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11/15/24, 3:26 PM Challenges To Growth In Emerging Economies: Solutions And Strategies
5. Workforce Skills Deficiency

The Challenge: Despite possessing substantial young populations, many rising countries
may have a workforce deficient in the required skills for specific industries. This may

hinder your capacity to function or expand efficiently.

Invest in training and development initiatives or collaborate with local educational

institutions to enhance your workforce's skills. This will not only benefit your enterprise
but also foster local economic growth.

Methods of Evaluation:

Evaluate Workforce Preparedness: Utilize instruments such as the OECD Skills
Strategy to assess the local talent reservoir and educational framework.

Programs for Pilot Recruitment: Initiate modest recruitment projects to assess the

adaptability and responsiveness of local people to your company's requirements.

6. Ecological Sustainability

The Challenge: Numerous rising markets rely significantly on natural resources, and in

the absence of adequate sustainability measures, this reliance can result in environmental

risk. Enterprises in these areas must reconcile expansion with sustainable environmental

practices.

Implement sustainable business practices from inception. Investing in sustainable

technologies and reducing your environmental impact will help to safeguard your firm

from regulatory concerns while fostering goodwill within the local community.

Methods of Evaluation:

Utilize Environmental Data: Consult the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) to

evaluate a country's environmental resources and sustainability management.

Evaluate Sustainability Initiatives: Commence with modest green initiatives, such as

renewable energy or waste management programs, to assess market receptivity to

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