THE CURRENT STATE OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN SOMALIA AND ITS IMPACT ON THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY SITUATION.

Author Name: 1. Yasin Mustaf Ibrahim

Volume/Issue: 04/04

Country: Somalia

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2023-22971253/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Independent Researcher, Somalia.

ABSTRACT

Youth unemployment is a significant challenge facing Somalia, with over 60% of young people unable to find work. This has far-reaching consequences for both the youth population and the country's political and security situation. High youth unemployment rates can lead to poverty, low self-esteem, and a sense of hopelessness among the youth population, with wider consequences for the country's overall stability and development. This paper examines the current state of youth unemployment in Somalia and its impact on the political and security situation in the country. The paper explores the reasons for high youth unemployment rates, the connection between youth unemployment and political instability, the vulnerability of unemployed youth to extremist groups, and the contribution of youth unemployment to security threats. Additionally, the paper provides possible solutions and recommendations to address these challenges, including creating an enabling environment for businesses to flourish, providing education and training opportunities, promoting entrepreneurship, and addressing the root causes of political instability and insecurity. The paper concludes that addressing the challenge of youth unemployment requires a comprehensive and coordinated approach from the government, international community, and civil society to provide young people with the skills, opportunities, and support they need to build a better future for themselves and their country. Failure to address this challenge could have devastating consequences for Somalia's political and security situation, as well as the wellbeing of its young people.

Key words: Youth Unemployment, Somalia, Political Instability, Security Challenges, Extremism, Entrepreneurship, Education, Training, Government, International Community, Civil Society.