COVID-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have had – and are continuing to have—a devasting impact on living standards. But most countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) were already struggling with poverty and vulnerability before the pandemic. This report argues that labor market exclusion is at the root of the problem. Work opportunities in the region are limited, particularly for women and youth, and most workers are engaged in low-productivity...
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2023/06/03
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Built to Include - Reimagining Social Protection in the Middle East and North Africa
Citation
Ridao-Cano,Cristobal; Moosa,Dalal Hasan Sharif Sayed; Pallares-Miralles,Montserrat; Pinxten,Juul.
Built to Include - Reimagining Social Protection in the Middle East and North Africa (English). Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099607206022335877