the challenge of youth unemployment eduardo zepeda united nations department for economic and social...
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The challenge of youth unemployment
Eduardo ZepedaUnited Nations Department for
Economic and Social Affairs
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Youth and adult unemployment rates: highest for 18-25 years
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Working-age population by activities
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The transition from school to work
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Unemployment rates higher for urban residents and females
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Youth unemployment is primary and secondary education
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The odds of landing a formal job rise with education and age
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Unemployment higher among the poor but continuous fall; among rich it peaks 20-25 yrs
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Wage variation by age and area
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Profits of household enterprises by age & area (Thousand of KShs over six-months)
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Source of start-up capital (fq)Own sources; banks after 30 years
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Number of young people employed in KKV public works (350k vs 2m)
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Summary
• Demography influences but it is a youth problem• Among primary and secondary is more acute• Non-formally educated & tertiary “special” case• Among ages 18-25 years• Urban and female• Find a formal job or start an informal• Youth head enterprises after 25 years & profits peak after 30 years• Performance based on location, credit, client• Current program is ok, needs to evaluate & scale up• Education is key
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