May 16, 2024 | Briefs, Resources
Building on its efforts to date, and to refine a focused call to action following the elections, between 29th February – 22nd March the Youth Capital team spoke to 181 people, representing 78 organisations across six provinces. These consultations were an...
Oct 17, 2023 | Briefs, Resources
‘One Million and Counting: The Presidential Employment Stimulus’ underscores the vital role of public employment programmes in addressing youth unemployment, while at the same time addressing the real needs of community. It also highlights the large impact...
Nov 27, 2022 | Briefs, Resources
As youth unemployment continues to be a national crisis, the role of small, micro and medium businesses (SMMEs) has become critical in absorbing young talent. Even though they make up 40% of the GDP, and between 2016 and 2019, small businesses created more than 1,800...
Aug 31, 2022 | Briefs, Resources
A wide and deep body of research confirms that social connections matter to unlock opportunities for young people. But how can we intentionally grow young people’s circles? In this brief, Youth Capital explores the different social ties young people need to...
Sep 1, 2021 | Briefs, Resources
In response to COVID-19’s impact on jobs and livelihoods, the Presidential Employment Stimulus was launched towards the endof 2020. Intended to be an augmentation of existing government commitments to employment creation, the objective of thePresidential Employment...
