Jordan 2011-Trust through Accountability

TL;DR

Post-Arab Spring youth demand a new era of accountability from governments, necessitating systemic changes in institutions and jobs creation for sustainable growth.

Transcript

Ashraf Ghani: Good afternoon. Welcome to the session on Accountability. My name is Ashraf Ghani. I'm chair of the Transition in Afghanistan preparing the country for 2014 international troop withdrawal, and chairman of the Institute for State Effectiveness. Our focus is on accountability. The context is a global crisis of accountability. OECD coun... Read More

Key Insights

• 🏣 Post-Arab Spring demands for accountability and job creation present challenges for governments.
• 👮 Laws that hinder entrepreneurship must be reformed to support job creation and economic growth.
• 🖐️ Education and vocational training play a crucial role in preparing individuals for entrepreneurial endeavors and job opportunities.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can governments balance high youth expectations for job creation with systemic changes post-Arab Spring?

Governments must prioritize job creation through supportive laws for entrepreneurship and forgiveness for failures to foster economic growth.

Q: Are outdated laws hindering entrepreneurship and job creation in the region post-Arab Spring?

Yes, laws that do not support entrepreneurship or forgive failures deter job creation and economic growth.

Q: What role does education play in creating jobs and entrepreneurship in the region post-Arab Spring?

Night schools and educational opportunities must be open for individuals to upgrade skills and pursue entrepreneurial endeavors for job creation and economic growth.

Q: How can the government support entrepreneurship and job creation in the region post-Arab Spring?

Governments should enact laws that support entrepreneurs, forgive failures, and encourage multiple job changes to foster job creation and economic growth.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Governments face high expectations post-Arab Spring for economic growth and job creation.

• Youth demand quick actions to match promises with actual results.

• Laws must support entrepreneurship and forgive failures to promote job creation and economic growth.