Qualitative Assessment of Economic Mobility and Labor Markets in Turkey : A Gender Perspective
Turkey has recently experienced significant population growth, gross domestic product (GDP) growth, and modernization. The economic structure in Turkey has been changing rapidly due to privatization and global growth. This report examines men and w...
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| Language: | English en_US |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2016
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/570311479283410682/Qualitative-assessment-of-economic-mobility-and-labor-markets-in-Turkey-a-gender-perspective http://hdl.handle.net/10986/25414 |
| Summary: | Turkey has recently experienced
significant population growth, gross domestic product (GDP)
growth, and modernization. The economic structure in Turkey
has been changing rapidly due to privatization and global
growth. This report examines men and women’s perception of
factors that are perceived to shape their economic mobility,
access to labor markets, and entrepreneurship opportunities
across multiple community contexts in Turkey. Relevant
literature and data was first reviewed to inform the
hypotheses and survey analysis. Based on the review of the
relevant literature, it is expected that in terms of the
middle class overall, men and women will report a lack of
education and appropriate skills as barriers to both
employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. Economic
mobility, supported by a thriving and open labor market,
targeted policies, and an enabling environment for
entrepreneurs, is a key requisite for improving living
standards, wellbeing, and the reduction of unemployment and
poverty. The first section gives introduction. The second
section discusses research approach and defines hypotheses,
which are later addressed using the qualitative survey
information. The third section presents the results and
findings derived from the analyzed information and data. The
fourth section summarizes the main conclusions and provides
recommendations for policy makers. Finally, the annex covers
an overview of the country context with special emphasis on
the labor market in Turkey, women’s roles in society and
economy, and labor policy reforms in Turkey. |
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