underemployment

The country is faced with about 12 percent youth unemployment and more than 50 percent underemployment, a new World Bank Report has revealed. This is both higher than overall unemployment rates in Sub-Saharan African countries. Despite major investments by both government and private sector, this challenge will intensify if job opportunities remain limited. To tackle youth unemployment, the report highlights the importance of having disaggregated data on youth jobseekers by location, gender, skills and capabilities to inform policy and funding decisions. There was also the need to respond with appropriate and tailored employment programs. The report is accompanied by an…