The Arab Republic of Egypt’s industries rely heavily on imported goods for production. Thus, an increase in imports could have a potentially positive effect on the labor market as it means more inputs...
It is well-established that bringing more women into the formal labor force is critical for economic development. One strategy often cited is further integrating developing countries into global trade...
Since the early 1990s, some developing countries have experienced a coincidence of rising exports—especially those related to global value chains—and improved labor market outcomes. During 2000–10, rising...
The unemployment and labor force participation gender gaps narrowed in Mexico after the 2008 global economic crisis, when female labor force participation increased. This paper aims to understand female...
This paper identifies gaps in availability, access, and quality of household budget surveys in the Middle East and North Africa region used to measure monetary poverty and evaluates ways to fill these...
The paper identifies gaps in availability, access, and quality of household budget surveys (HBSs) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region used to measure monetary poverty and evaluates ways to...
The main objective of the Social Protection System Project of Mexico is that the World Bank will support the efforts of the Government of Mexico to strengthen its social protection system through improving...