Description:
This study focuses on short- and
medium-term solutions. It informs the government about the
type of programs and policies that could improve the
employability of young people, paying special attention to
areas in which productivity can be rapidly improved. The
report consists of six chapters. Chapter two profiles young
people in Sierra Leone. Chapter three examines young people
in the labor market, with a focus on the labor supply side
of the equation (that is, the skills young people bring to
the labor market). Chapter four turns to employers (the
demand side of the labor market) to better understand why
they do or do not employ young people. Chapter five reviews
skill development programs to enhance employability of young
people in Sierra Leone and other countries and presents
policy options for improving worker skills (supply side) and
employer interest (demand side). Chapter six summarizes the
lessons from the analysis and concludes with policy and
program recommendations.