Background Emerging market economies face a significant credit gap and access to finance is considered the biggest obstacle for enterprises. Banks have been the traditional source of funding, but the …
Using technology to enhance youth employment in the Middle East and North Africa
Shekhar Anand and Ahmed ElassalChallenges in context According to an Oxfam report, half a billion people could be pushed into poverty by COVID-19. The International Labour Organisation (ILO), warned that the crisis is expected …
Ten lessons on entrepreneurship and job creation in the MENA region
Shekhar AnandJob creation in the MENA Region, the context and challenges The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region face unemployment as a common challenge. The youth population is growing but …