======World employment and social outlook 2016 : trends for youth====== Youth unemployment is rising globally, particularly in emerging economies, with significant challenges in job quality and gender disparities affecting young people's labor market outcomes. The report emphasizes the need for improved policies to address these issues. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ ^ Quick Facts ^^ |Report location: |[[https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/4034748/files/1395142_EN.pdf|source]] | |Language: |English | |Publisher: |[[encyclopedia:int_ilo_international_labour_organization|International Labour Organization]] | |Publication date: |2016 | |Authors: |Judy Rafferty, Richard Horne, Santo Milasi, Sheena Yoon, Stefan Kühn, Steven Tobin | |Geographic focus: |Global | =====Methods===== The research method involved analyzing labor market data and trends using econometric models to project youth unemployment and working poverty rates. The report utilized data from various sources, including national labor force surveys and international databases, to assess youth employment conditions globally. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Key Insights===== The report analyzes the current state and future trends of youth employment, highlighting a concerning rise in global youth unemployment, projected to reach 13.1% in 2016. This increase follows a period of improvement and is attributed to a slowdown in global economic growth, particularly in emerging markets. The number of unemployed youth is expected to rise to 71 million, with emerging countries facing the most significant challenges. Additionally, many young people are employed but live in poverty, with 156 million youth in emerging and developing countries living on less than $3.10 per day. The report also discusses the increasing willingness of youth to migrate for better opportunities, driven by poor job quality and economic instability. Gender disparities in labor force participation and unemployment rates are highlighted, with young women facing greater challenges. The report concludes that addressing these issues is crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fostering inclusive economic growth. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Additional Viewpoints===== Categories: {{tag>2010s_time_horizon}} | {{tag>English_publication_language}} | {{tag>2016_publication_year}} | {{tag>Global_geographic_scope}} | {{tag>economic_growth}} | {{tag>education_access}} | {{tag>gender_disparities}} | {{tag>job_quality}} | {{tag>labor_market_participation}} | {{tag>migration}} | {{tag>social_protection}} | {{tag>sustainable_development}} | {{tag>working_poverty}} | {{tag>youth_unemployment}} ~~DISCUSSION~~