Somalia has a very youthful population. Fragile and weak public institutions, insecurity, poor infrastructure and lack of decent employment opportunities has left many youths unemployed, underemployed or working in vulnerable conditions. Employment opportunities are limited, and selection is often not competitive. This governance brief is based on discussions with youth in Mogadishu. It examines the causes of and consequences of the youth employment crisis. It concludes with a number of policy options and recommendations.
Shacabka Soomaaliyeed waxaa u badan dhalinyaro. Hay’adaha dowladda oo ay awooddoodu yartahay, amni xumo, kaabayaashii oo burbursan, iyo fursado badan oo shaqo oo aanan jirin ayaa ka dhigay dhalinyaro badan kuwo shaqo la’aan ah ama ku shaqeeya xaalado adag. Fursadaha shaqo waa ay yar yihiin, xulashada shaqaalahana tartan furan kuma saleysna. Warbixintan waxa ay falanqeyneysaa sababaha keena dhibaatooyinka shaqo ee heysta dhalinyarada, waxyaabaha ka dhasha. Waxa ay warbixintu kusoo gunaanadeysaa talooyin tixgelin mudan.
