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Harnessing South Africa’s youth dividend for development

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Voices & Views

Despite important investments, educational outcomes in South Africa still have a long way to go. From programmes targeting early-childhood development to life-skill workshops, we discussed EU involvement in the country with Arno...

Africa
South Africa
Children and Youth
Children rights
Youth employment, skills and entrepreneurship
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Youth engagement and participation
Education
Education facilities
Inclusive education
Primary education
Education financing and private sector engagement
Quality of education
Secondary education
Employment & VET
Decent work
Vocational training
Youth employment

Working Towards Inclusive Education in South Africa

Article
Voices & Views

Many children fall through the gaps in South Africa’s education system. Only half of learners in Grade 1 make it to Grade 12, and many fall short of exam requirements. The EU has been supporting South Africa’s Departments of Basic...

Africa
South Africa
Children and Youth
Education
Inclusive education

Studies Show Benefits of Child Support Grants

Article
Voices & Views

Randomised control trials in South Africa have repeatedly shown that in-cash social transfers made to families with young children can have significant long-term positive impacts on the lives of those children and the future...

Africa
Lesotho
South Africa
Social Protection and Inclusion
Social services aid & social transfers

EU Risk Capital Facility - Helping SMEs Create Jobs in South Africa

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Voices & Views

Joblessness is a longstanding challenge for South Africa where the unemployment rate is 26% - officially. Off the record it’s closer to 40%, according to Milly Chesire at the EU Delegation in Pretoria, and hits 70% among...

Africa
South Africa
Employment & VET
Private Sector
Social Protection and Inclusion
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Trade & Economic Integration