When the Global Crisis and Youth Bulge Collide: Double the Jobs Trouble for Youth
This report examines the global employment crisis, particularly for youth, and the risks it poses to social stability and household well-being, advocating for employment-centered recovery strategies.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
united nations children’s fund (unicef) |
| Authors: | Matthew Cummins, Isabel Ortiz |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing labour market trends, demographic data, and the impacts of the jobs crisis on households. It also reviewed policy responses during the crisis and presented a UN agenda for generating decent employment.
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Key Insights
The global economic crisis has exacerbated a pre-existing jobs crisis, with youth unemployment reaching alarming levels. The demographic trend of the 'youth bulge' is putting additional pressure on labour markets. The crisis is threatening household well-being, with implications for hunger, health, education, child labour, and social unrest. The report calls for employment-focused policies and social protection measures to foster recovery and protect vulnerable populations.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | child labour | education | employment | employment creation | health | household impacts | hunger | jobs crisis | labour market trends | social unrest | unemployment | working poverty | youth bulge | youth unemployment