This article was originally published by Youth4policy. For years, Uganda has demonstrated commitment to gender equality through legal and constitutional means. This is in addition to various national policy and strategy documents. The most notable of these is the Women and Gender Development Policy of 2000 [i]and the National Strategy for Gender Development of 2008[ii]. Additionally, the National Gender
Originally posted on Centre for Development Alternatives. This post is the third of a 3-part series on Uganda’s employment challenge. The creation of decent employment at scale must be Uganda’s number one priority. UBOS’ most reliable statistics tell us that large-scale underemployment and vulnerable employment in the informal sector affect the majority of labour force participants,
Originally posted on Centre for Development Alternatives. This post is the second of a 3-part series on Uganda’s employment challenge. Everybody agrees that something urgently needs to be done about Uganda’s employment situation. It is time to take the bull by the horns, but first, we need to find the bull. The previous post lamented about
If you’re an introvert, chance is you’ve had jobs that you never quite enjoyed. You have several qualities which makes you independent-minded and thrive when you work alone. Understandably, you want to find an enjoyable career path that provides you satisfaction and comfort. As an introvert, you would prefer; work which doesn’t involve teams a business
Globalization, technology, expanding webs of trade and commerce, automation and the rise of artificial intelligence are changing labour markets at a rapid, uneven pace around the world. As a global community, we must ask ourselves: are we preparing the world’s young men and women for this changing world of work? Are they getting the education
Deciding what to wear to an interview is often a stressful part of the preparation process. Successful job interviews depend on both how well you answer questions and how you present yourself. That’s why a smart, pulled-together appearance can help convince the hiring manager that you’re a great fit for the company. Below, you’ll find
This article is part of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions The rise of tech is currently transforming the labour market, leading to the automation of some jobs and tasks on the one hand and the emergence of new kinds on the other. Proactively preparing for this new reality requires an in-depth, granular understanding of
If you’re a young woman living in a rural area, you’re more likely to be out of employment and not in education and training. Worldwide, 30% of young women are not in employment, education or training (NEET). And in many countries around the world, the rates among young women in rural areas are much higher than
In recognition of their works which have impacted lives across the continent, Africa Youth Awards has announced 100 young Africans from 32 African countries in its 2019 ranking of 100 Most Influential Young Africans. In its 4th year, the list has previously helped to celebrate and throw the spotlight on the remarkable achievements and contributions
If you are interested in privacy, affordable Internet, increasing women’s access to digital tools, Internet shutdowns and similar themes, registration for applicants is now open for the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) 2020. The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum has gained a reputation as an important platform where conversations on digital policy in Africa
