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Obstacles to employment among African youth
Abstract
One of the major problems in Africa is unemployment among youth that leads into a lifetime of chronic underemployment and incomes barely covering minimal food and shelter needs. The present article reviews the major causes of unemployment among youth aged 18-31 as the basis for a longer range research project on the problem. The present article finds that the basic problem is the inadequate formal education but especially the lack of technical skill training. Many African youth have no experience of participating in youth groups to learn cooperative skills. Without adequate skills and good work habits, the quality and quantity of products are not competing in the world market, which further lowers employment opportunities. The present survey is based on research which covers all of sub-Saharan Africa.
Keywords: Unemployment, Africa, youth, income, skill, education
