Empowering Africa's Youth: Key Findings from the ILO's GET Youth Report

Today, I’m excited to share key findings from the ILO’s Global Employment Trends for Youth report. 

Across Africa, the lack of decent jobs remains a key concern.

More than one out of four young people in Africa are neither in employment, education or training.

In North Africa, youth unemployment remains high, with more than one in three young people struggling to find work.

In Sub-Saharan Africa, many young people are stuck in precarious jobs with low wages.

But there’s hope. Between now and 2050 the youth labour force in Africa will grow by 73 million people and we must do whatever it takes to ensure Africa’s youth becomes the continent’s biggest asset.

We must champion employment and economic policies that create much needed decent jobs for youth.

By investing in labour market institutions and demand-driven skills development and training, we can turn the tide.

Women and vulnerable youth must be at the centre of our efforts.

They deserve equal opportunities and fair treatment in the workplace.

Together, let’s build a future where every young person in Africa can find decent work.