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Why Is Youth Unemployment So Intractable In South Africa? A Synthesis Of Evidence At The Micro-level

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June 14th, 2024

Ariane De Lannoy

Youth unemployment is an issue of global concern. A growing interest, both in policy and academic arenas, has resulted in a plethora of research about the factors that contribute to these challenges. However, youth unemployment is a complex issue, arising from a range of intersecting factors. Understanding these myriad drivers of youth unemployment is essential if we are to inform better policy-making. Yet scant research has sought to systematically synthesise the evidence that often continues to exist in disciplinary silos in order to inform solutions. This article addresses this gap in the literature.


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