Current Conditions in Labor Market and Vocational Training in Juba, Southern Sudan

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  • OWADA Mika
    Graduate School of Economics and Management, Tohoku University

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  • 南部スーダン・ジュバにおける労働市場と職業訓練
  • ナンブ スーダン ・ ジュバ ニ オケル ロウドウ シジョウ ト ショクギョウ クンレン

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This study was undertaken to examine present labor market conditions in Juba, the Capital of Southern Sudan (presently the Republic of South Sudan) through a field survey of companies reporting high human-resource demand. This study analyzes skilled human resource development for Sudanese by interviewing graduates of vocational training projects set by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).<br>Results of the field survey reveal differences in employee structure by capitalization, whether each enterprise represents an investment of Southern Sudanese capital or foreign capital. The survey, targeted the construction, auto repair, and hotel service industries in Juba, yielded results showing that migrant workers obtained higher posts than workers from Southern Sudan, perhaps reflecting the stagnation of school education in Southern Sudan during its long conflict. Human resources are immigrating to Juba from neighboring countries such as Uganda and Kenya in search of job opportunities.<br>Under these circumstances, human resource development for Southern Sudanese is highly necessary, as are vocational training projects by JICA. The field survey and its subsequent analysis reveal that the training projects have fostered skilled human resources and have contributed to the employment of graduates. However, more than half (50%) of graduates are working on a contract basis. Therefore, empowerment through such employment support services, which provide training programs, is necessary.

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