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The 77 Percent —What are the solutions to youth unemploment

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Many countries continue to grapple with a high number of unemployed youth. In Uganda, for example, about 1.2 million graduates are currently jobless and many more are entering the job market every year. And South Africa has once again taken the top spot on the continent in terms of the number of unemployed youths, according to research company Statista. #77Percent
10 Mar English Germany Society & Culture

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