Data Visualization

Blog of the Data Visualization & Communication Course at OSB-AUB

“This is my favorite part about analytics: Taking boring flat data and bringing it to life through visualization” John Tukey

Evolving Unemployment Trends: A Comparative Study of Lebanon and the Arab Region

Evolving Unemployment Trends: A Comparative Study of Lebanon and the Arab Region

by | Nov 19, 2023 | Dashboard, Visualization

We’ll explore how Lebanon’s unemployment rates compare with other Arab nations and discuss innovative strategies to address this challenge. Our focus is on understanding the current situation and proposing effective solutions for economic growth and stability.

The Problem of High Unemployment in Lebanon

  • Lebanon’s Struggle: A markedly high unemployment rate compared to the wider Arab world.
  • Comparative Statistics: Lebanon’s unemployment rate stands at 12.76% among those with advanced education, a stark contrast to Qatar’s 0.4%.
  • Regional Perspective: Lebanon’s total unemployment rate of 8.6% amidst the Arab nations.

Proposed Solution:
Adapting to Industry Evolution through Training and Partnerships

  1. Skill Enhancement: Continuously update training programs to stay in sync with evolving industry demands.
  2. Certification and Recognition: Offer certification or accreditation for completed training programs.
  3. Access to Opportunities: Provide resources for job seekers to access these training opportunities.
  4. Collaboration with Industry: Establish partnerships with businesses to create internship and apprenticeship programs.

Detailed Solution Strategy:
Comprehensive Approaches to Address Unemployment

  • Tailored Education: Implement education and training programs specifically designed to meet industry demands.
  • Entrepreneurship and SME Support: Foster entrepreneurship and aid in small business development.
  • Collaborative Efforts: Strengthen ties between educational institutions, government entities, and the private sector.
  • Investment in Growth Industries: Focus on industries with high potential for job creation and economic impact.

Solution Validation:

  • Benchmarking Success: Drawing insights from successful interventions in regions with similar challenges.
  • Pilot Programs and Case Studies: Initiating tests to evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies.

Conclusions and Recommendations:

  • Multifaceted Approach: A combination of targeted education and training, entrepreneurial support, and strategic industry investments is recommended for Lebanon.
  • Aiming for Economic Growth: This strategy aims to utilize Lebanon’s larger labor force effectively to bridge the unemployment gap and foster economic growth.
Five Years of American Opportunity

Five Years of American Opportunity

by | May 10, 2020 | Visualization

America: its name alone has been enough to bring a sparkle in the eye of several generations of young people. A sparkle of hope, initially: hope for a better life, a future free from hunger and poverty. But also a sparkle mirroring opportunities and dreams, endless possibilities and fresh starts.

Although immigrating to the USA for work is a dream for many, it is to be noted that the employer has to obtain a certified labor certification which guarantees that there are not sufficient U.S. citizens able, willing, qualified and available to accept the job proposed to the foreign worker in order to assure that the employment of the foreign worker will not negatively affect the salaries and working conditions of the similarly employed U.S. workers.

For that reason and , it is important to become familiar with the American job market and get a good understanding of large and important markets, companies, states, and average pay per sector in the USA.