Levels Of Youth Unemployment Research Articles

Employability skills and jobs for graduates: learning from job advertisements

We use 2812 online job advertisements from 21 European countries to identify attributes demanded by employers and explore economic and labour market characteristics associated with the set of required skills. Whereas some employers clearly target ready-to-work candidates for high skilled occupations, others do not even specify skill requirements. The latter are from countries that are moderate or modest innovators with varying levels of high-tech employment activities, a high level of youth unemployment and a low job vacancy rate. The findings suggest employers have raised hiring criteria and have therefore contributed to credential inflation.

New trends in platform employment of rural youth in the context of digital transformation

The use of online digital labor platforms is aimed at simplifying access to professional activities, accelerating and facilitating the interaction of workers and employers in the process of labor relations. The goal is to study new trends in platform employment of rural youth in the context of digital transformation of economy. The methods are based on materials from domestic and foreign analytical reviews, scientific publications, changes in social and labor legislation and practice of developing platform employment of the rural population of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The method of quantitative and graphical analysis of the number of freelancers by industry, dynamics in the level of youth unemployment, education, as well as in regional aspect is used. Results – the state and factors hindering the increase in the level of employment of rural young personnel in freelance sector due to the underdevelopment of Internet platforms for labor adaptation and weak social infrastructure in rural areas, and a low incentive for young specialists to work have been identified. The importance of motivational factors contributing to the growth of prestige, increasingly popular format of work – online platforms and development of labor potential of the younger generation is substantiated. The fundamental importance of attracting young villagers through freelancing in labor-abundant regions of the country has been proven. Conclusions – official freelancing and platform employment in the republic are at the stage of formation, as evidenced by the recent inclusion of these norms in social and labor legislation. Statistical authorities provide very limited information on development of free employment. It is proposed, using world experience, to expand research to achieve the ultimate goal - improving the quality of life of the rural population.

Separate issues of employment and professional development of young scientists in Ukraine

The article is devoted to the theoretical and legal study of the right to work, its enshrining in the legislation of Ukraine and in international legal documents, ensuring the employment of young people by the state, the peculiarities of the employment of young scientists, as a category of subjects of labor relations with a special legal status. The state of employment of this category of workers has been analyzed and the main problems faced by young people when finding work have been identified, in particular: a) imperfection of the regulatory and legal framework that regulates labor relations with scientists; b) the possibility of forecasting supply and demand in the labor market; c) lack of professional experience among young people; d) state of development of research infrastructures; e) low level of salaries of scientific employees. The theoretical and practical problems in the field of professional development of young workers aimed at forming high professionalism in them, the ability to work in new economic conditions, as well as ensuring high productive work and effective employment on this basis are analyzed. The author concluded that the current state of the youth labor market is the most problematic part of the general labor market, since the level of youth unemployment in Ukraine has only been increasing in recent years, which contributes to the outflow of young specialists abroad, where they see better earnings, professional growth or opportunities in general.

Driving Factors for Agricultural Graduates’ Involvement in Agribusiness Enterprise in Nigeria

Eradicating the high level of youth unemployment remains a global challenge, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Youth involvement in agriculture, which could have lower unemployment, is low. Despite a high volume of literature on youth involvement in agriculture, agricultural graduates have received little research attention. Therefore, this study assessed agricultural graduate involvement in agribusiness enterprises to fill the research gap. Data were collected from 200 agricultural graduates who were randomly selected. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were methods of data analysis. The results revealed that, unlike other youths, agricultural graduates had a positive opinion about agriculture. Although about half were involved in agribusiness, almost all of them were willing to engage in it if supplied with production resources, especially land and capital for start-ups. Family land, access to credit, perceived benefits, attitudes, location, and gender significantly influenced agricultural graduates’ participation in agribusiness. To be self-employed and an employer, to be financially independent, to be food secure, due to access to land, due to access to credit, parental influence, satisfaction, and personal growth, and to continue the family business were the reasons why agricultural graduates became involved in agribusiness enterprises. On the other hand, lack of capital, lack of access to land, the risk involved in agriculture, poor agricultural pricing, poor agricultural support from the government, seeking a white-collar job, and peer influence were reasons why some agricultural graduates were not involved in agribusiness. Hence, agricultural graduates should be encouraged and supported with resources, especially arable land, and capital, by the government, development agencies, and financial institutions to ensure effective participation in agribusiness.

