Urbanization is the single most important transformation that the African continent will undergo this century. More … than half of Africa's population will live in its cities by 2040. In the face of rapid urbanization, there is a narrow … through the urbanization process and in some countries, a large number of people reside in rural areas. Rapid urbanization, if …

not experienced growth in employment, a phenomenon observed elsewhere in transitional economies and labeled as "jobless …

, and low-paid. Widespread informality means that the poor neither benefit from the minimum wage policy nor from employment …-paid laborers. The reduction of in-work poverty hinges on removing constraints to gainful employment in both supply side (better …

economic growth have made employment the most urgent demand of the population and the top priority for Government action. This … productivity and employment, in order to achieve its pro-poor growth objectives. This report includes seven sections: employment is … prospects for formal sector employment; transformation of the agriculture sector is essential for pro-poor growth; investment …

been attributable to the rapid population growth rate of the youth, the rapid urbanization rate, the quality of labor … evaluating employment programs' outcomes; reviewing the role of labor market regulations in job creation; and reforming technical … the recent Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) and earlier Bank's work on youth employment, this report addresses labor …

employment and earnings as a linkage between growth and poverty reduction, especially in low income countries. With the objective … of providing inputs into the policy discussion on how to enhance poverty reduction through increased employment and …