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Planning Minister Reports Q2 Unemployment at 5.8%
The article presents the statement by the Egyptian Minister of Planning and Economic Development regarding the trends and developments in the labor market up to 2026. He clarified that the unemployment rate decreased from 13% in 2013 to 5.8% in the second quarter of 2026, with the labor force increasing to 35.6 million people and the number of employed individuals rising to 33.6 million. He emphasized the importance of improving the quality of job opportunities, increasing women's participation, which recorded 14.4%, and addressing the challenges posed by technological transition and the demands of future work. He also pointed to the state's efforts to strengthen partnerships with the private sector and to develop the labor market information systems to support forecasting future jobs, with the aim of building a more flexible labor market that aligns with growth requirements and sustainable development.
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