A cursory discussion of policy alternatives for addressing youth unemployment in Botswana

There has been growing levels of graduate unemployment in Botswana in the recent past. This is notwithstanding the relatively good performance of the economy. Tertiary institutions are churning out graduates with no corresponding jobs to absorb them. The government has introduced various short-term...

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Authors: Mogomotsi, Goemeone E. J. (Author) ; Madigele, Patricia Kefilwe (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2017
In: Cogent social sciences
Year: 2017, Volume: 3, Issue: 1
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Keywords:
Botswana
Employability
job creation
risks of youth employment
youth unemployment

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