The Political Economy Analysis of Youth Employment in Uganda shows that the official youth unemployment rate of about 3% hides serious distress. 94.5% of employed youth work informally, nearly two-thirds are underemployed, and more than 18% are not in employment, education or training (NEET). The study draws on four national survey datasets from 2013/14 to 2023/24, youth focus groups across four regions and interviews with institutional stakeholders. The infographic highlights weak labour demand, a paradox where tertiary-educated youth have the highest unemployment, and overlapping, politicised youth funds. It offers decision-makers clear recommendations to merge schemes, rebuild trust and create quality jobs in productive sectors.
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