Bahrain committee raises jobs quota for privatised projects
A committee has proposed increasing the Bahraini employment requirement for privatised ventures despite government concerns about costs.
At a glance
- A committee has proposed raising the Bahraini jobs quota for privatised projects
- The initial proposal was for a 50 per cent quota
- The government has raised concerns about the costs of a higher requirement
A committee has raised a proposed jobs quota for privatised projects in Bahrain, according to the Daily Tribune. The committee's proposal increases the requirement above an initial 50 per cent level, despite warnings from the government about potential cost implications.
The move reflects ongoing discussions about employment requirements in the country's privatisation programme.
Why it matters
Employment quotas in privatisation programmes can affect both labour market policy and the financial viability of private sector projects.
Original reporting
- Daily Tribune (Bahrain)Privatised projects face vote on 80pc Bahraini jobs quota
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