Published in Cairo by AL-AHRAM established in 1875
Egypt's economy:
the priorities
and the tools
As the Egyptian economy heads towards ever greater liberalisation constraints still remain. The government is demanding a greater role for the private sector in development while the latter is seeking a relaxation in laws and in the general investment environment. Some groups have already benefited from economic reform -- mainly private sector enterprises or those employed in foreign companies -- but many more have not. And as privatisation continues less educated and skilled groups face the threat of unemployment. What is to be done? Al-Ahram Weekly explores alternatives
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