Publication: Another Piece of the Job Creation Puzzle : Developing the MSME Sector in Egypt
Date
2013-04
ISSN
Published
2013-04
Author(s)
Nasr, Sahar
Abdelkader, Laila
Abstract
The Egyptian revolution resulted in key
challenges but also opportunities. It has highlighted the
need for more jobs, a level playing field, good governance
(transparency and accountability), as well as a fair and
competitive environment to accelerate inclusive growth. It
is essential to address the challenges the country faces and
build on the opportunities at this historical time. Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the main source of
private sector jobs in Egypt and in the MENA region as a
whole. A recent World Bank analysis of 99 countries shows
that firms with less than a hundred employees account for
the lion's share of employment creation.
Citation
“Nasr, Sahar; Abdelkader, Laila. 2013. Another Piece of the Job Creation Puzzle : Developing the MSME Sector in Egypt. MENA Knowledge and Learning Quick Notes Series;No. 90. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/16122 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”