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Youth Unemployment in Somalia: A Case Study of Baidoa, Southwest State of Somalia

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  • Mohamed Dhaqane Ali

    (University of Southern Somalia, Baidoa, SWSS Hakaba Institute for Research and Training, Baidoa, SWSS)

  • Mohamed Deek Isack Hassan

    (University of Southern Somalia, Baidoa, SWSS)

  • Ibrahim Mohamed Yusuf

    (University of Southern Somalia, Baidoa, SWSS)

  • Ahmed Mohamed Nur

    (University of Southern Somalia, Baidoa, SWSS)

  • Omar Hassan Adan

    (University of Southern Somalia, Baidoa, SWSS)

  • Mohamed Aweys

    (University of Southern Somalia, Baidoa, SWSS Hakaba Institute for Research and Training, Baidoa, SWSS St Clements University, Lausanne, Switzerland Unicaf University, Larnaka, Cyprus)

  • Mohamed A. Eno

    (University of Southern Somalia, Baidoa, SWSS Hakaba Institute for Research and Training, Baidoa, SWSS St Clements University, Lausanne, Switzerland)

Abstract

This study examines the problem of unemployment in Baidoa city, the capital of Bay region in the Southwest State of Somalia. The results indicate that the root causes of unemployment among the youth are corruption, tribalism, lack of skills, inadequate education, and poor economy. The findings further reveal that the problem of unemployment, which leads to youth radicalization, increase of crime, and migration, can be curbed by eliminating the practice of tribalism, corruption and setting a proper strategy for job creation. While these are the perceptions of the 50 respondents surveyed in the study, suggestions and recommendations are given to various stakeholders to find solutions to the negative impact unemployment is causing to the youth in Baidoa.

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  • Mohamed Dhaqane Ali & Mohamed Deek Isack Hassan & Ibrahim Mohamed Yusuf & Ahmed Mohamed Nur & Omar Hassan Adan & Mohamed Aweys & Mohamed A. Eno, 2022. "Youth Unemployment in Somalia: A Case Study of Baidoa, Southwest State of Somalia," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 6(5), pages 500-507, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:6:y:2022:i:5:p:500-507
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