This report aims to shed light on three interrelated objectives relative to economic empowerment of youth: (1) prom... Show more
This report aims to shed light on three interrelated objectives relative to economic empowerment of youth: (1) promoting job creation for the targeted population; (2) improving the quality of existing jobs occupied by young people (many in the informal sector); and (3) supporting young job seekers in identifying and accessing quality job opportunities. The report presents a descriptive analysis of interventions that are currently pursuing these goals, a gap diagnosis of where attention is lacking, and a series of recommendations for Solutions for Youth Employment (S4YE) and related actors. The foci of these analyses are Jordan, Liberia, and South Africa.
Across the three countries, the authors find an oversaturation of programs targeting the employee (as opposed to the employer or the labor market), a sharp disconnect between demands of the labor market and capability of education/training programs to meet those demands, and a need to focus on inclusive job creation, ensuring vulnerable youth have equal access to labor opportunities. Additionally, the potential or lack thereof of digital platforms and employment to promote inclusive growth is highlighted throughout the report.
Edited excerpts from publication.
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Authors:
Alsemeiry, Rayan; Doonquah, Dominique; Keny-Guyer, Maraya; Lopez, Adriana ... [+] Show more
Alsemeiry, Rayan;
Doonquah, Dominique;
Keny-Guyer, Maraya;
Lopez, Adriana;
Orevaoghene, Jemimah;
Rae, Ephrem;
Stephens, Mariano;
Suran, Metincan [-] Show less
Date: 2018
Geographic subjects:
Jordan; Liberia; South Africa ... [+] Show more
Jordan;
Liberia;
South Africa;
Middle East;
Africa [-] Show less
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Subjects:
Youth; Employment; Participation ... [+] Show more
Youth;
Employment;
Participation;
Policy [-] Show less
