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Are Young People in Rural Sub-Saharan Africa Caught in Waithood? | Institute of Development Studies


The idea that large numbers of young people in sub-Saharan Africa are stuck in waithood – trapped between childhood and adulthood – dominates international development policy discourse. The belief is that because there are no jobs, young people cannot attain social markers of adulthood. Waithood has proved itself to be a very attractive way to frame debates and promote youth employment interventions. But research challenges two aspects of the waithood story: that young people are inactive; and that work is the only route into adulthood. Caution and nuance are required to prevent waithood becoming another catchy term that does little to improve policy. ....

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The battle of youth continues: Shifting the policy narrative from security to peace


7 May 2021 14:00–15:30
This webinar will connect higher-level policy debates on the securitization of the youth peacebuilding agenda to debates on youth engagement with local-level armed conflict, insecurity, and destruction of heritage. Speakers will discuss global policies and give focused case studies of Syria and Mozambique.
The webinar will be relevant for academics, policy makers, and practitioners working in settings affected by violent, armed conflict, outlining key research questions and findings, and implications for future policy and practice.
The webinar is the fourth in our webinar series on youth in Africa and MENA region, which is linked to the IDS Strategic Research Initiative ‘Ensuring decent work and inclusive politics for youth’ and is also part of IDS’ European Engagement Initiative. ....

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