According to the International Labor Organization (ILO) nearly 75 million young people are unemployed around the world, an increase of more than 4 million since 2007 (they do not expect this to have changed significantly by 2016). At the same time increasing numbers of young people are entering the labor market, meaning that 80 million […]

The primary objective of technical and vocational education and training is the acquisition of employable skills for the world of work. Without job-related skills, young people and adults cannot benefit from employment opportunities that offer a decent income. Youth unemployment in Africa has become a major development issue. An estimated 95 million young men and […]

This exclusive interview with Prof. Martha Nussbaum from the University of Chicago Law School takes a look at the essential elements of education for the 21st century. It examines how capabilities relate to a country’s development and the importance of educating people in order to help them become active responsible citizens.