Youth
The Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar has launched a series of new schemes, including monthly allowances for women entrepreneurs and unemployed youth, as the state prepares for the upcoming Assembly elections. The schemes aim to benefit women and youth, a key constituency for the ruling party, which has been in
Economic growth
Economic growth and a booming stock market are linked to surging investment in artificial intelligence, but this trend is paradoxically accompanied by a weak job market. The question remains whether government intervention is necessary to address the displacement of human workers as AI takes over. Experts debate the role of
Economic growth
Under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto, the Indonesian government has launched a new set of incentives and programs aimed at driving economic growth, reducing unemployment, and promoting a more favorable investment climate despite global uncertainty. The policy package, unveiled at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, focuses on broader public
Economic growth
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (Sacci) August 2025 Trade Survey paints a dismal picture of the country's trade conditions, with only 40% of respondents reporting a positive overall trade experience. The decline in trade sentiment is attributed to a combination of factors, including
Youth
South Africa's youth unemployment crisis is a national emergency, with 4.8 million young people jobless and an official unemployment rate of 46.1% among youth. The country has invested heavily in youth employment programmes, but the outcomes remain underwhelming, with short-term placements providing temporary relief but failing
Youth
South Africa's economy requires 30,000 newly qualified artisans annually, yet the country consistently falls short of this target. The Department of Higher Education and Training has identified this shortfall as one of the biggest barriers to implementing the National Development Plan. Employers across various industries highlight the
Economic growth
The Argentine economy has undergone a significant transformation under the leadership of President Javier Milei, who has implemented a macroeconomic policy that has reduced inflation and eliminated the public deficit. However, his fixed but adjustable exchange-rate system, which has experienced strong economic growth and a decline in poverty and unemployment,
Youth
According to a special audit report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, nearly all of Kenya's 47 county governments have been found to retain or reappoint employees who have exceeded the mandatory retirement age of 60 years. The report highlights cases of inaccurate recording of employees' birth dates
Youth
Tripoint Travels has introduced its Tripoint Academy Internship Programme, a six-month model that trains young Nigerians to be employable and offers them real job opportunities. The first cohort graduated in Lagos, and three interns have already been offered jobs at Tripoint Travels. Managing director Shuhda Muhammed described the programme as
Youth
Rwanda, along with nine other countries, has been selected to participate in the African Youth Pathways to Resilience and Systems Change (AYPReS) project, aimed at tackling the issue of youth unemployment, particularly among marginalized groups. The three-year initiative, led by the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) in
Youth
Unemployment rates among young people in Southwest Finland have escalated, with a significant increase in numbers within the past year. The situation is particularly worrying, with 3,700 individuals under the age of 25 languishing in unemployment as of July, representing a 16% increase compared to the previous year. The
Economic growth
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for introducing the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI 2), a strategic intervention to address the nation's unemployment challenge. The governor noted that the initiative, implemented through the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), aims to provide jobs
