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Development statistics tell us what has happened. They show us how many children have dropped out of school, how many young people are unemployed and how many households remain trapped in poverty. (Oupa Nkosi)
BASIC EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE

Tackling youth unemployment requires sustained and coordinated action

Youth unemployment is not often discussed in all its complexities. Like a game of snakes and ladders, this crisis is the result of compounding roadblocks and U-turns that young…

  • Kristal Duncan-Williams
  • Clotilde Angelucci
  • Mario Meyer
  • Lethiwe Sinodumo Nkosi
5 min read
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BASIC EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE

Four lessons from youth work initiative

There is a terrific opportunity to leverage interventions such as public works programmes in a cohesive youth employment strategy

  • Kristal Duncan-Williams
  • Beverly Da Costa
  • Erica Kempken
4 min read
BASIC EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE

Young South Africans must co-drive unemployment solutions

Young people’s experiences should lead the way in a shared response to youth unemployment

  • Kristal Duncan-Williams
3 min read