not experienced growth in employment, a phenomenon observed elsewhere in transitional economies and labeled as "jobless … subsistence and refuge from urban poverty and unemployment but is unable to grow beyond subsistence because it is disconnected …

employment and earnings as a linkage between growth and poverty reduction, especially in low income countries. With the objective … of providing inputs into the policy discussion on how to enhance poverty reduction through increased employment and …

recovery and political stabilization in the last decade, insufficient employment has been created, leading to high unemployment …Unemployment, especially youth unemployment, is a serious problem for the Republic of Congo. Despite the economic … institutional environment that is not fully supportive of employment creation. Action needs to be taken now to promote inclusive …

transfer effect of social programs; and, fourth, it looks at some special issues that impact on poverty, namely unemployment …, and the problems of indigenous peoples. Given the relatively high levels of unemployment, the persistence in educational … as well, further labor code, and unemployment insurance system reforms; efforts to consolidate, and intensify the quality …

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 …

exceeds demand by a substantial margin. The negative effects of unemployment, underemployment, and low productivity on … 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 …

sectors in employment; the development of incomes; and the unemployment rate. Chapter three addresses the question of what … performance has impacted the labor market, and to develop a growth strategy that could enhance the employment intensity of growth … Nigeria could do to increase the availability of quality jobs and reduce rising youth unemployment. Chapters four discusses …