Building a future for South Africa’s youth
South Africa's youth face severe unemployment and poverty challenges, necessitating a comprehensive approach to improve their life chances through education, economic growth, and targeted interventions by 2030.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | National Planning Commission |
| Authors: | Sithembile Mbete, Ashraf Kariem, Ashraf Kariem And Sithembile Mbete |
| Time horizon: | 2030 |
| Geographic focus: | South_Africa |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing the structural composition of South Africa's economy, examining historical and contemporary features, and evaluating the National Development Plan's proposals to improve youth employment and reduce inequality.
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Key Insights
The report discusses the dire situation of South Africa's youth, exemplified by Thandi, a young woman from KwaZulu-Natal who faces limited educational and employment opportunities. Despite increased access to education, the quality remains low, leading to high unemployment rates among young people, particularly black youth. The National Planning Commission (NPC) has developed a revised National Development Plan (NDP) aimed at eliminating poverty and reducing inequality by 2030. The NDP emphasizes the need for an inclusive economy, improved education, and targeted interventions to enhance youth employability. The report outlines the structural challenges of the South African economy, including low competition, high unemployment, and a weak skills base, which perpetuate inequality. It highlights the importance of addressing these issues to leverage the demographic dividend presented by the youth bulge. The NDP proposes various strategies, including increasing investment, improving skills training, and creating job opportunities, particularly for young people. The report concludes that achieving these goals requires focused leadership, societal support, and effective implementation of policies to ensure a prosperous future for South Africa's youth.
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