Conflict and Labor Markets in Manufacturing : The Case of Eritrea

• Ngôn ngữ: eng
• Ký hiệu phân loại: 324.26 The political process
• Thông tin xuất bản: Washington, DC, 2012
• Bộ sưu tập: Tài liệu truy cập mở
• ID: 297024
• Chủ đề: 1. ARMED CONFLICTS; 2. LABOR COSTS; 3. LABOR MARKET CHARACTERISTICS; 4. LABOR SHORTAGES; 5. WOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT

Tóm tắt

This Dissemination Note draws from the recent Bank report, "Eritrea: Investment Climate Assessment produced by the Africa Private Sector Group." It concludes, in short, that Eritrea is facing a critical labor shortage, partly the result of recent conflict. Mobilization has drained white collar and skilled workers, resulting in high female participation rates, rising wages and declining employment. High unit labor costs are affecting private sector competitiveness and export potential. Swift implementation of the demobilization program coupled with appropriate training is urgently needed.