African Economic Outlook 2012: Promoting Youth Employment
The African Economic Outlook 2012 focuses on promoting youth employment, highlighting the potential and challenges of the continent's young and rapidly growing population. Africa's economic growth has outpaced the global average, yet job creation has not kept up, leaving many youths unemployed or underemployed. The report emphasizes the need for inclusive, employment-creating, and sustainable growth strategies to harness the potential of the youth and address their employment needs.
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| Language: | English |
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| Geographic focus: | Africa |
Methods
The report uses various labor market concepts to analyze youth employment and unemployment in Africa. It defines 'youth' as individuals aged 15-24 and discusses measures such as the youth unemployment rate, discouraged worker rate, labor force participation rate, NEET rate (Not in Employment, Education, or Training), employment rate, employment status distribution, vulnerable employment rate, underemployment rate, and working poverty rate. These measures help to understand the economic activity and challenges faced by young Africans in the labor market.
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Key Insights
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of Africa's economic performance and prospects, emphasizing the importance of creating productive employment opportunities for the continent's youth. It discusses the macroeconomic environment, domestic and external financial flows, trade policies, regional integration, human development, and governance. The report highlights the challenges posed by high youth unemployment rates and the need for policies that promote job creation and economic diversification. It also examines the role of the private sector, education, and vocational training in fostering youth employment.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: Africa geographic scope | English publication language | economic growth | economics | education | employment | financial flows | human development | informal sector | macroeconomic prospects | youth employment | policy recommendations | political governance | political stability. | private sector | regional integration | social cohesion | trade policies | underemployment | unemployment | vocational training | youth employment