Africa: From Aspiration to Action – Barriers to Youth Empowerment in Africa
Educational gains have not translated into jobs for young citizens. Key findings While young Africans (aged 18-35) enjoy greater access to formal education than their elders, post-secondary attainment levels remain highly uneven by country and gender. Younger youth (aged 18-25) face the most severe employment challenges: 45% say they are unemployed and actively seeking work….