Investing in the youth

OVER the last decade, media and political discourse have increasingly focused on youth. The so-called youth bulge has been heralded as a potential demographic dividend — a transformative force for socioeconomic development and a critical vote bank.

In response to this, provinces have scrambled to draft youth policies that ambitiously tackle the diverse challenges young people face. On paper, these policies cover a wide spectrum, ranging from education, employment and skills development...