Global Employment Trends for Youth 2012
This report examines the global youth unemployment crisis, highlighting the rise in youth unemployment rates since 2007 and the challenges faced by young people in securing decent work.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | International Labour Organization |
| Authors: | Alan Wittrup, Azita Berar-awad, Christian Viegelahn, Derk Van Wijk, Ekkehard Ernst, Francisco Guerreiro, Isabel Ortiz, José Manuel Salazar-xirinachs, Matthew Cummins, Moazam Mahmood, Philippe Blet, Pinar Hosafci, Sandrine Cazes, Sara Elder, Steven Kapsos, Valia Bourmpoula, International Labour Organization, Theo Sparreboom |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing labor market trends, demographic data, and policy responses to the youth unemployment crisis. This included examining changes in youth unemployment rates, the impact of the economic crisis on labor force participation, and the growth of temporary and part-time work.
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Key Insights
The global youth unemployment rate has increased sharply since 2007, reaching 12.6% in 2011 with nearly 75 million youth unemployed. The crisis has led to a rise in temporary and part-time work, with many young people trapped in low-quality jobs. Education is crucial for youth employment, but more education does not guarantee better jobs in developing economies. Active labor market policies, macroeconomic strategies, and social protection are key to addressing the crisis. The report also emphasizes the importance of social dialogue and partnerships for youth employment.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | developed countries | developed economies | developing countries | developing economies | economic crisis | economic recession | education | employment | labor force | labour market | part-time work | policy responses | skills | skills mismatches | social protection | temporary work | training | unemployment | youth unemployment