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Volume 7, Issue 3 (2026)

Published: September 25, 2026

Pages: 152-164

Research Article

Eliminating unemployment: Attracting skilled professionals and employing the workforce to achieve sustainable development

Nagham H. Neama 1 Fryal M. Edan 2
1Economics of investment and business management department, college of business economics, Al-Nahrain university, Baghdad, Iraq
2Economics of banking management department, college of business economics, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq
History
  • Received: November 22, 2025
  • Revised: January 24, 2026
  • Accepted: October 2, 2026
  • Available Online: September 25, 2026
DOI

https://doi.org/10.56967/ejfb2026759

Abstract

This research analyzes an important topic, namely how to address the phenomenon of unemployment and reduce its prevalence by attracting qualified individuals and raising the level of employment of the national workforce to appropriate productivity levels. Unemployment has begun to affect important sectors within the country due to its various repercussions, but addressing it cannot be done quickly; rather, it requires time and gradual measures. Iraq needs to create new job opportunities and attract qualified individuals and graduates from technical, engineering, medical, and other colleges, in order to stimulate the national economy as a whole. Today's world is witnessing many significant negative social impacts, including family disintegration and rising crime rates. To achieve economic balance and improve the quality of human life, sustained efforts should be made to create a supportive environment through education, continuous training, healthcare, and social protection networks. These measures can contribute to promoting economic growth and productivity, as well as innovation and creativity. This includes adopting strategic policies for talent management, harnessing the potential of young people, developing competencies, and aligning employees' skills to create coordination and coherence with the organization's objectives, while also improving the organizational environment.

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