Youth at Work: Building Economic Opportunities for Young People in Africa

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Title
Youth at Work: Building Economic Opportunities for Young People in Africa
Author
Mastercard Foundation
Year
2015
Abstract
This document reviews the Mastercard Foundation’s Economic Opportunities for Youth (EOY) program in Africa, addressing youth unemployment and underemployment through holistic, market-driven, and scalable approaches. It emphasizes mixed livelihoods, private sector engagement, agriculture as a business, gender considerations, and designing programs that link skills training to real economic opportunities.
Resource Subject
  • Employment
Keywords/Access Points
Youth Employment; Sub-Saharan Africa; Mixed Livelihoods; Private Sector Engagement; Agriculture; Skills Development
Geographic Locations
  • Africa
Language
  • English
Demographic Groups
  • Youth
Special Collections
  • Foundation Publications
Archival Record ID
MFA.2024.1463