Youth employability and the problem of unemployment in Nigeria; an evaluation of the graduate internship scheme (GIS) in Nigeria

One of the biggest problems Nigeria faces in recent times is the high level of youth unemployment. To address this, the Nigerian federal government framed and implemented the Graduate Internship Scheme (GIS) in 2012. The main objective of the GIS programme is to drive youth unemployment down by providing employability skills, work experience and opportunity to create business through internship placement, career development and entrepreneurship skills training. However, after a decade of the GIS programme, the problem of youth unemployment in Nigeria remains high. Armed with this observation, this study evaluated the outcome of the GIS programme to uncover the performance of the programme in terms of serving its objectives. To this end, this study surveyed participants of the GIS programme. The data collected showed that GIS has a poor outcome

Knowledge management and career readiness: a review and synthesis

PurposeThis study aims to examine the relationship between knowledge management and career development in an era characterized by high levels of youth unemployment and a demand for specialized skills. Despite the increasing transition to a knowledge-based economy, there is a significant gap between young people’s skills and career readiness, necessitating an in-depth analysis of the role of knowledge management at the individual, organizational and national levels.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted a qualitative study using the theory-context-characteristics-methodology approach based on a systematic literature review. The authors created an ecological framework for reflecting on knowledge management and career development, arguing for a multidisciplinary approach that invites collaboration across sectors to generate innovative and reliable solutions.FindingsThis study presents a comprehensive review of the existing literature and trends, noting the need for more focus on the interplay between knowledge management and career development. It emphasizes the need for businesses to promote the acquisition, storage, diffusion and application of knowledge and its circulation and exchange to create international business human capital.Practical implicationsThe findings may help multinational corporations develop managerial training programs and recruitment strategies, given the demand for advanced knowledge-based skills in the modern workspace. The study also discusses the influences of education, experience and job skills on business managers’ performance, guiding the future recruitment of talents.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this review is among the first to assess the triadic relationship between knowledge management, career development and the global unemployment crisis. The proposed multidisciplinary approach seeks to break down existing silos, thus fostering a more comprehensive understanding of how to address these ongoing global concerns.

Assessment of Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Needs of Commercial Motorcyclists in, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

In Kenya, the commercial motorcycle (boda boda) industry is one of the largest informal sector employing over 2 million riders and is a source of livelihood to 5 million Kenyans. Unprecedented levels of youth unemployment in Uasin Gishu County have driven novice riders to venture into the boda boda business with minimal recourse of the occupational hazards and risks they will be exposed to. The objective of the study was to generate data on predominant occupational health hazards among commercial motorcyclists in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The study used a cross-sectional research design. A two-stage cluster sampling technique was used to select study participants to the desired sample size of 368. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected using questionnaires and the Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control measures (HIRAC), tool. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. From the findings, psychosocial, physical and ergonomic hazards featured as the predominant occupational hazards among commercial riders in Uasin Gishu County. The results revealed that stress is a significant psychosocial health hazard affecting the wellbeing and safety of boda boda riders in the County. Additionally, the study established that the prolonged static sitting posture adopted by riders is a key ergonomic risk factor thus predisposes riders to the risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. This study recommends for interventions aimed at enhancing capacity and behavior change in the boda boda sector through refinement of the training curriculum, concerted sensitization on statutory requirements and strict enforcement of safety laws to enhance occupational safety in the boda boda industry during the 2nd UN Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030.

The Nexus Between Foreign and Portfolio Investments, and Youth Unemployment in Kenya

