Youth Employment Struggles in Honduras: A Call for Action

written by Maria Sanchez, Honduras

According to recent statistics from the World Bank, Honduras has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in Latin America, with over 40% of young people between the ages of 15 and 24 unable to secure stable employment. This staggering figure not only reflects the economic challenges facing the country but also highlights the systemic barriers preventing young Hondurans from entering the workforce.

Addressing the Challenge of Youth Unemployment
in North Macedonia: A Call to Action

written by CID team, North Macedonia

Several factors contribute to the high rate of youth unemployment in North Macedonia. One primary cause is the mismatch between the skills possessed by the youth and those demanded by the labor market.

Youth in Egypt & the Challenges Facing Startup Initiatives

written by Hany Amin, Egypt

High unemployment and limited opportunities for economic mobility are the biggest challenges for the Egyptian youth, which is among the largest globally with nearly 2/3 of the country’s population under the age of 30.

Youth Problems in the Town of Brod

written by Nataša Božanović, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The town of Brod in Bosnia is a small place on the Sava river, opposite to a larger Croatian town of Slavonski Brod, but with a lot of problems. One of these problems is lack of opportunities for youth in the city.

The Positive Impact of Vocational Programs on Youth in Egypt

written by Tarek Soliman - Better World Foundation, Egypt

Egypt has a young and growing population, with 63.4% of its population under the age of 30. This demographic shift has created significant challenges, including high unemployment rates and limited opportunities for economic mobility.

Is the education system in Algeria an impediment
for the youth to become entrepreneurs?

written by Elaihar Mohamed Salah Eddine, Algeria

The Algerian Youth are often seen as the future of the country. They are educated, ambitious and hard-working. We will explore the education and entrepreneurship of Algerian youth.

Stand out from the crowd: Job opportunities skills for youth

written by Afraa Maiza, Tunisia

Were you ever stepped out in an interview by someone you though has less impressive resume or lower qualifications? The reason may be that they excelled in the so called soft skills.

Skills Gap/Mismatch and implications

written by Hany Amin, Better World Foundation, Egypt

Challenges facing the public education system indicate that the youth unemployment crisis in Egypt is not due solely to a lack of job opportunities; there is a gap between what students learn in schools and the skills required for the workplace

Issues with Youth Employment in North Macedonia

written by Katerina Kamchevska, Northern Macedonia

Like in many countries in the Western Balkans, youth in North Macedonia faces the same issues related to unemployment. In general, the job market is too limited and restricted to offer opportunities for the youth, starting with the capital, Skopje, and extending to other cities where the population and economy are significantly lower.

Youth unemployment in Latvia

written by Sandra Pereca and Anita Stirane, Latvia

According to the European Union Statistical Bureau “Eurostat” data on youth employment, Latvia has the highest youth unemployment rate in the Baltic countries. What are the possibilities of integration into the labor market for youth in Latvia?

Youth Problems in Argentina

written by Unitos Todos Asociacion Civil, Argentina

As the indicators that measure Argentina’s stuttering economy contract and decline, one figure in particular is impacting the next generation more than any other: youth unemployment…

“My First Salary”: Combating Youth Unemployment in Serbia

written by Dubravka Ćosović, Serbia

In our analysis we will reflect on the efficiency of the most recent government measures combating youth unemployment in Serbia through its programme “My First Salary”…

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