Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator

South Africa has spent billions in 4 years to create jobs for young people: how their wages affect the broader economy

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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By December 2023 it had directly created 1.8 million jobs and livelihood opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • By December 2023 it had directly created 1.8 million jobs and livelihood opportunities.
  • These have been mostly temporary jobs in public employment programmes such as school education assistants.
  • South Africa has an exceptionally high unemployment rate (32% or 41%, depending on the definition), particularly concentrated among the youth.
  • We found that the programme likely does support broader economic activity, and these effects partly persist after the end of the programme.

The study

  • Participants are employed in full-time positions and are paid the monthly national minimum wage, which is approximately R4,000 (US$209).
  • Since it was launched in December 2020 it has employed over 850,000 young people, becoming the largest youth employment programme in South Africa’s history.
  • In our study, we focused on phases 2 and 3 of the programme, from November 2021 to August 2022.
  • This was unsurprising as these necessities already took up a large part of participants’ budget before the programme.
  • Another reason the 15% increase is probably an underestimate is because we can only see each individual’s shopping, and not the rest of their household.

Income effects

  • What can we then say about who receives income from this increased expenditure?
  • With these caveats in mind, the implied direct effect of the programme on the retailer’s sales is about R8 million (US$417,500) per month.
  • Directly, this likely increased the wage bill for workers at the retailer by about R1 million (US$52,188) per month.

What next

  • But the money does not get “thrown away” – one person’s spending is another person’s income.
  • When evaluating the costs and benefits of the programme, and similar programmes such as social grants, these “extra” economic benefits need to be part of the calculation.
  • This independent academic research was commissioned by the South African Presidency.
  • He has previously done academic research and policy advisory work for the South African Presidency and National Treasury.

KENDRICK LAMAR AND 'MOVE AFRIKA: RWANDA' LIGHT UP KIGALI WITH SOLD OUT SHOW, LAUNCHING THE FIRST PAN-AFRICAN TOURING CIRCUIT HEADLINED BY INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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KIGALI, Rwanda, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The first ever Move Afrika event, held tonight in Kigali, was unlike any live show Rwanda has seen before. A light-filled, sold-out BK Arena hosted Move Afrika: Rwanda, a spectacular night of music, culture, and advocacy that took East African entertainment to new heights and will be remembered for years to come as the birth of the first pan-African touring circuit for international artists.

Key Points: 
  • Bruce Melodie opened the night with an energetic performance that included his smash hits 'Katerina', 'When She's Around' and 'Henzapu.'
  • Rwandan poet Fred Mfuranzima treated the audience to a spoken word performance of his moving poem, 'The Unstoppable Sea'.
  • We are looking forward to hosting global citizens every year, here in Kigali, through Move Afrika.
  • "Global Citizen and pgLang launched Move Afrika to pioneer a first-of-its-kind international music touring circuit throughout the continent of Africa.

Government of Canada launches call for proposals for projects that help youth join job market

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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To build a solid foundation, young people are eager to join the job market and earn money from meaningful employment opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • To build a solid foundation, young people are eager to join the job market and earn money from meaningful employment opportunities.
  • Today, Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, launched a call for proposals under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) Program of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
  • Projects funded through this call for proposals will help improve labour market outcomes for up to 20,000 youth facing barriers to employment.
  • Other priority groups include Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQI+ youth, Black and other racialized youth, and youth in official language minority communities.

AAFC Board Appoints Imraan Soomra as an Officer of the Corporation Following Expansion of EASE® Healthcare in Africa

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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Imraan has over 30 years of executive experience, bringing with him significant global business acumen and local market expertise.

Key Points: 
  • Imraan has over 30 years of executive experience, bringing with him significant global business acumen and local market expertise.
  • Since January of this year, he has been Chief Operations Officer of AAFC.
  • Prior to joining AAFC, Imraan also served as an advisor to the Harambee Youth Accelerator project, providing strategic advice on addressing youth unemployment in South Africa.
  • As Chief Operating Officer of AAFC, Imraan is responsible for the overall management and operation of EASE® – overseeing the expansion of each of its sector programs, including healthcare and ICT.

Thousands of great work opportunities now available through Canada Summer Jobs for youth

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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Today, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien announced the launch of the hiring period for Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) for youth 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien announced the launch of the hiring period for Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) for youth 2023.
  • This summer, more than 70,000 CSJ placements are being made available for young people between the ages of 15 and 30.
  • By providing all young people with equitable opportunities to develop their skills, Canada Summer Jobs can help them to succeed in the job market.
  • Canada Summer Jobs for youth is delivered through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) and is part of a suite of programs offered by the Government of Canada to help youth gain the skills, education, and work experience they need to successfully transition into the workforce.

Minister O'Regan visits New Brunswick Community College to highlight government's support for students, apprentices & youth employment

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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The 2022 Fall Economic Statement proposes to make the federal portion of all Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans permanently interest-free, including those currently being repaid.

Key Points: 
  • The 2022 Fall Economic Statement proposes to make the federal portion of all Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans permanently interest-free, including those currently being repaid.
  • To further support students, the government is also proposing doubling the Canada Student Grant to provide up to $6,000 per year until July 2023.
  • In addition, investments in the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy will help set up young Canadians for success in the job market after leaving school.
  • Investing $301.4 million over the next two years to provide wraparound supports and job placements to young people facing employment barriers.