The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has advised government to prioritize youth employment if it is to ensure that the living standards of the people in the country are uplifted.
Speaking in an interview YALI executive director Andrew Ntewewe said his organisation continues to be concerned with the PF’s continued lack of definitive employment strategy for the youths who are the majority in the country.
Mr. Ntewewe observed that government continues to pay lip services to the concerns of youth unemployment in the country hence the need for it to be clear on its employment strategy.
He wondered where the youth employment strategy document which the Minister of sports and youth development Chishimba Kambwili proudly announced that it was ready during the youth day celebrations which he has since not released to the public for scrutiny and input by stakeholders.
Mr. Ntewewe added that sorting out the challenges of youth unemployment will immensely improve the living standards of the masses in the country as youth dominate the nations population.
Meanwhile Mr. Ntewewe has commended government for releasing empowerment funds to 42 youth organisations across country.
He noted that the funds will help alleviate some of the sufferings among the youths in the country.
And Mr. Ntewewe has advised youths who access the empowerment funds to ensure that they use the funds for the intended purpose and improve their lives.
Just hear about this youth funds,where and how can it be accessed. I think there is need for a clear explanation on how these funds can be accessed. I am a youth with very good business strategy,all I need is a back up to my business to grow,therefore some one should come up and explain to the youths who can have good ideas