Youth
Ronald Balimwezo, the Kampala Lord Mayor hopeful, has announced his plans to address the issue of youth unemployment by establishing an institute to train informal sector artisans and supporting them to secure high-paying jobs in the Middle East. Balimwezo aims to combat the problem of many young people being jobless
Youth
Canada is facing a youth unemployment crisis, with a significant portion of young workers struggling to find jobs. According to a Statistics Canada labour force survey, the youth unemployment rate has reached a 15-year-high at 14.6 per cent in July, with a corresponding teen labour participation rate of around
Youth
The Emma Njoku Foundation has taken a commendable step towards addressing Nigeria's youth unemployment and food insecurity by launching an initiative to train 300 young people in modern agriculture and agribusiness. The program, held at CSS Integrated Farms in Nasarawa State, aims to equip participants with the skills
Economic growth
Economic growth in Uganda is often discussed in terms of the role of the private sector, but the input of the government in stimulating aggregate demand cannot be overstated, particularly during economic downturns. Government expenditure can fill the gap left by declining private sector demand, driving output and employment. However,
Economic growth
World Entrepreneurs Day was marked with significance in Lesotho, where Khaya Ventures, alongside the global community, celebrated innovation, enterprise, and inclusive development. This year's celebration culminated under the theme "Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential in Lesotho and Beyond," emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to break down barriers
Economic growth
The Tunisian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, has recommended strengthening the pillars of the social state to boost economic growth and reduce unemployment. The recommendations include new public sector recruitments, continuing the site workers settlement programme, combating precarious employment and sub-contracting, and promoting decent work
Youth
The Federal Government has launched the Youth Economic Intervention and Deregulation Programme (YEIDEP) to tackle the pressing challenges of poverty, unemployment, and insecurity facing Nigerian youth. Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has urged key stakeholders to join forces with the government to provide sustainable economic opportunities, particularly through
Economic growth
Minnesota is experiencing a growing labor market with higher wages and union density than the nation, but also facing challenges such as rapidly increasing housing costs, expensive child care, and an aging workforce. The state's jobless rate reached the highest level in nearly four years this summer, while
Youth
United Democratic Front (UDF) Presidential candidate Atupele Austin Muluzi made a strong case for his youth-friendly policies during the Presidential Youth Dialogue at the Bingu International Convention Centre, where he addressed the most pressing challenges facing Malawi's youth. Speaking before an audience of 100 carefully selected youth leaders
Youth
The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics released data on August 27, 2025, showing that the unemployment rate for youth ages 16 to 24 was 10.8 percent in July 2025. This rate was higher than the prior summer, with the unemployment rate in July 2024 standing
Youth
Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young Nigerians through various initiatives aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The company hosted an International Youth Day event at its Obajana plant in Kogi State, emphasizing the need for strengthened collaboration between industries, government, and communities
Youth
The youth unemployment rate in the US hit 10.8 percent in July 2025, up from 9.8 percent in July 2024, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The employment-population ratio for youth decreased from 54.5 percent in July 2024 to 53.1 percent