Youth unemployment is a global problem as countries at different stages of development that is underdeveloped, developing and developed are grappling with the problem of youth unemployment, which has been addressed in different country specific ways. Investments of whatever form are the life wire of the economy. Investments are a remedy for macroeconomic problems of unemployment, income inequality and economic growth. Investments change the economic structure to affect certain economic sectors eyed by private and public sectors. Investments from foreign entities provide a supportive role in an open foreign economic system with accompanying effects on economic development and growth. Foreign direct investments effects are seen unevenly or uniformly around the globe due to variety economic conditions. Investments in whatever form in a certain country is a key ingredient of economic growth or a catalyst of growth and development leading to job creation for the youth and other people in the labor force. Facilitated portfolio investments and capital market ease of penetration are pull factors for investors. The study seeks to determine the investments effects on Kenya’s youth unemployment rate. The study objectives are to determine the foreign direct investments and portfolio investments effects on Kenya’s youth unemployment rate. Investments have not been much prioritized to affect the level of youth unemployment; this informs this research work. The Keynesian theory of unemployment anchors the study. This research would be non-experimental as the time series data would be collected from Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, World Bank Development Indicators and Central Bank of Kenya for 1993 to 2022 period. Time series properties of trend and stationarity that is unit roots tests were tested for all the variables if it exists before estimation. Linear regression assumptions of homoscedasticity, linearity and collinearity were tested before estimation. Multiple regression analysis method was used to analyze stationary data. Tables were used to present results. Study findings, on the effect of foreign direct investments had a statistical insignificant effect on youth unemployment ages 15- 24 years in Kenya while portfolio investments had a statistical insignificant effect on youth unemployment rate ages 15-24 years in Kenya. Conclusion of the study, portfolio investments and foreign direct investments t-statistics were insignificant at five per cent (5%) level of significance therefore could not affect the level of youth unemployment rate ages 15-24 years. Recommendations of the study portfolio investments, foreign direct investments and other forms of investments should be directed towards labor absorbing sectors so that different categories of unemployment can be absorbed thus employment creation. Kenya’s macro-economic measures need to be directed towards all categories of unemployment.

Analysis of the Influence of Demography and Education on Youth Unemployment in Indonesia

This study analyses the influence of demography and education on youth unemployment in Indonesia. The demographic conditions are examined based on the youth population, adult unemployment, and sex ratio. Education is measured by the percentage of the labour force that has completed at least high school education. The model used is panel data regression analysis, employing time series data from 2013-2022 and cross-section data from 34 provinces in Indonesia. The study found that demographic conditions significantly influence youth unemployment levels in Indonesia. The increase in the number of young people needs to be managed so that their entry into the labour force is more manageable, by increasing the promotion of education and expanding skills training for young people. Adult unemployment is a competitor to the youth labour force, reducing the opportunity for young people to find employment, and the results of this study highlight that the distribution of women entering the labour force is smaller, so an increase in the number of men entering the labour force has a positive effect on the increase in youth unemployment. Meanwhile, increasing the proportion of the labour force with at least a high school education can reduce youth unemployment in Indonesia.

Implementation of state business support programs: current situation, analysis and proposals

Object: To determine the factors affecting the development of medium and small businesses, as well as to investigate the degree of influence of state support on entrepreneurship in the Republic of Kazakhstan.Methods: The study used statistical methods of analysis, including multiple correlation-regression modeling.Findings: The authors put forward and tested hypotheses about the presence of a relationship between the dependent variable “Share of SMEs in GDP” and such factors as “The amount of funds for support for SMEs”, “Employed in the SME”, “Number of able-bodied population”, “Index of prices for food products”, “GDP per capita”, “Level of youth unemployment”. To prove or refute these hypotheses, a correlation and regression analysis was carried out. A check of the variable model for multicollinearity has been checked and the determination coefficient is calculated. The value of the r-quadratic determination coefficient for the dependent variable “SME share in GDP” is of high value (0.96), which suggests that the factors included in the model are well described and have a high degree of influence on it. In general, the regression analysis showed that the resulting model is adequate and reliable. Statistically significant coefficients were determined for the variables “Able-bodied population”, “GDP per capita”, “Youth unemployment rate”, that is, the listed indicators play a significant role in changing the “Share of SMEs in GDP”. At the same time, the factors “Number of working-age population” and “Unemployment rate among youth” have an inverse relationship with the indicator “Share of SMEs in GDP”.Conclusions: regression analysis showed that in Kazakhstan there are certain problems in the implementation of state policy in relation to the development of entrepreneurship. This fact is confirmed by the results of the study. The main hypothesis about the impact of the “Amount of funds to support SMEs” on the indicator “Share of SMEs in GDP” was not confirmed. The presence of problems in the distribution of state resources requires constructive state measures to solve the existing problems.

