Options for human resources development in Egypt: the labour market context: analysis of findings from the Egypt survey of human resources development

The 1996 Egypt Human Resources Development Survey (EHRDS) documented changes in labour demand and in the occupational distribution of employment. In addition, the survey analysed the training needs and practices of both large state-owned enterprises and small informal sector businesses. This report, based on the findings of the EHRDS, reveals the broad trends in labour market developments at the enterprise level, current human resource development (HRD) practices and needs within enterprises, and suggests areas in which allocating resources to HRD would be most effective. The report demonstrates the importance of the analysis of pertinent labour market information to such human resource policy decisions. The introductory section defines the scope and coverage of the report and the overall context. The main findings in relation to four major questions are presented. How have enterprises performed in light of recent economic trends and macroeconomic challenges? How have enterprises responded to these challenges in terms of their labour market practices? What has been the response of enterprises in terms of training practices and their participation in, and satisfaction with, public training programs? What other human resource practices are evident, for example remuneration, terms of employment and working conditions? The report concludes with a summary of the main findings of the survey in relation to the challenges to human resource development and some policy implications are also discussed. Tables containing survey data are contained in the appendices. Show less