From Data to Policy: Evidence and Insights from The Egypt Labor Market Panel Survey 2023
FromNov 24, 2024 To Nov 25, 2024
Hybrid Event
Background
In recent years, Egypt’s labor market has faced substantial challenges amid a dynamic socio-economic landscape. The availability of robust data is crucial for understanding these challenges and formulating effective policies. The Egypt Labor Market Panel Survey (ELMPS) has emerged as a cornerstone of labor market research and human development in Egypt, providing essential insights into the socio-economic conditions of its population.
Over the past 25 years, the ELMPS has established itself as a vital resource, complementing similar surveys in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The region faces a shortage of economic research, making the availability of rich and detailed panel data documenting the socio-economic and labor market characteristics of individuals living in Egypt a valuable public good.
Since its inception in 1998, the ELMPS has documented labor market activities through nationally representative panel data collected in 1998, 2006, 2012, and 2018. The survey began with approximately 5,000 households and has expanded to include 15,746 households by 2018, including both panel and refresher households. This longitudinal dataset has become the backbone of research on critical topics such as labor markets, human development, migration, family dynamics, and social protection in Egypt.
In 2023, the Economic Research Forum (ERF) collaborated with the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, along 
with the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, to conduct the fifth round of the ELMPS. This new wave was supported by esteemed organizations, including the International Labour Organization, Agence Française de Développement, World Bank, UNICEF, and UN Women, Egypt.
The ELMPS 2023 captured 70,636 individuals and 17,784 households. Of these, 50,268 individuals and 13,565 households were tracked from 2018 to 2023.
Drawing on the recent wave of the ELMPS, the Economic Research Forum is producing new research that will eventually be turned into a new book for the Labor Market Panel Survey series. In this regard, the ERF research team has undertaken comprehensive analyses of the latest ELMPS data, producing descriptive papers that explore a wide array of critical topics, including but not limited to employment and labor supply, trends in income and wage inequality, social protection mechanisms, migration patterns, the green economy, and occupational segregation. Additionally, the research addresses the gender wage gap from 1998 to 2023 and examines female care work and other timely issues, utilizing the newly integrated time-use module.
Objectives
This conference will take place over two days to celebrate the launch of the ELMPS 2023 data and to disseminate the key findings derived from this extensive research. With a diverse audience of policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders, the conference aims to facilitate constructive dialogue around the findings and their implications for policy formulation. Participants will engage in discussions designed to translate data insights into actionable policy recommendations, addressing critical labor market challenges and promoting sustainable development in Egypt.
We acknowledge the financial support of the International Labour Organization through the Government of the Netherlands and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, the World Bank Poverty and Equity Global Practice supported by the UK-funded Strategic Partnership for Egypt’s Inclusive Growth trust fund (SPEIG TF), and World Bank MENA Chief Economist office, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Egypt, UNICEF and UN-Women for the Egypt Labor Market Panel Survey 2023.
Agenda
Panel 1: Opening Session and Overview of the ELMPS 2023
Date
24/11/2024
Location
Hybrid Event
Time
From 10:00 am To 11:00 am
Speakers
Research Fellows
Ibrahim Elbadawi
Managing Director, Economic Research Forum
Research Fellows
Rania Al-Mashat
Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International...
Speakers
Khairat Barakat
Chairman, Central Agency for Public Mobilization and...
Research Fellows
Ragui Assaad
Professor and Freeman Chair for International Economic...
Papers
Introducing The Egypt Labor Market Panel Survey 2023
This paper introduces the 2023 wave of the Egypt Labor Market Panel Survey (ELMPS). This... Read More
Presentations
Videos
Panel 2: Evolution of Labor Supply and Employment in Egypt
Date
24/11/2024
Location
Hybrid Event
Time
From 11:00 am To 12:15 pm
Speakers
Research Fellows
Hassan Aly
Dean, Business School, Nile University
Authors
Caroline Krafft
Associate Professor, Humphrey School of Public Affairs,...
