Concept Note – Social Policy brief: Labour Market Assessment and Opportunities for Youth in Somalia

Despite the progress Somalia has made over the years, it currently experiences a range of challenges hindering the development of the country socially, economically, and politically. Unemployment remains a major challenge as labour markets have become more complex, rapidly changing, and difficult to navigate, particularly for unskilled workers and especially for youths who usually lack the social networks and social capital to connect with the labour markets. While Somalia boasts a youthful population, nearly half of Somalis are under 15 years of age (45.6%), with 75% of the population being under 30. The unemployment rate among the youth in Somalia stands at 67% with unemployment being disproportionately higher in women (79.7%) as compared to men (54.1%).

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