The Economy of Jordan
Youth Unemployment and Women's Participation
Youth unemployment is very high and women's labour force participation is among the world's lowest, wasting talent.
A demographic challenge.
Youth
Unemployment among young people is around 40 per cent or more.
Women
Only around one in seven women is in the labour force.
Mismatch
Graduates prefer public jobs, while private firms want different skills.
Solutions
Vocational training, childcare support and flexible work.
A graduate at home
A young degree holder waits for a government job rather than accepting private work.
Assuming education alone ensures jobs
Skills and demand must match.
Key takeaways
- Youth unemployment is very high.
- Female participation is low.
- Skills mismatch exists.
- Training and childcare help.
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