Examining whether religion is a positive factor in access to self-employment for youths: evidences from Congolese data

PurposeHigh levels of youth unemployment in Africa, the difficulty of accessing salaried jobs, and the weakness of public institutions in charge of employment issues push youths towards informal channels that can help them find jobs. Among these informal channels, religion has been playing an increasingly important role. Thus, this study aimed to analyse the effects of religion on youths' access to self-employment.Design/methodology/approachThis study used data from the survey on the improvement of youth employment policies in Francophone Africa—conducted in 2018 by the Laboratory for Economic and Social Research and Studies (LARES) of Marien Ngouabi University—to estimate the effects of religion on access to self-employment. The econometric model employed is a two-stage model. Conditional mixed process developed by Roodman (2011) was used to verify the model's robustness.FindingsThe results indicate that religion exhibits a positive and significant effect on access to self-employment. This effect is stronger for youths from Muslim communities than for those from other religious communities, compared to youths who do not engage in religious communities.Social implicationsBased on the current dynamics observed in numerous African countries with respect to employment access, these results imply that religious denominations should be considered when developing policies and programs related to employment, particularly for youths.Originality/valueThe approach followed in this study contributes to the literature predominantly by demonstrating how the network theory approach helps explain, to some extent, the link between religion and access to employment in general and access to self-employment, particularly in developing economies—mainly in sub-Saharan Africa, where the recourse to informal channels of access to self-employment constitutes a significant solution approach for youths.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-02-2023-0097

РОЛЬ СОЦІАЛЬНОГО ПІДПРИЄМНИЦТВА У ВИРІШЕННІ ПРОБЛЕМИ МОЛОДІЖНОГО БЕЗРОБІТТЯ

The research is devoted to one of the critical problems of the employment of the population of Ukraine today, namely the problem of youth unemployment, which became even more acute during the martial law. An analysis of the indicators characterizing the employment of Ukraine’s youth and their quantitative and qualitative characteristics was carried out, thanks to which we can ascertain the high level of youth unemployment. The specifics of the youth’s age-specific socio-psychological and qualification features as the most unprepared for the current complex state of the labor market and one of the most vulnerable parts of the workforce in Ukraine are described. Official statistical data on youth unemployment are presented, and a comparative analysis of youth unemployment during martial law is made. The results of sociological research on the entrepreneurial orientations of modern youth were analyzed, and the desire of most young people to start their own businesses was emphasized. The problems that arise when opening a business for young people are considered, namely, the need for own funds and opportunities for obtaining a loan, as well as the sufficiency of work experience in the relevant field. The possibility of improving the employment situation of Ukrainian youth is considered, in particular, based on the development of youth entrepreneurship and the use of an innovative business model such as social entrepreneurship. The features of social entrepreneurship in Ukraine and the current state of its development are defined and considered. The advantages and opportunities that social entrepreneurship opens for modern youth to realize their business ideas and overcome youth unemployment in the domestic labor market have been established. Information is provided on the possibilities of self-information about social entrepreneurship, and the main differences between social entrepreneurship and ordinary types of economic activity are indicated.

The Impact of Intellectual Potential on the Development of the Regions of Kazakhstan

The purpose of the study is to check which of our selected factors most influences the decision to study in certain regions of Kazakhstan. A complete higher education indicates the professional and cultural level of a significant part of the population, especially young people. It is not only an indicator of economic growth but also of social stability. A high level of development of the education system is the basis for the stability of any state, as well as the potential for its further development. During the study, the main sources were analyzed and based on which the methodology chosen. The methodological basis for us was multivariate regression analysis using the EViews10 data analysis package program. The research was based on data from the Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2011-2021. Based on a multifactorial analysis, five independent factors were selected, but in the course of the study, one factor was not influential, it was: the graduation of students from higher education organizations. Of the estimated four factors, three turned out to be the most influential, these are the number of the teaching staff of higher education organizations, the level of youth unemployment (15-28 years) and the number of higher educational institutions. The calculations showed that the selected factors showed different influences in different regions. As a result of the study, recommendations were developed on state policy in the field of education to increase the educational potential of the regions. The results of the study can be used by regional higher education institutions, as well as state educational management structures.

