. وهو ما يقارب 6,685 مليون دينار بالأسعار الجارية ويمثل 32% تقريباً من الـ GDP الأردني حتى نهاية 2013 (البنك الدولي). ومع التطورات المتسارعة والانفتاح الاقتصادي الواسع بين شعوب العالم ادى ذلك الى نقل الاستثمارات ورؤوس الأموال والمصادر بينها مما أثر على اقتصاديات الدول وزيادة المنافسة مما أوجب على الدول وخاصة العربية منها اجراء الاصلاحات وتحسين الأوضاع الاقتصادية والاجتماعية وسن القوانين والتشريعات لمواكبة التطورات والدخول في الأسواق العالمية, وتنظيم العمليات بين الدول وحركة الأموال والاستثمارات المحلية والأجنبية لكل دولة من أجل تحقيق نمو اقتصادي ونمو حقيقي في مستوى المعيشة للمواطن وهو الهدف الأسمى.
مدى فعالية السياسة النقدية في تحقيق المربع السحري كالدورabbas nazy
تتناوؿ ىذه الورقة برليلا عاما حوؿ فعالية السياسة النقدية لبنك الجزائر في برقيق الدربع السحري كالدور، من خلاؿ برليل
جملة من الدؤشرات الاقتصادية. وبالاعتماد على التحليل الاقتصادي الدبتٍ أساسا على مؤشرات الاقتصادية الذّي كشف عن فعالية
السّياسة النّقدية، أفضت الدراسة إلى أف توجهات السّياسة النّقدية غتَ ناجعة نسبيا، وبالتالي لا لؽكن برقيق زوايا مربع كالدور.
وبناءا على ذلك أوصت الدراسة بأف يتم مراجعة توجهات السّياسة النقدية عن طريق اعطاء استقلالية أكبر لبنك الجزائر.
مداخلتي :""قطاع السياحة : واقع الأزمة و تحديات المستقبل" في إطار ندوة علميّة لحزب الإتّحاد الشّعبي الجمهوري بعنوان: "السّياحة في تونس: إلى أين؟" الأحد 20 مارس 2016 بفضاء نوڤا مارينا، سوسة القنطاوي
This document discusses key data gaps in labor supply and demand in North Africa. For labor supply, it notes that while youth unemployment rates exist, they are not sufficiently highlighted. For labor demand, the biggest gap is data on job creation and losses within business sectors, including gains and losses from new, expanding, contracting, and closing establishments. It also outlines statistical development efforts in Egypt to improve labor force and establishment surveys to better measure employment, unemployment, wages, and the reconciliation of survey data.
The document discusses microsimulation techniques used at the Institut des politiques publiques (IPP) research center in Paris. It provides background on IPP, which uses microsimulation models like TAXIPP, TAXIPP-LIFE, and TAXIPP-FIRM to evaluate policies. These models use administrative data at the individual/household level and simulate policies. The document outlines the history and advantages of microsimulation, and how IPP utilizes administrative data and open-source tools in its microsimulation methodology.
Session 3 m.a. marouani, structual change, skills demand and job qualityEconomic Research Forum
This document discusses structural changes in labor demand and skills mismatches in the Middle East and North Africa region. It explores how the expansion of less knowledge-intensive industries has led to weak demand for educated labor compared to a lack of skill-biased technical change. The dynamics of skilled versus unskilled labor demand, empirical measures of these concepts, and the impact on inequality are examined. Education to job mismatches and overeducation are also discussed, along with their determinants and effects on wages and job satisfaction.
This document discusses bridging micro and macro approaches to understanding labor market outcomes. At the micro level, surveys and censuses are used to characterize behaviors and distributions. Meso analysis uses sector-wide data. Macro hypotheses about forces affecting equilibria are difficult to show causality from to micro observations. To bridge micro and macro, identification techniques like event studies and instrumental variables are needed. Examples from the MENA region show politically connected sectors associate with less job creation. Future research avenues include examining the impacts of cronyism, education quality and access, technical change, gender norms, and rentierism on labor markets. Causally linking micro behaviors to macro phenomena remains a challenge.
This document provides a framework for a World Bank report on economic transformation, job creation, and market contestability in the Middle East and North Africa region. The report will focus on how to spur job creation through increasing demand in the private sector. It will explore how technology and digital adoption can create new jobs and drive structural transformation away from traditional sectors. The report aims to establish facts about these issues, generate new data, and highlight case studies of successful reforms to inform policy discussions.
