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Arab labour markets are characterized by stagnant labour force participation, high unemployment levels and limited sustainable and inclusive employment creation. According to the ILO, even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 14 million Arab individuals of working age were unemployed. The purpose of this report is to provide guidance to policymakers, help reduce labour market deficits, especially in the formal private sector, and unlock the potential of the private sector to become a major driver for economic growth and the creation of decent employment across the region.