Investigation of the Youth Informal Entrepreneurship Landscape in South Africa

Introduction: The South African economy is characterised by high and continuously rising youth unemployment levels and rates. While countervailing interventions have been attempted in the formal sector, support for youth employment and informal sector entrepreneurship has received limited attention from policymakers. Purpose: This is a rare study that examined South African youth entrepreneurship by analysing all five available waves of the seriously under-utilised Survey of Employers and Self-Employed (SESE) data, focusing on youth entrepreneurial activities. Methodology: Youth (15–34 years) and adult (at least 35 years old) informal entrepreneurs were distinguished, before deriving descriptive statistics on business activities, with a specific focus on site of operation, management, employment and net profit use in youth-owned enterprises. Findings: Youth informal entrepreneurs were typically African own-account workers without matric (senior certificate), and operated in the wholesale and retail industry. They had decent access to electricity and piped water on the business site, but did not have e-mail or internet facilities. More than 80% did not keep any business records, while only 60% operated their businesses for the full 12 months. Nearly 90% had launched their informal businesses less than five years ago, primarily because they were unemployed. The majority needed assistance mostly in the areas of marketing, provision of an alternate site and better access to raw materials. Lastly, the majority of them spent the net profit to purchase household items instead of re-investing in the businesses. Originality/value: The empirical findings help the government to embark on new policy changes to better promote youth informal entrepreneurship growth.

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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and youth unemployment in Africa.

Africa is lagging in infrastructural development including Information and Communication Technology (ICT). As there are rising employment opportunities in the ICT-intensive industries globally including Africa, enhanced knowledge and use of ICT may tend to reduce youth unemployment in Africa. Thus, this study investigates the effect of ICT on youth unemployment in Africa using a sample of 41 African countries between 2003 and 2018. The study employs a dynamic Generalized Method of Moment (GMM) approach and constructs a composite ICT index to combine key indicators of ICT, using the principal component approach. We also account for the interactive role of education in the ICT-youth unemployment nexus. Relying on the Phillip curve theoretical model, the effect of inflation, physical capital accumulation, level of corruption, and economic growth are also examined. The results show that youth unemployment in Africa can be reduced by higher ICT deployment and usage, which confirms our hypothesis in this study. There is also evidence that education enhances the potential of ICT usage to reduce youth unemployment. Furthermore, we find that the Phillip curve hypothesis holds, as the inflation rate has a negative effect on youth unemployment. More so, there is evidence that youth unemployment in Africa can be reduced by higher physical capital accumulation, lower level of corruption, and higher economic growth. With falling economic growth and looming economic recession in many African countries, governments would need to revise educational curricula to include ICT-based training to reduce the level of youth unemployment in the medium to long term period.

Informal vocational training and sustainable livelihood skills among unemployed youth in low-income countries: Insights from a SWOT analysis of tailoring apprenticeships in Cameroon

IntroductionMany low-income countries have very high levels of youth unemployment. Self-employment provides one path to economic independence for these youths, but to be successful, they require both technical and entrepreneurial skills. Most youth employment interventions and research have focused on the formal education sector, which has limited the understanding of the role of education in reducing youth unemployment. The role of informal learning opportunities offered by small businesses and micro-enterprises, which constitute one of the largest sectors of the economy in many low-income countries, has been undermined. This study examines the potential of such learning opportunities through a case study of informal apprenticeships in tailoring in Cameroon, Central Africa.MethodsA Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats analysis drew on the perspectives of both informal trainers (n = 42; 88% women) and apprentices (n = 16; mean age: 22 years; 69% women) in small-tailoring enterprises in the city of Buea. Qualitative data from semi-structured interviews was subjected to a thematic analysis.Results and discussionThe perceived strengths of informal apprenticeships included developing suitable work strategies, attitudes, technical and entrepreneurial skills in unemployed youth through practice and collaboration with other apprentices. However, participants also identified several weaknesses in informal training, including inadequate access to specialized machines and limitations on training imposed by the poor literacy skills of some apprentices. Most respondents perceived that tailoring provided an opportunity for a lucrative career while meeting their community’s need for appropriate clothing. However, high taxes and constant power failures were identified as threats to the continuing viability of local tailoring. Trainers also noted that few youths were interested in learning the trade. Taken together, the results indicate that the potential for informal vocational training to nurture youths toward developing their own enterprise would be strengthened if training included basic literacy skills, building self-confidence, strategies to raise and manage capital and the production of attractive designs to match their competition.

