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Gulf Economic Update, Fall 2023 : Structural Reforms and Shifting Social Norms to Increase Women's Labor Force Participation
World Bank Group - 2024
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies have been a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy economic landscape. Average growthin the GCC surpassed 7 percent in 2022 led by Saudi Arabia, its biggest economy, which was globally the fastest growing large economy. This growth was not just a result...
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Western Balkans Regular Economic Report No. 12, Fall 2017 : Job Creation Picks Up
World Bank Group - 2017
This is a semi-annual report series on recent economic developments and economic policies in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, FYR Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia). The report looks at the economic performance and outlook for the Western Balkans region and specific...
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Sri Lanka Development Update, June 2018 : More and Better Jobs for an Upper Middle-Income Country
World Bank Group - 2018
Recent policy measures have contributed to macroeconomic stability. However, with significant risks stemming from both domestic and external fronts, the balance of risks is tilted towards downside. To sustain growth, create more and better jobs and reduce poverty Sri Lanka needs to implement and...
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Understanding the Labor Market Decisions and Outcomes of Nepal's Young Adults
World Bank Group - 2017
employment. Many low-income countries, including Nepal, are in the middle of a youth bulge in their demographic structure. In … opportunities for the country. Nepal also faces risks from failing to provide sufficient, appropriate employment which is productive …
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Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan : Understanding How Gender Norms in MNA Impact Female Employment Outcomes
World Bank Group - 2018
Do women in Jordan want to work? How do men feel about working women in their family? To what extent do personal beliefs and societal expectations influence a woman's decision to work and why should this matter in development interventions? The Jordanian government and development partners have...
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Growth and Job Creation in Uzbekistan : A In-depth Diagnostic
World Bank Group - 2018
employment. This new analysis was possible by applying the growth decomposition tool to new data disaggregated by sectors of the … economy and new data on constraints to productivity and employment growth generated by the three enterprise surveys conducted …
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Mashreq 2.0 : Digital Transformation for Inclusive Growth and Jobs
World Bank Group - 2018
The Mashreq countries must fully leverage digital infrastructure as well as their relative strengths in transforming their economies. The report lays out the strategic importance of digital infrastructure for countries in the region, takes stock of its status, and provides recommendations....
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Ethiopia Employment and Jobs Study
World Bank Group - 2017
As many developing countries around the world, Ethiopia is faced with the challenge of generating employment for a … structure of the country, the nature of work, and labor mobility and the growth of town and cities. This jobs and employment … study focus on employment dynamics in Ethiopia between 1999 and 2016. Using data from a variety of sources, mainly the labor …
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South Sudan : Linking the Agriculture and Food Sector to the Job Creation Agenda
World Bank Group - 2019
This report seeks to support the larger jobs study by examining how investment in South Sudan's food sector can not only address food security needs, it can generate income and lay the foundation for livelihood and job creation in the country. It argues that applying a value chain lens to...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Growth and Jobs : Reform Priorities for Promoting Better Private Sector Jobs
World Bank Group - 2019
Reducing unemployment and inactivity are urgent priorities for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Limited job opportunities have fueled emigration, especially among the educated, skilled, and youth. Unlocking Bosnia and Herzegovina's economic potential requires rebalancing its growth model and...
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