Cameroon: Unlocking Cameroonian Youth’s Potential for More and Better Jobs

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Young individuals aged 18 to 35 constitute 57% of Cameroon’s labor force, yet a significant number face challenges in securing employment. The rapid population growth and urbanization underscore the urgent need for improved job opportunities.
• To meet this challenge, Cameroon is implementing a dual-track approach to youth employment through the Adaptive Safety Nets and Economic Inclusion Project, supported by the World Bank.
• The BPC program supports 2,000 young business owners…