Youth participation in agriculture, accounting for entrepreneurial dimensions

Background: Despite the high youth unemployment levels, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, participation in the agricultural sector remains low. The agricultural sector provides valuable opportunities of employment, which could contribute towards relieving the high levels of unemployment and enhancing livelihoods of families in rural areas. Youth are also seen as the future of the agricultural sector and food production.Aim: To determine whether entrepreneurial dimensions, along with assets within the sustainable livelihoods framework, influences participation of youth in the agricultural sector.Setting: Focus is on youth and the influence of endogenous and exogenous factors on their participation in the agricultural sector.Methods: Entrepreneurial dimensions of 440 youth participants were derived from statements related to entrepreneurial skills and competencies by means of principal component analysis and combined with factors from the sustainable livelihood framework in a multinomial logistic regression.Results: It was found that the youth are heterogeneous in their endogenous and exogenous resources. Youth involved in the sector are more likely to have access to land and extension services, experience in the sector and support initiatives. In terms of entrepreneurial dimensions, youth involved are more inclined to believe in themselves and are more likely to take advantage of opportunities (pull entrepreneurship). The results show that policies and programmes should consider both endogenous and exogenous factors and combinations thereof to attract and enhance youth participation in the agricultural sector.Conclusion: Policy and programme development should consider the heterogeneity of youth in terms of their access to resources and entrepreneurial dimensions to enhance their participation in the agricultural sector. Participation in agriculture requires more than only access to land, and other individual physical resources attention should also be given to endogenous factors of individuals and combinations of different resources.

Culture-led urban regeneration and local expectations of urban void renewal in eastern Lisbon

This article will analyze the ongoing culture-led regeneration processes of abandoned, informal and vacant areas, often considered by residents, local associations, and public officials to be urban voids. Our territorial framework is in Marvila, a semi-peripheral riverside area in Lisbon, strongly affected by informal activities, high levels of youth unemployment, an elderly population, and the existence of urban spaces with non-planned uses, seen as undesirable by the local ecosystem of stakeholders and particularly by residents. Our analysis will be centered around a social and spatial understanding of Lisbon’s municipal urban policy (funded by the 3.5.6. program of the European Union on Cultural Heritage), which has supported the reoccupation of some these so-called urban voids. We will focus on the use of a Pilot Project methodology, its exploratory and prototype nature, the local bureaucratic planning system, and the soft Planning techniques implemented as new ways of addressing long-term decayed and informal urban spaces. We will examine the regeneration results of two EU-H2020 funded pilot projects, under the ROCK project, which supports this research. The first pilot project “Loja Com Vida” (“store with life” or “store invites”), supports the municipal objective of creating a new urban centrality in Marvila, encouraging a diversification of its users, operationalizing the reuse of municipal ground floor spaces. The second project, “Jardim para Todos” (‘Garden for all’), corroborates a municipal urban policy on environmental sustainability goals, promoting, with the help of local agents, a learning and sharing process centered around green knowledge and the creation of a future agriculture hub and leisure area. The acknowledgment of these pilot project results will constitute an interesting case study for other urban areas with similar conditions, incorporating a better understanding of participative urban regeneration processes, outside the traditional and formal planning perspectives and achievements.

Determinants of Youth Unemployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo: An Empirical Analysis from 2001-2020

This article examines the determinants of unemployment in the DRC. The reduced nature of the sample, namely one country, is explained by the availability of data covering the period 2001-2020.The model inspired by the empirical literature is estimated by the ordinary least squares (OLS) method. After estimates by the OLS method, our econometric results reveal that the variables education, inflation, direct investment abroad, the population significantly explain the level of youth unemployment at the threshold of 1% and 5%. Education and foreign direct investment tend to increase the unemployment rate while population growth and inflation tend to reduce the unemployment rate. Our analysis of the determinants of unemployment appears to contribute to the literature on several levels. First, because few studies exist on the subject in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Compared to existing work, our study goes beyond methodologically by relying on more robust techniques such as ordinary least squares (OLS) and instrumental variables. Finally, the article will serve as an interpellation and awakening of the consciences of political actors on the intolerable degree of unemployment in the context of the DRC, and will refer to it when necessary in political or economic decision-making.