Labour Minister Ugyen Dorji said that during the 12th Five-Year Plan, there will be over 82,000 job seekers, most of them youth. Unemployment remains a big problem, rising to 12% in the 11th Plan. The government plans to create 67,000 jobs, including 20,000 through a direct employment scheme, with many aimed at youth. The [...]
Morocco celebrates Youth Day every August 21 to honor its young people, who make up nearly one-third of the population. Moroccan youth are skilled, connected, and full of energy, involved in innovative farming, tech startups, and cultural projects. However, youth unemployment is very high, 36.7% for ages 15–24 and over 61% for university graduates. Many [...]
In Brunei, youth employment remains a major concern in 2025. Many young people, especially graduates, are struggling to find good jobs. Unemployment among youth is still high, around 18–19%, and many of those who do work are underemployed, meaning they have jobs below their skill level or are working part-time when they want full-time work. [...]