The impact of government initiatives in addressing challenges facing youth graduates in Zanzibar
A case study of Zanzibar Youth Council
Keywords:
Zanzibar, Youth Council, Youth, Graduates, challengesAbstract
The study examined the impact of government initiatives in addressing the challenges facing youth graduates in Zanzibar. The focus of this study was Zanzibar Youth Councils (ZYCs). Specifically, it examined the roles and powers of Zanzibar Youth Councils and their impact on addressing challenges facing youth graduates in Zanzibar. In doing so, it also proposed measures to improve and promote the role of ZYCs in addressing the challenges of youth graduates in Zanzibar. The study was conducted in Urban West Region of Zanzibar and targeted youth graduates who are members of ZYCs and other youth stakeholders. The study used qualitative research approach and data were collected through interviews and Focus Group Discussions. The sample size of the study comprised 45 respondents. The study found the roles and powers of ZYCs are to advise the Government on matters related to youth, advocate for youth rights in Zanzibar, to connect and networking youth on different programs, to approve and endorsement youth programs. Furthermore, the study identified impact of ZYCs in addressing challenges facing youth graduates in Zanzibar include creation of employment opportunities through projects of youth empowerment such as agriculture, fisheries, poultry, tailoring and carpentry projects. Lastly, the study suggests measures that may be taken in order to improve the working of ZYCs in addressing challenges facing youth graduates in Zanzibar. These include mobilization of more resources from various sources and enhancement of capacity building programs for both staff and members of councils at all levels
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