Youth Project
The project examines the contributions of the non-profit sector to the creation of dignified and fulfilling work for young people (aged 15 to 35 years ) in Africa, with particular attention to youth on the margins.
Specifically, the project addresses the following research questions:
- What is the economic contribution of the non-profit sector to youth employment in Africa?
- What is the economic contribution of the non-profit sector to dignified and fulfilling work for African youth?
- What are the sub-sectoral contributions to dignified and fulfilling work for African youth within the non-profit sector?
- What are the possibilities and opportunities for further employment in the nonprofit sector for African youth?
This five-year project is being implemented in collaboration with autonomous African-led research networks and institutions across 17 countries, including Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
A distinctive feature of the project is its robust capacity-building component, which involves the training of 24 PhD fellows and prioritises female candidates, representing a progressive step toward addressing gender disparities among scholars. The project has been well received by stakeholders across the participating countries, reflecting strong engagement and support. The research findings are expected to inform policy and generate actionable recommendations that foster collaboration among multiple stakeholders to address youth unemployment in Africa.