World Bank: In Tunisia, 33% of young people aged 15-29 are neither employed nor in education
21 October 2014
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In a report published by the World Bank titled: "Overcoming barriers to youth inclusion", a complete analysis of the social, economic, political and cultural obstacles faced by young Tunisians is offered.
The report shows that although the active citizenship and civic participation of young Tunisians is essential to maintain the positive socio-economic dynamic and political stability of the country, it turns out that very few of them engage in any form of political participation, except for mobilizations for demonstrations.
In fact, youth activism is done in an ad hoc manner, outside of formally established civil and political institutions, and with social media as a tool for mobilization.
The report also offers an analysis of the aspirations and needs of young Tunisians, taking into account both economic and non-economic measures of exclusion, which are at the origin of the revolution. Apart from unemployment, the report also reveals a high level of discouragement among young people.
The total number of young people aged 15 to 29 who are not in an educational system, without employment or training is estimated at 33%, one of the highest rates in the region. Among the sources of this discouragement are labor market conditions, poor quality of education, regional disparities and prevailing gender biases, to name but a few.
"The revolution gave young Tunisians a glimpse of the possibilities," said Ms. Gloria La Cava, senior social scientist at the World Bank and lead author of the report.
"The task of building a new future remains a goal that cannot be achieved by young people alone. More efforts are needed to bring together all stakeholders. This includes public and private education providers, civil society, public sector decision-makers and administrators, private sector employers, the emerging sector of NGOs involved in youth employment, local authorities and above all, young Tunisians."
Discover this report for more details: http://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/country/tunisia/publication/tunisia-breaking-the-barriers-to-youth-inclusion
Tekiano.com
Published October 17, 2014.
Posted online October 21, 2014.
The report shows that although the active citizenship and civic participation of young Tunisians is essential to maintain the positive socio-economic dynamic and political stability of the country, it turns out that very few of them engage in any form of political participation, except for mobilizations for demonstrations.
In fact, youth activism is done in an ad hoc manner, outside of formally established civil and political institutions, and with social media as a tool for mobilization.
The report also offers an analysis of the aspirations and needs of young Tunisians, taking into account both economic and non-economic measures of exclusion, which are at the origin of the revolution. Apart from unemployment, the report also reveals a high level of discouragement among young people.
The total number of young people aged 15 to 29 who are not in an educational system, without employment or training is estimated at 33%, one of the highest rates in the region. Among the sources of this discouragement are labor market conditions, poor quality of education, regional disparities and prevailing gender biases, to name but a few.
"The revolution gave young Tunisians a glimpse of the possibilities," said Ms. Gloria La Cava, senior social scientist at the World Bank and lead author of the report.
"The task of building a new future remains a goal that cannot be achieved by young people alone. More efforts are needed to bring together all stakeholders. This includes public and private education providers, civil society, public sector decision-makers and administrators, private sector employers, the emerging sector of NGOs involved in youth employment, local authorities and above all, young Tunisians."
Discover this report for more details: http://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/country/tunisia/publication/tunisia-breaking-the-barriers-to-youth-inclusion
Tekiano.com
Published October 17, 2014.
Posted online October 21, 2014.