Research Fellows
Ragui Assaad
Professor and Freeman Chair for International Economic...
Authors
Esraa Mahmoud
Ph.D. Student, Humphrey School of Public Affairs,...
Speakers
Roland Sarton
Employment Specialist, International Labour Organization
Speakers
Shimaa Mahgoub
Principle Research Economist, Federation of Egyptian Industries...
Papers
The Evolution of Labor Supply in Egypt through 2023
Using data from the 2023 and earlier waves of the Egypt Labor Market Panel Survey,... Read More
The Evolution of Labor Supply in Egypt: Current and Future Challenges
In a nutshell Egypt’s labor force participation rates continue to decline, particularly among younger men... Read More
Evolution of the Structure and Quality of Employment in Egypt, 2012-2023
This paper examines the evolution of employment in Egypt over the 2012-2023 period. We start... Read More
Employment Conditions in Egypt Are Improving, But Only for Some: Findings from The 2023 Wave of The Egypt Labor Market Panel Survey
In a nutshell: There are signs of improving employment outcomes from 2018 to 2023, including... Read More
Presentations
Videos
Panel 3: Wages, Inequality and Gender Occupational Segregation
Date
24/11/2024
Location
Hybrid Event
Time
From 12:30 pm To 1:45 pm
Speakers
Speakers
Valentine Offenloch
Chief Technical Advisor, ILO’s ADWA’ Project
Research Fellows
May Gadallah
Associate Professor, Departments of Statistics, Cairo University
Authors
Mona El-Sayed
Assistant Lecturer, Economics Department, Faculty of Economics...
Speakers
Mariam Hagag
Statistician, Economic Research Forum
Research Fellows
Shireen AlAzzawi
Teaching Professor, Economics Department, Leavey School of...
Authors
Vladimir Hlasny
Economic Affairs Officer, UN Economic and Social...
Speakers
Sherine Al-Shawarby
Professor of Economics, Cairo University
Speakers
Mirey Ovadiya
Senior Social Protection Specialist, The World Bank
Papers
Trends in Income and Wage Inequality in Egypt (1988-2023)
This paper examines the dynamics of income, wage levels, and distribution in Egypt, particularly emphasizing... Read More
Presentations
Videos
Panel 4: Gender and Unpaid Care Work
Date
24/11/2024
Location
Hybrid Event
Time
From 3:00 pm To 4:45 pm
Speakers
Policy Affiliates
Heba Nassar
Vice President, Cairo University
Authors
Marina Hesham
Assistant Lecturer of Economics, Faculty of Economics...
Research Fellows
Ragui Assaad
Professor and Freeman Chair for International Economic...
Speakers
Sara Ragab
PhD Program, Hubert H. Humphrey School of...
Authors
Caroline Krafft
Associate Professor, Humphrey School of Public Affairs,...
Speakers
Marwa Alameldeen
Deputy Representative and Head of Programmes, UN...
Authors
Maia Sieverding
Assistant Professor of Public Health Practice at...
Authors
Abdelrahman Nagy
Director of Learning and Strategy, Sawiris Foundation...
Papers
Unpaid Care Work in Egypt: Gender Gaps in Time Use
Using the most recent wave of Egypt Labor Market Panel Survey data from 2023, this... Read More
The Impact of Early Childhood Care and Education on Maternal Time Use in Egypt
Women spend a disproportionate amount of time in unpaid care work compared to men. There... Read More
Presentations
Videos
Agenda
Panel 1: Social Protection and Economic Vulnerability
Date
25/11/2024
Location
Hybrid Events
Time
From 10:00 am To 11:15 am
Speakers
Speakers
Lina Nabarawy
Social Policy Chief, UNICEF Egypt
Research Fellows
Irène Selwaness
Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics and Political...
Speakers
Hania Sholkamy
Associate Research Professor, Social Research Centre, The...
Research Associates
Imane Helmy
Senior Economist at World Bank’s Poverty and...
Authors
Alanoud Ehab
Consultant, Poverty and Equity Global Practice, The...
