Labour Market in the Arab Region: Main characteristics and short-term responses to the unemployment problem

Along with major political and social aspects, the Arab uprisings were mainly underpinned by the lack of employment opportunities, especially for youth. Deficiency in competitiveness and productivity, in line with poor economic growth, had resulted in one of the highest unemployment levels in the world. This situation can be attributed to a complex combination of different factors. In essence, the demographic transition that occurred in the region and the economic transformations that have taken place in former centrally-planned countries have created a strong pressure on the job market.

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