Create jobs for the youth in sub-Saharan Africa: an opportunity

As many as 11-million young Africans are expected to join the labour market every year for the next decade. One can see why creating jobs is a high priority in these countries.

The World Bank released a report this week entitled Youth Employment in sub-Saharan Africa.

Governments are urged to (1) improve the business environment to spark more private investment, and (2) to invest more in young people’s education and other skills to create brighter life prospects for them.

Interestingly enough, as working populations get older in other parts of the world, Africa could find an international demand for her labour and skills if her governments improve the education and job training of their youth.

In The Agri Handbook for South Africa, Youth and Job creation are chapters in the "National Issues" section. Another whole section is devoted to agricultural education and possible careers.