Abstract:
The study examines determinants of youth unemployment in Botswana by comparing
two different datasets- (2009/10 Botswana Core Welfare Indicator Survey (BCWIS)
and 2015/16 Botswana Multi-Topic Household Survey (BMTHS)). The main objective
of the study is to identify the factors that determine the employment probabilities of
the youth. Using a probit model we find that gender, age, marital status and education
level have an impact on the employment probabilities in both 2009/10 and 2015/16
time periods. Males had a higher chance of employability compared to females. The
government and private sector need to develop programmes that will increase women
participation in the labour market. Results also indicate that youth with post-secondary
education have a better chance of employment. Individuals dwelling in rural and urban
areas are less likely to get employment. Government needs to boost business activity in
rural areas by identifying and investing in economic activities located there.
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