Economic growth
Researchers at the University of Ha'il have conducted an in-depth study to understand the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) and unemployment on sustainable economic growth in Saudi Arabia. The study, which analyzed data from 1991 to 2022, reveals that FDI is essential for promoting sustainable economic development,
Youth
As violent anti-government demonstrations have highlighted, millions of idle youth in the country are ready to cause chaos and loot businesses, largely due to acute joblessness. Experts suggest that creating jobs for these young people is the key to resolving the crisis. However, the dynamics of the conflict between the
Youth
Uganda's youth affiliated with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party are sounding the alarm on deepening unemployment and corruption in public service recruitment, citing widespread bribery and favoritism in the hiring process. They claim that jobs are being sold to the highest bidder, leaving qualified youth without
Youth
The Prime Minister Youth Program (PMYP) has become a transformative initiative in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, equipping youth with the necessary tools and resources to shape a brighter future. Launched with the aim of targeting youth between 18 and 35 years of age, the program takes a multifaceted approach, integrating education, entrepreneurship,
Economic growth
A wave of strong hiring numbers and low unemployment rates may be obscuring a more severe issue affecting millions of Americans. The Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP) has found that 24.3% of working-age individuals are "functionally unemployed," meaning they are technically employed but still unable
Economic growth
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dismissed the prospect of stagflation, a period of slow economic growth and high inflation, in comments before the Senate Banking Committee. The statement comes as investors await data on US economic growth and initial jobless claims, while also keeping an eye on comments from
Economic growth
As part of the Labour Government's welfare reforms, Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced a new pilot scheme to recruit an extra 1,000 NHS staff from areas worst affected by unemployment. The initiative is aimed at getting patients off waiting lists and back to work, with a focus
Youth
The Financial Inclusion for Last Mile Actors (FILMA) Programme, supported by the Mastercard Foundation under its Young Africa Works strategy, is a concerted effort to tackle rural unemployment through inclusive financing, skills training, and access to agricultural markets. The initiative focuses on creating 80,000 dignified jobs for Ghanaian youth
Youth
As part of efforts to revitalize the state's civil service, the Akwa Ibom State government has authorized the recruitment of 3,000 new employees, with the mainstream civil service, healthcare, and teaching sectors allocated 1,000 slots each. This move comes after a verification exercise ordered by Governor
Economic growth
As part of the Labour Government's sweeping welfare reforms, the NHS has been given an "important role to play" in getting patients off waiting lists and back to work, with plans to divert over £2 billion in NHS spending to working-class communities. Health Secretary Wes Streeting
Youth
The maiden edition of the PREMIUM TIMES Employability Summit 2025 brought together stakeholders from government, business, academia, and civil society to deliberate on practical solutions to Nigeria's persistent employment challenges, particularly among young people. The summit was held in Lagos and themed "Converting Nigeria's Demography
Youth
Nigeria is sitting on a demographic goldmine that can either be its greatest advantage or biggest risk. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged by chieftain All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, Pharmacist Ikeagwuonwu Chinedu Klinsmann, to declare a state of emergency on youth unemployment. The country faces a
