The main issue of this study will be dominantly explained the factors and effects on rural youth unemployment in East Gojjam Zone of Ethiopia, particularly in Bibugn Woreda Administration. The output provided by this study will be useful to concerned governmental bodies to take corrective actions to mitigate the cause of rural youth unemployment. It can also serve as potential reference for those individuals who want to conduct further studies on the same or related areas.
Unemployment is a complex and dynamic socio-economic phenomenon. In regard to this phenomenon, the previous studies more touch within the determinants of urban youth unemployment, in some cases on young women rather than rural area, especially in Bibugn woreda yet not any study in a concern of youth unemployment. The studies couldn’t also indicate clearly the policy implications, the method they used and have gab in analysis of the findings. This requires an adapted conceptual framework, the investigator, therefore.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background of the study
1.1. Statement of the Problem
1.2. Research Questions
1.3. Objectives of the Study
1.3.1. General objective of the Study
1.3.2. Specific Objectives
1.4. Significance of the Study
1.5. Scope of the Study
1.6. Organization of the Study
1.7. Concepts and Definitions
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1. Theoretical Literature
2.1.1. Concepts of Youth and Unemployment
2.1.2. Theories of Unemployment
2.1.3. Youth Unemployment Nature and Trends
2.1.4. Youth Unemployment Experience in Rural Ethiopia
2.1.5. Causes of Rural Youth Unemployment
2.2. Empirical Evidences
2.3. Conceptual Frame Work
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1. Description of the Study Area
3.2. Study Design
3.3. Research Approach
3.4. Population of the Study
3.5. Sample Design and Sampling Procedures
3.6. Target Population and Sample Size Determination
3.7. Types of Data and Sources
3.8. Method of Data Collection
3.9. Methods of Data Analysis and Interpretation
3.10. Variables of the Study
3.11. Model Specification
3.12. Ethical Consideration
4. Work Plan
4.1. Time Schedule
4.2. Cost of the Project
Research Objectives and Focus
The primary objective of this thesis proposal is to investigate the determinants and consequences of rural youth unemployment in the Bibugn Woreda Administration, Ethiopia. The research aims to identify key factors influencing employment status and provide a basis for effective policy intervention.
- Analysis of socio-demographic determinants of rural youth unemployment.
- Assessment of the current employment status of youths aged 15-29 in Bibugn Woreda.
- Evaluation of the impact of infrastructure, education, and household income on labor market outcomes.
- Development of a conceptual and regression model to predict unemployment factors.
- Formulation of policy recommendations to mitigate rural youth unemployment.
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1.1. Background of the study
Youth unemployment is a new concept of global problems, threatening whole humanity including educated and illiterate mass especially youth to cope up the magnitude of the problem in their respective locality. Today youth unemployment is a common agenda and a critical issue of all country. Particularly, it is the serious problem in developing country.
The global youth unemployment rate is 13.6 %, there is considerable regional variation, from under 9% in Northern America to 30 % in Northern Africa. The contributing factors to this high rate of global youth unemployment are largely due to the lack of job opportunities but also include barriers to entering the labor market, like limited work experience and the increasing size of the population itself in worldwide, there are approximately 1.3 billion young people between the ages of 15 and 24. Unemployment is more prevalent among young women in most sub regions, (ILO, 2022).
Globally, one-fifth of young people currently have NEET status, which means they are neither gaining experience in the labor market, nor receiving an income from work, nor enhancing their education and skills. Clearly, their full potential is not being realized, though many may be contributing to the economy through unpaid work, which is particularly true of young women, (ILO, 2020). According to international labor organization report (ILO, 2022), unemployment is projected to stand at 207 million. This is 21 million more than in 2019 before the novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) pandemic began.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: Defines the research background, statement of the problem, and outlines the objectives and significance of studying rural youth unemployment.
CHAPTER TWO: Reviews related literature, covering theoretical frameworks, existing empirical evidence, and the conceptual model for understanding unemployment factors.
CHAPTER THREE: Details the research methodology, including the study area, sampling design, data collection instruments, and the regression model used for analysis.
Keywords
Rural youth, Unemployment, Bibugn Woreda, Socio-economic factors, Demographic factors, Labor market, NEET status, Human capital theory, Skill mismatch, Employment rate, Ethiopia, Youth empowerment, Quantitative analysis, Qualitative approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research examines the determinants and socio-economic effects of rural youth unemployment specifically within the Bibugn Woreda Administration in Ethiopia.
What are the primary thematic areas explored?
Key areas include the demographic characteristics of youth, socio-economic factors such as education, work experience, skill mismatches, and access to credit or infrastructure.
What is the main research objective?
The study aims to identify the major factors contributing to high levels of rural youth unemployment and to evaluate the consequences on the community.
Which methodology is employed for this study?
The researcher utilizes a cross-sectional survey design using both qualitative and quantitative approaches, analyzed through SPSS version 23 and a regression model.
What does the main body cover?
The main body focuses on theoretical literature review, empirical evidence regarding youth unemployment, and a detailed research methodology including sampling procedures and model specifications.
What key terms characterize this work?
The work is characterized by terms such as rural youth, socio-economic determinants, skill mismatch, and Bibugn Woreda.
Why is this study specifically focused on Bibugn Woreda?
The researcher selected this area due to a documented high unemployment rate, the researcher's professional familiarity with the region, and the lack of existing specific studies on youth unemployment there.
How is the sample size determined?
The sample size of 310 respondents was determined using the Yamane (1967) formula, ensuring a representative distribution across the six selected Kebeles.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Alebachew Shita (Autor:in), 2022, Assessing Factors Affecting Rural Youth Unemployment. The Case of Bibugn Woreda Administration, East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1217798
