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Youth Employment in Fragile States

Author(s): Jairo Munive
Publisher(s): Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS), Copenhagen
Date of publication: Oct 2008
Issue number: 0
Format: PDF
Pages: 4
Series: DIIS Policy Briefs

Description: This paper discusses the role of youth in fragile states. It posits that young people are potentially a tremendous force for change in conflict-affected countries for both good and bad. The author further argues that directing the energy of youth toward reconstruction requires rapid interventions in the areas of education, family life and health, economic empowerment and civic participation.

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	Youth Employment in Fragile States Author(s): Jairo Munive Publisher(s): Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS), Copenhagen Date of publication: Oct 2008 Issue number: 0 Format: PDF Pages: 4 Series: DIIS Policy Briefs Description: This paper discusses the role of youth in fragile states. It posits that young people are potentially a tremendous force for change in conflict-affected countries for both good and bad. The author further argues that directing the energy of youth toward reconstruction requires rapid interventions in the areas of education, family life and health, economic empowerment and civic participation. General note: © 2008 Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) Download: English - Download the full-text document (1.0 MB)

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Youth Employment in Fragile States