Browsing by Author "Abdou, Doaa M Salman"

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AN ASSESSMENT TO THE COVID-19 IMPACT ON THE CURRENT PRODUCTION GLUT IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR: EGYPTIAN CASE
(2021-06) Abdou, Doaa M Salman; Kamal, Mohab; El Basyoni, Omnia
The real estate and construction sector is a lucrative activity to attract investment on both the internationally and national level. The secret behind continuous investment refer to the other tradable sector which still not competitive and the return of investment is still provide marginal benefit. A status quo accelerates the currency devaluation – especially in countries that are facing trade deficit - the devaluation of the currency has been a common phenomenon during the past sixty years and the real estate present an attractive pool to keep the value of human wealth. In countries that are characterized by increasing the population growth rate consequently the demand for housing pushes the government towards developing new cities and a new capital to absorb the demand. In Egypt the governments built new governorates to absorb the notable increase in the number of population from the centre of the delta to new sites. This strategy helps in, creating new jobs, in order to be able to fulfil the increase in population thus decreasing the crowding effect and minimize wasting resources and opening new opportunities. This paper attempts to analyse the demand and supply side key drivers for steel and cement industry. It investigates how these industries will sustain despite the oversupply status. The current situation presents a future challenge and the paper argue is this sector is going to face market failure. Furthermore, the paper highlight the possible opportunities under the current challenges and assessing the role of the government’s regulations and policies after the recent economic reform and provide possible solutions to keep these industries sustainable.
Future of Egyptian female entrepreneurs post COVID-19
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2021-01) Abdou, Doaa M Salman
Purpose: Currently, COVID-19 delayed economic growth and forced many businesses to shut down. Both formal and informal entrepreneurs are trying to develop a way out to survive. To measure the impact of the current crisis it is important to consider that many females are unrecorded in the formal market due to their secondary jobs as housewives. This paper explores some of the determinants that contribute in the acceleration of the Egyptian female entrepreneurs (EFEs) to participate in the labour force. Design/methodology/approach: The Dynamic model can determine the link between EG and Egyptian female labour force participation (EFLFP) for the period between 1990 and 2019. The cointegration test provides an insight on the future path of the relation and the significant role of EFEs in the labour market. Findings: The outcomes point out the existence of a positive significant impact by the EG on the EFLFP and a fluctuating relation between fertility rates and the EFLFP. The results support the literature and highlight the current challenges, as the EFLFP is minute due to the increase of EG. Taking into consideration that many female activities are unrecorded and official statistics only counts the monetarist economic activities and does not include the secondary and mandatory activities – delivered at house. Results provide guidance on setting the required strategies and policies to survive after the corona crisis. Research limitations/implications: The study cover only the time interval during 1990 and 2020. No available data before this interval. Practical implications: Egyptian entrepreneurs is challenged with numerous obstacles difficulties such as lack of experience, shortages of finance, marketing channels and finally the pandemic. On ground many entrepreneurs depend on starting their business using a bootstrapping approach to overcome such obstacles and focuses on primary activities. In developing countries the importance role of female entrepreneurs needs to be disseminated as they can function efficiently from home and can balance between house commitment and the country commitments. Using technology can help in measure the female participation and foster their education to enter entrepreneurial activities and accelerate development and growth. Social implications: In developing countries the importance role of female entrepreneurs needs to be disseminated as they can function efficiently from home and can balance between house commitment and the country commitments. Using technology can help in measure the female participation and foster their education to enter entrepreneurial activities and accelerate development and growth. Originality/value: The current study contributes to the new stream of empirical analysis that provides evidence of the role of EFEs in one of the highest population developing countries (Egypt) during the time of corona virus. Also, shows the impact of COVID-19 that forced EFEs to develop micro-businesses. Results point out to the minor role of EFEs in the formal economic activities and provide an insight on the required regulations and policies to accelerate EFEs. Female activities in the informal market that are unmeasured lead to underestimating the female contribution. As well, the indirect role of female at house is not included in the data. © 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited.
An insight into the corona virus impact on the Egyptian female participation in the labor market
(Ain Shams University, 2021) Abdou, Doaa M Salman; Rashdan, Abeer
This study aim is to assess the impacts of the current external shock coronavirus on the Egyptian female opportunities in the labour. The current pandemic set light on the current challenges that hinder females to enter formal labour market. The upcoming analysis will define the relation between growth and female participation in the labour market, determine the driving forces to the Egyptian female to guide in designing strategies and set policies. We apply an error correction model to determine the link amid economic growth and female labour participation (FLFP) in Egypt during the period 1990 till 2019. The outcomes points out to the exiting of negative relation and insignificant impact of economic growth on FLFP, as well a percentage of females from population has inverse but significant relation on FLFP. The results will support literature and reflect on the challenges that hindered the female role to accelerate economic growth in order to participate in formal market.Results points out to the minor role of female in the formal economic activities and provide an insight on the missing link of the absent positive participation of the Egyptian female in the labour market. Female activities is not formally recorded and are unmeasured which is not reflected statistically but need new measures and assessments. Egyptian female is challenged with numerous obstacles difficulties such as lack of experience, shortages of finance, marketing channels and finally the pandemic. The paper highlight to the importance to provide women will more opportunities in the market and provide financial supports to accelerate her participation.