Structural Transformation and Labor Market Performance in Ghana

Structural transformation can spur economic growth and development if it increases overall productivity growth. A labor market environment that enables workers and enterprises to transition smoothly across sectors and into more productive economic...

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Main Authors:	Nxumalo, Mpumelelo, Raju, Dhushyanth
Format:	Working Paper
Language:	English
Published:	World Bank, Washington, DC 2020
Subjects:	LABOR MARKET STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES LABOR DEMAND LABOR SUPPLY LABOR SKILLS PRODUCTIVITY
Online Access:	http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/755321606255985947/Structural-Transformation-and-Labor-Market-Performance-in-Ghana http://hdl.handle.net/10986/34849

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spelling	okr-10986-348492022-01-25T15:08:59Z Structural Transformation and Labor Market Performance in Ghana Nxumalo, Mpumelelo Raju, Dhushyanth LABOR MARKET STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES LABOR DEMAND LABOR SUPPLY LABOR SKILLS PRODUCTIVITY Structural transformation can spur economic growth and development if it increases overall productivity growth. A labor market environment that enables workers and enterprises to transition smoothly across sectors and into more productive economic pursuits can enhance the effect of structural transformation on economic growth. This study examines Ghana’s recent record of structural transformation and labor market performance. Based on the findings, the study proposes ways to further transform the country’s economy, in a way that stimulates stronger, sustained growth and produces gainful, productive, and inclusive private employment. The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and associated global economic crisis have posed a substantial setback to Ghana’s economic progress and plans, but these challenges also underscore the need for structural transformation that can both strengthen economic performance and improve labor conditions and outcomes. 2020-12-01T19:30:59Z 2020-12-01T19:30:59Z 2020-11-24 Working Paper http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/755321606255985947/Structural-Transformation-and-Labor-Market-Performance-in-Ghana http://hdl.handle.net/10986/34849 English Jobs Working Paper;No. 55 CC BY 3.0 IGO http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo World Bank World Bank, Washington, DC Publications & Research Publications & Research :: Working Paper Africa Africa Western and Central (AFW) Ghana
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topic	LABOR MARKET STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES LABOR DEMAND LABOR SUPPLY LABOR SKILLS PRODUCTIVITY
spellingShingle	LABOR MARKET STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES LABOR DEMAND LABOR SUPPLY LABOR SKILLS PRODUCTIVITY Nxumalo, Mpumelelo Raju, Dhushyanth Structural Transformation and Labor Market Performance in Ghana
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description	Structural transformation can spur economic growth and development if it increases overall productivity growth. A labor market environment that enables workers and enterprises to transition smoothly across sectors and into more productive economic pursuits can enhance the effect of structural transformation on economic growth. This study examines Ghana’s recent record of structural transformation and labor market performance. Based on the findings, the study proposes ways to further transform the country’s economy, in a way that stimulates stronger, sustained growth and produces gainful, productive, and inclusive private employment. The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and associated global economic crisis have posed a substantial setback to Ghana’s economic progress and plans, but these challenges also underscore the need for structural transformation that can both strengthen economic performance and improve labor conditions and outcomes.
format	Working Paper
author	Nxumalo, Mpumelelo Raju, Dhushyanth
author_facet	Nxumalo, Mpumelelo Raju, Dhushyanth
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title	Structural Transformation and Labor Market Performance in Ghana
title_short	Structural Transformation and Labor Market Performance in Ghana
title_full	Structural Transformation and Labor Market Performance in Ghana
title_fullStr	Structural Transformation and Labor Market Performance in Ghana
title_full_unstemmed	Structural Transformation and Labor Market Performance in Ghana
title_sort	structural transformation and labor market performance in ghana
publisher	World Bank, Washington, DC
publishDate	2020
url	http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/755321606255985947/Structural-Transformation-and-Labor-Market-Performance-in-Ghana http://hdl.handle.net/10986/34849
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Structural Transformation and Labor Market Performance in Ghana

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