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Podcast: IMF Podcasts
Episode: Combating Youth Unemployment in Africa
Description: Since the global financial crisis, youth unemployment has risen rapidly. Worldwide, the rate of unemployment among people aged 15–24 years old, stands at over 13 percent, according to the International Labor Organization. In Africa, the problem is particularly acute. In this podcast, we explore the causes and the policies which could help.