In Search of A Key Role
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Pathways / Sep.2003
Direct Negative Impact
lIncreasing unemployment rate (11.8% in 1995 / total # 1.780m in 2001/ average annual increase of 6.6%) excluding ‘Discouraged unemployment’.
lMale biasness in the employment market.
lLower demand due to the educational level of the unemployed (new skills required).
lAverage Inflation (2000-2001) 2.4% (went wild  now)
lLocal currency escalating devaluation.
lTrade Balance (Deficit) -9,354  m$ (2001).
lTotal Foreign Debt 29% of the GDP.
lNew cultural standards imposed on local identity
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