The document summarizes insights from Sudan on labor market data availability. It discusses structural problems in Sudan's labor market like inconsistent sector distribution, low participation rates, and gender disparities. It then evaluates Sudan's ability to calculate various labor market measures according to international definitions. Many measures like unemployment rates, earnings, social protection coverage, and occupational safety cannot be accurately calculated due to limited data availability. The document concludes there is a need for more updated labor market data and a new comprehensive labor force survey to provide indicators and learn from other countries' experiences.
This document outlines the availability of data in Egypt for measuring labor market outcomes according to 6 categories: 1) labor underutilization, 2) type of employment, 3) regularity of employment and working time, 4) earnings and non-wage benefits, 5) social protection, and 6) safety and health at work. It finds that most indicators can be measured using Egypt's Labor Force Surveys or Labor Market Panel Surveys, but some data like fatal occupational injuries are not available. It concludes by identifying ways to improve data collection, such as making the LFS more consistent over time and collecting additional information on earnings, benefits, and union membership.
This document discusses using administrative and survey data from Algeria to measure labor market outcomes based on an expert group meeting questionnaire. It analyzes the ability to calculate various labor market measures using available Algerian data sources. For many measures, the labor force survey and household surveys can provide data to calculate definitions. However, some measures would require adding new questions to collect additional information, such as on earnings, occupational injuries, collective bargaining, and union membership. Administrative records from social security and unemployment insurance organizations also provide some supplemental data.
According to the document:
- Nearly half of Tunisia's working age population is inactive, with 28% working in informal employment, 16% in formal sector jobs, and 7% unemployed.
- Unemployment rates are highest among youth, women, those with a secondary education or less, and those with technical or social science degrees.
- Long-term unemployment is the most prevalent, and the employed population is dominated by informal wage work and self-employment.
- Labor market transitions for youth aged 15-34 are inefficient, and prior to the 2010 revolution most new jobs were created in low-productivity sectors.
This document discusses the need to move beyond just measuring unemployment rates when assessing labor market outcomes in North Africa. It proposes measuring seven additional indicators: 1) labor underutilization, 2) type of employment, 3) regularity of employment, 4) earnings and benefits, 5) social protection, 6) safety and health, and 7) industrial relations. These provide a more comprehensive view of the challenges faced by different groups. Stylized facts about North African labor markets show very low female participation rates, declining participation for both men and women, high unemployment, and a large increase in youth unemployment after the Arab Spring.
The document discusses an expert group meeting on jobs and growth in North Africa. It notes that while unemployment rates decreased and growth indicators were positive in the decade before the Arab Spring, this growth did not necessarily improve access to jobs or working conditions. The group aims to better understand how economies can reach their full potential and make good use of their workforce. Key questions are discussed around the role of the state, impact of public and private investment, education systems, and financing of productive projects. A proposed 4-year work plan includes annual regional reports on jobs and growth, calls for research papers on selected issues, and conferences to discuss findings and define future research agendas.
Aly Rashed - Economic Research Forum
ERF 25th Annual Conference
Knowledge, Research Networks & Development Policy
10-12 March, 2019
Kuwait City, Kuwait
The Future of Jobs is Facing the Biggest Policy Induced Price Distortion in H...Economic Research Forum
The document discusses how barriers to low-skilled labor mobility between countries create one of the largest price distortions in history. This motivates innovation that displaces low-skilled labor through technology. It shows data that the wage gains from mobility into rich countries for low-skilled workers from places like Yemen and Nigeria would be over 1000%. Border barriers to labor are two orders of magnitude higher than any tariffs. Technological change is often biased toward replacing low-skilled jobs. Developing countries face challenges employing youth and generating exports with very low-skilled labor forces against these trends.
Massoud Karshenas - University of London
ERF 25th Annual Conference
Knowledge, Research Networks & Development Policy
10-12 March, 2019
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Rediscovering Industrial Policy for the 21st Century: Where to Start?Economic Research Forum
Rohinton P. Medhora - Centre for International Governance & Innovation
ERF 25th Annual Conference
Knowledge, Research Networks & Development Policy
10-12 March, 2019
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Rana Hendy - Doha Institute
Mahmoud Mohieldin - World Bank
ERF 25th Annual Conference
Knowledge, Research Networks & Development Policy
10-12 March, 2019
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Ibrahim Elbadawi - Economic Research Forum
ERF 25th Annual Conference
Knowledge, Research Networks & Development Policy
10-12 March, 2019
KuwaitCity, Kuwait