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Labour turnover and workers' well-being in the Ethiopian manufacturing industry

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Manufacturing industry expansion is a central part of Ethiopia's growth and transformation agenda due to its potential for accelerated economic development and large-scale job creation, in particular for women. However, the industry is experiencing extremely high labour turnover rates, which is hampering the prospects of a successful industrialization of the country. Understanding the reasons for the high turnover may give important insights into the industry workings and how factory employment affects women's economic empowerment and well-being.

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  • Sandra Kristine Halvorsen, 2021. "Labour turnover and workers' well-being in the Ethiopian manufacturing industry," WIDER Working Paper Series wp-2021-36, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
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