This project aims to help West African nations develop policies based on a better understanding of why youth leave rural areas, and what economic activities they pursue in cities.
Social networks are important sources of advice and contribute to entrepreneurs' success in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Women-owned enterprises tend to concentrate near the lower end of the productivity and growth scale in sub-Saharan Africa. This project will provide credible evidence to inform policies to address this challenge and to promote inclusive growth.
Since the 1990s, economic liberalization and labour reforms have brought about significant changes to the banking and domestic service sectors in Ghana.
The Economic Research Forum (ERF) is a Cairo-based regional economics research network with 269 affiliate researchers. It promotes economic research on inclusive sustainable development in the Middle East and North Africa.
Women and youth are often excluded from the full benefits of growth and development in Africa.
Women in El Salvador and Nicaragua are participating in the labour market more than ever before. However, their participation rate remains lower than men's.
Despite very high economic growth in Peru, the country's labour markets do not generate better jobs for all.
Social protection mechanisms can reduce poverty and vulnerability, increase work and educational achievement, and promote economic growth.