Causes and Consequences of Youth Unemployment in Shaggar City: - The Case of Sululta Sub City
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2024-12-01
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Youth unemployment has been one of the most challenging problems in countries with loto of
youth age young and rapidly growing populations. By taking into account the challenges of
youth unemployment, the major objective of this study was to identify factors affecting youth
unemployment in Ethiopia in the case of Sululta Sub City of Shaggar City, both qualitative and
Quantitative research design, was used primary data and secondary data were collected.
Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Probability sampling methods
were applied to select 227 sample respondents from the sub- city. The study identified limited
job opportunities, mismatch between skills and market needs, lack of work experiences, high
crime rates, political instabilities, lack of quality education and training, population growth,
and socio-economic factors as the main causes of youth unemployment in the area. Youth
unemployment threatens economic growth and social stability. The study suggests policy
interventions, such as creating more job opportunities, improving education and training
programs, promoting entrepreneurship, and addressing socio-economic barriers.
Keywords: Youth Unemployment, Sululta Sub-city.
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Youth Unemployment, Sululta Sub-city.