Youth Unemployment and Migration Present Growing Challenge in Raparin

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The Vision Foundation for Strategic Studies has released a new English-language study addressing the pressing issue of youth unemployment in the Raparin region and its impact on migration.

The study, titled “Fostering Sustainable Youth Employment in Raparin Administration: A Localized Policy Framework,” highlights the significant rise in youth unemployment, linking it to economic and institutional instability in the area. Researchers found that 31.38% of households in the region are living below the poverty line or experiencing severe economic hardship.

Based on a field survey of 462 young people, the research explores the causes of unemployment across multiple dimensions—economic, social, cultural, political, and legal. The findings indicate that lack of employment opportunities is a key driver of youth migration, with many respondents reporting that one or more members of their household have migrated abroad.

The study, prepared by Dr Didar Abdulkarim and Alend Mahwi, provides a range of policy recommendations and practical solutions aimed at fostering sustainable employment opportunities for young people and reducing migration pressures.

The full study is available online: Read here



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