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For decades, countries from all corners of the world have grappled with issues facing what is undeniably one of the most vulnerable group of people on this planet-the youth According to a recent survey by Population Reference Bureau, the population of the youth – people aged between 15 and 24 – stands at about 1.2 billion. This figure alone puts this group of people at the top of to-do list for leaders and policy makers from all around the world. Pertinent to most nations, has been addressing the issue of skills and employment among the youth. The big question thus is, have we made any progress in addressing these issues?
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Sustainable Development Goals represent a worldwide commitment to ending poverty, protecting the environment and pro…
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Children in Africa are highly affected by unstable economies, extreme violence and injustices which render them poor…
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“I believe when someone is educated, they have the right and ability to stand against any form…
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Poverty levels are also closely linked to gender disparities in education. A comparison of male and female out-…
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On the International Day of the Girl Child, we know that one in three girls in developing countries — aside from C…
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Is poverty absolute or relative? When we think of (one-dimensional) income poverty, should we define the threshold t…