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Investors And Workers In The Western Desert Of Egypt: An Exploratory Survey, Naiem A. Sherbiny, Donald P. Cole, Nadia Makary Girgis
Investors And Workers In The Western Desert Of Egypt: An Exploratory Survey, Naiem A. Sherbiny, Donald P. Cole, Nadia Makary Girgis
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The experiences and perceptions of 125 selected investors (small enterpreneurs) and 192 workers in 5 different areas of the Western Desert of Egypt are investigated. Socio-economic characteristcs of the investors and workers are described, and respondents' views of community services and the sources of change and resulting conflicts in the areas are assessed. Reasons underlying investment in the desert area are explored, paying particular attention to choice of activity and location. Investors' perceptions of successes, constraints and prospects of desert investment and workers' perceptions of the potential of their respective sectors of activity are reported. The workers' work experience, recruitment …