Analysis of Unemployment Challenges in Palestine Between 2000 and 2015
Analysis of Unemployment Challenges in Palestine Between 2000 and 2015
Author(s): Ahmed SalamaSubject(s): National Economy, Economic history, Labor relations, Economic development, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: Fundatia Română pentru Inteligenta Afacerii
Keywords: Unemployment; Palestine; Lack of independence; Labour market;
Summary/Abstract: This paper discusses the challenges of unemployment in Palestine between 2000 and 2015. The study aims to understand the trends and sources of unemployment in Palestine. Using the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) data, trend analysis was used to understand the trends of unemployment in both parts of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza Strip) between 2000 and 2015. The Results showed that there is a downward trend in the unemployment rate in West Bank and an upward trend appears on the unemployment rate in Gaza Strip. The constraints during the second Intifada and the Siege on Gaza Strip are the main factors that affected on unemployment between 2000 and 2015. The economic growth difference in both parts of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza Strip) can be one of the reasons that affecting on unemployment besides the other reasons. Some solutions are introduced for unemployment challenge in Palestine beside the solution of lack of independence issue.
Journal: SEA – Practical Application of Science
- Issue Year: V/2017
- Issue No: 15
- Page Range: 381-387
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English