Wednesday
Oct192011
Future of the Middle East looks for job...
Wed, October 19, 2011 Every nation depends on their youth, when we talk about the future. You either win with that asset or prepare a difficult future for your country.
Today, Middle East region has a population of 415M people and in total 66% of the whole population is between 15-64 years. In GCC that rate comes to 73%.
Booz & Company Middle East has released a research report about the youth in GCC and there are critical points.
What Do Young People in the GCC Think? (Original Article Link)
62% feel the high cost of living is their biggest concern
55% believe it is finding a job
87% think unemployment is a major problem in their country
45% say that their primary ambition in life is to complete their education
32% think their education system has not prepared them to find a job
39% think a good salary is the most important criterion in a job
22% think it is job satisfaction
65% want their governments to develop youth service programs in order to create economic opportunities for youth
62% want governments to promote youth entrepreneurs
63% want governments to give them increased access to decision-making processes and policies
70% of young women and 44% of young men said that the government should encourage women to work in different fields
59% of young men think women’s primary role in society should be that of a wife and mother
only 22% of young women agree
67% want their country to be known as a technologically advanced nation
65% want it to be known as an educated, intellectual society
36% exercise less than once a week
Only 28% participate in community development
The most popular leisure activities among young people take place at home:
88% surf the Internet
78% watch TV
65% spend time at home with family
What Do Young People in the GCC Think?
62% feel the high cost of living is their biggest concern55% believe it is finding a job
87% think unemployment is a major problem in their country
45% say that their primary ambition in life is to complete their education32% think their education system has not prepared them to find a job
39% think a good salary is the most important criterion in a job22% think it is job satisfaction
65% want their governments to develop youth service programs in order to create economic opportunities for youth62% want governments to promote youth entrepreneurs
63% want governments to give them increased access to decision-making processes and policies
70% of young women and 44% of young men said that the government should encourage women to work in different fields
59% of young men think women’s primary role in society should be that of a wife and motheronly 22% of young women agree
67% want their country to be known as a technologically advanced nation65% want it to be known as an educated, intellectual society
36% exercise less than once a week
Only 28% participate in community development
The most popular leisure activities among young people take place at home:88% surf the Internet78% watch TV65% spend time at home with family
62% feel the high cost of living is their biggest concern55% believe it is finding a job
87% think unemployment is a major problem in their country
45% say that their primary ambition in life is to complete their education32% think their education system has not prepared them to find a job
39% think a good salary is the most important criterion in a job22% think it is job satisfaction
65% want their governments to develop youth service programs in order to create economic opportunities for youth62% want governments to promote youth entrepreneurs
63% want governments to give them increased access to decision-making processes and policies
70% of young women and 44% of young men said that the government should encourage women to work in different fields
59% of young men think women’s primary role in society should be that of a wife and motheronly 22% of young women agree
67% want their country to be known as a technologically advanced nation65% want it to be known as an educated, intellectual society
36% exercise less than once a week
Only 28% participate in community development
The most popular leisure activities among young people take place at home:88% surf the Internet78% watch TV65% spend time at home with family
Beside all above items, I believe the most critical one is unemployment. Right now governments and private sector work on that point to have a smooth future for the region.
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