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Skills Development and Economic Welfare among the Youth in Kisoro District Uganda

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  • Nyirabashitsi Sarah Mateke

    (Texilla American University)

  • Ariyo Gracious Kazaara

    (Metropolitan International University)

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This study sought to establish the effect of skills development on economic welfare among the youth in Kisoro district Uganda. Quantitative research approaches were adopted using descriptive, survey, correrational and cross-sectional designs. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires on a sample of 113 respondents. Findings revealed that 39% of economic welfare was accounted for by skills development (R Square .390). This study recommends that, to enhance economic welfare among the youth in Kisoro District, Uganda, the government, in collaboration with local leadership, should proactively initiate projects that foster skills development. These projects should focus on a diverse range of skills, including marketable skills (such as vocational training), job-creation skills (such as entrepreneurship training), innovation and creativity, and technology-enabled skills (such as digital literacy). By strategically investing in these skill development initiatives, the government can empower young people, boost employment opportunities, and contribute to the overall economic well-being of the district.

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  • Nyirabashitsi Sarah Mateke & Ariyo Gracious Kazaara, 2024. "Skills Development and Economic Welfare among the Youth in Kisoro District Uganda," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(6), pages 1969-1977, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:6:p:1969-1977
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