How long does it take To Get Social Insurance? Informality Dynamics in the Egyptian Labor Market during the Period of 1998-2012

In Egypt, as in many developing countries, the working poor constitute a large and vulnerable group. Whether they are self-employed or waged workers, the working poor have meager jobs. Despite the fact that Egypt has a history of providing social insurance and social assistance projects, these jobs lack access to retirement pensions, social insurance and health benefits. This project examines who has access to social insurance coverage and the time it takes to gain such access.