Unemployment
Australia's economy has been strong in recent years, driven by low unemployment and high output. The country's resources sector, including coal and gas reserves, has fueled the economy, making it a significant player in global energy and steel markets. The trade boom, driven by commodity trading,
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Africa's economic growth is juxtaposed with the dire reality of climate change, unsustainable energy supply, and high unemployment rates. The continent, despite being the least contributor to greenhouse emissions, is home to 16 of the 20 countries most vulnerable to climate change. The pressing need for sustainable energy
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The Federal Government aims to tackle the pressing issue of unemployment among youths by employing them as fire fighters. Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, emphasized that the hiring process is delayed by the need to enact new laws modernizing fire fighting in Nigeria. According to the minister, the country&
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Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the need to address the rising tide of youth unemployment in Ghana. In a message commemorating International Youth Day, Mahama highlighted the burden of taxes imposed by the current administration on Ghanaian businesses and investors, which has
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Former President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the need for the government to take immediate action to address the rising unemployment rate among Ghana's youth, as well as the increasing cost of living and lack of opportunities. According to Mahama, the current economic crisis has left many young
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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has launched the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES) to address youth unemployment and underemployment in Nigeria. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to graduates of Nigerian polytechnics and universities, as well as support start-ups and existing businesses. According
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The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant labour market difficulties in Thailand, with a record-high youth unemployment rate seen in the first quarter of 2021. A report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) notes that the restricted environment has particularly affected employment in smaller establishments, with youth employment in these settings
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ABP, one of the UK's leading food producers, is committed to helping young people into work by creating 200 new entry-level vacancies and apprenticeships in collaboration with Youth Employment UK. This initiative is part of the ABP Talent Academy scheme, which aims to support colleagues with personal career
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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a severe economic downturn in Northern Ireland, with the unemployment rate expected to rise to 10% before recovery starts. Ulster Bank chief economist Richard Ramsey warned that the economic contraction will be 10 times more severe than at the start of the year, and recovery
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In many migrant-sending countries in Africa, the diaspora plays a crucial role in remittances, knowledge transfer, and investment. Burundi is the latest country to tap into the potential of its over half-million nationals residing abroad. A pilot project by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the African Development Bank
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The UK government, led by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, has announced a multi-billion pound economic stimulus package aimed at supporting businesses and young people struggling with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme, dubbed the "Kickstarter" jobs fund, will provide 100 per cent of the national minimum wage
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Indonesia's economic slowdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has severe implications for recent graduates entering the job market for the first time. With the country's economic growth shrinking to 2.97% during the first quarter of 2020, many companies have started cutting recruitment of new employees