Speakers
Souraya El Assiouty
Social Protection Specialist, World Bank's Cairo office
Speakers
Sikandra Kurdi
Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute
Papers
The Evolution of Social Protection in Egypt, 2006-2023
This paper examines the trends in social protection coverage in Egypt over the 2006-2023 period.... Read More
Strengthening Social Protection in Egypt
In a nutshell Households’ social protection coverage by at least one program (non-contributory transfers, retirement... Read More
Presentations
Videos
Panel 2: Micro and Small Enterprises in Egypt
Date
25/11/2024
Location
Hybrid Event
Time
From 11:15 am To 12:00 pm
Speakers
Policy Affiliates
Alia El Mahdi
Professor of Economics in Faculty of Economics...
Research Fellows
Amirah El-Haddad
Senior Economist, German Development Institute and Professor...
Research Fellows
Chahir Zaki
Chaired Professor of Economics, University of Orléans
Videos
Panel 3: Evolution of International Migration
Date
25/11/2024
Location
Hybrid Event
Time
From 12:15 pm To 1:00 pm
Speakers
Speakers
Ibrahim Awad
Professor of Practice and Director of Center...
Research Fellows
Jackline Wahba
Professor of Economics, University of Southampton, UK...
Authors
Anda David
Research Officer with the Research and Development...
Speakers
Ayman Zohry
The Egyptian Society for Migration Studies
Papers
Migration during Economic Crisis: The Case of Egypt
Egypt has experienced a major economic crisis since March 2022, which has had substantial impacts... Read More
International Migration during Economic Crisis in Egypt
In a nutshell: International emigration has been a key aspect of Egyptian economy since the... Read More
Presentations
Videos
Panel 4: Technology, Education-Occupation Mismatch and Green Jobs
Date
25/11/2024
Location
Hybrid Event
Time
From 1:00 pm To 2:45 pm
Speakers
Research Fellows
Heba Handoussa
Managing Director, Egypt Network for Integrated Development
Research Fellows
Irène Selwaness
Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics and Political...
Speakers
Cecilia Poggi
Labor Economist and Research Officer, Research Department,...
Authors
Mona Amer
Cairo University
Research Fellows
Hala Abou-Ali
Professor of Economics and Chair of the...
Research Fellows
Rania Roushdy
Associate Professor of Practice, Department of Economics,...
Speakers
Authors
Sherif Kamel
Professor of Management and Dean of the...
Research Fellows
Ghada Barsoum
Associate Professor and Chair of the Department...
Speakers
Ahmed Fikry Abdel Wahab
Managing Director of East Port Said Development...
Papers
The Use of Information and Communication Technology in the Workplace in Egypt
The dynamic intersection between technology and labor constitutes the focal point of labor market policies... Read More
Education-Occupation Mismatch Among Vocational Secondary and University Graduates in Egypt
There is a vast literature on conceptually formulating education-occupation mismatch and on measuring over- and... Read More
Presentations
Videos
Policy Roundtable: The Importance of Labor Market Data for Policy Making
Date
25/11/2024
Location
Hybrid Event
Time
From 4:00 pm To 5:00 pm
Speakers
Research Fellows
Ragui Assaad
Professor and Freeman Chair for International Economic...
Research Fellows
Rania Al-Mashat
Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International...
Research Fellows
Hanan Nazier
Professor, Faculty of Economics and Political Science,...
Speakers
Hend Mohamed Safaa Eldin
General Director, General Administration of Labor Market...
Research Associates
Imane Helmy
Senior Economist at World Bank’s Poverty and...
Speakers
Eric Oechslin
French Economist, ILO
Videos
Closing Remarks
Date
25/11/2024
Location
Hybrid Event
Time
From 5:00 pm To 5:15 pm
Speakers
Research Fellows
May Gadallah
Associate Professor, Departments of Statistics, Cairo University
Research Fellows
Ragui Assaad
Professor and Freeman Chair for International Economic...