africa

Africa at a Fork in the Road: Taking Off or Disappointment Once Again?
three out of four jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa can be labeled “vulnerable” because
the workers are working on their own account or as unpaid family workers.
Figure 8.1: Unemployment and Informality in Africa
Source: AfDB (2012).
When younger African workers find a job it is likely to be of low quality in terms
of wages, benefits, and job security. In many African countries, self- and informal
employment account for the overwhelming majority of young workers in both rural
and urban areas (Table 8.1).
Table 8.1: Youth Employment Status in Selected African Countries
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