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Youth in Nigeria [1] includes citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria aged 18–29 years according to the new-youth policy (2019). [2] However, the African youths [ 3 ] charter recognises youths as people between the age of 15 and 35. [ 4 ]
The African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT Challenge) is an annual competition and award. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It was launched on 6th September 2021 [ 4 ] that focuses on youth-led enterprises in Africa working on climate adaptation solutions .
Youth unemployment levels vary from 53.6% in Eswatini and 52.3% in South Africa, to 3.3% in Rwanda in 2016. [11] As age within the working population increases, so do levels of employment, as youths are three times more likely to be unemployed than adults (aged 25 or over), which demonstrates an anti-youth bias across African labour markets. [12]
The DHS Program works to provide survey data for program managers, health care providers, policymakers, country leaders, researchers, members of the media, and others who can act to improve public health. The DHS Program distributes unrestricted survey data files for legitimate academic research at no cost. [citation needed]
Harambee seeks to address the South African youth unemployment crisis by helping companies hire young, first-time job seekers. [2] The organization has developed a mobile-based network that collects job-seekers' details, assesses candidates, offers training, and matches them to employers looking for their skillsets.
As of 2019, the total population of Africa is estimated at 1.3 billion, representing 16 percent of the world's population. [13] According to UN estimates, the population of Africa may reach 2.49 billion by 2050 (about 26% of the world's total) and 4.28 billion by 2100 (about 39% of the world's total). [13]
Ahmed Bening Wiisichong is a Ghanaian youth leader, Pan Africanist and a Social Entrepreneur.He was elected as the Secretary General of the Pan African Youth Union [1] [2] [3] in November 2021 at the 4th Ordinary Congress of the Pan African Youth Union in Niamey, Niger. [4] He is also the Africa Head Commonwealth Youth Innovation Hub. [5]
Organisation of African Youth (OAYouth) is the umbrella movement of all youth in Africa, independent of governments, parties or intergovernmental organisations. It was formed in August 2009 as a direct result of the entry into force of the African Youth Charter , [ 1 ] adopted by the general assembly of heads of states of the African Union in 2006.