World Bank Essay Competition

Current world population includes an estimated 1.2 billion young people between the ages of 15 and 24 years, which is about 24.7% of the world’s working age population.  Worldwide youth unemployment is high, almost three times higher than the adult unemployment rate. In such scenario the condition of Youth with Disabilities is worst.  With the economic downturn, the worldwide youth unemployment is expected to reach 15% in 2009 (International Labor Organization, 2008).  In certain parts of the world, i.e., Sub-Saharan Africa, youth unemployment rates can be as high as 60%. More than one third of the young people in the world are unemployed, have completely given up looking for a job or are working but still living below the $2 a day poverty line (ILO), or have migrated.  Young job seekers face increasing difficulties finding work in the current economic scenario.

They will encourage Youth with Disabilities to take part in the competition and show their potential and advocate the Internal Community on the issues especially job issues in Youth with Disabilities.

The Essay Competition invites youths to share ideas on:
- How can youths be part of the solution?
- How can you tackle youth unemployment through youth-led solutions?
- How can youth with Disabilities mainstreamed in the solutions?

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