Harnessing the demographic dividend of the large youth population in low-and middle-
income countries (LMICs) has proved challenging. Young people in LMICs make up one …

Describes the magnitude of youth unemployment around the world and considers the
economic, social and individual costs. Examines the role of mainstream education and …

While many developed countries face challenges associated with ageing populations, the
situation in most developing countries is the very opposite. The rapid growth rates in the …

Many countries have applied various policies and programmes that aim to reduce numbers
of NEETs (youth not in employment, education or training), or raise rates of low level …

This volume seeks to examine the skills development agenda for youth by exploring two key
questions for sustainable livelihoods: What are the skills needed for employability in …

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More than a quarter of a million young people in Canada between ages 15 and 29 are
neither in employment or in education, and are therefore sometimes referred to as “NEET” …

Recent studies indicate that the transition from school to work is a critical juncture in shaping
the professional future of youth at risk. This period may thus serve as a window of …

Youth unemployment has been at elevated levels around the world, and is expected to
stand at 12.7 per cent in 2012, translating to 75 million out of work youth (ILO, May 2012) …

Youth is a crucial time of life when young people start realizing their aspirations, assuming
their economic independence and finding their place in society. The global jobs crisis has …