Policy Brief No. 43 of 2023/2024 on Busia County Brief on A Review of Youth Employment Programmes

Abstract

The employment of youth (15-34) is critical in achieving sustainable development. This county policy brief provides an overview of planned and implemented youth employment policies and programmes in Busia County in the period 2018-2022. The brief describes: the county youth demographic and labour market indicators; youth employment programmes and interventions; county spending on youth initiatives; the constraints in implementing the youth programmes; and relevant policy recommendations.