not experienced growth in employment, a phenomenon observed elsewhere in transitional economies and labeled as "jobless …

competitiveness and employment is the first pillar. It identifies the main obstacles to the low impact of economic growth on … employment in Gabon and makes recommendations that will foster dialogue between the World Bank and the Gabonese authorities on … and its effect on employment, (ii) an analysis of the main characteristics of the labor market, and (iii) a review of the …

recovery and political stabilization in the last decade, insufficient employment has been created, leading to high unemployment … institutional environment that is not fully supportive of employment creation. Action needs to be taken now to promote inclusive … growth in the non-oil sectors and create sufficient employment opportunities. It is essential to remove the major obstacles …

economic growth have made employment the most urgent demand of the population and the top priority for Government action. This … productivity and employment, in order to achieve its pro-poor growth objectives. This report includes seven sections: employment is … prospects for formal sector employment; transformation of the agriculture sector is essential for pro-poor growth; investment …