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The authors examine the challenges facing Africa's youth in their transition from school to working life, and propose a policy framework for meeting these challenges. Topics covered include the effect of education on employment and income, broadening employment opportunities, and enhancing youth capabilities. The book includes a CD-ROM of case studies of four countries and household data on 13 countries.
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By 2010, youth will account for 28 percent of the population of Africa; Garcia and Fares (both economists, World Bank's Human Development Network) examine challenges African youths faces in their transition to the workforce and present a strategy to meet those challenges. Topics are presented in two parts, a synthesis of youth in Africa's labor market and country case studies; synthesis topics include the effect of education on income and employment, working in bad jobs or not working at all, and the three pillars of policy, while country case studies include Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda. Chapters can be read individually or as part of the whole, and the title occasionally provides charts or graphs to illustrate key points. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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