Kingdom of Morocco : Promoting Youth Opportunities and Participation
This policy note, based on the Morocco Household and Youth Survey (2009-10), analyzes the aspirations of young Moroccans aged 15 to 29 years, their economic and social circumstances, as well as the institutional factors that hinder their economic a...
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| Language: | English en_US |
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Washington, DC
2012
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2012/06/16601214/morocco-promoting-youth-opportunities-participation http://hdl.handle.net/10986/11909 |
| Summary: | This policy note, based on the Morocco
Household and Youth Survey (2009-10), analyzes the
aspirations of young Moroccans aged 15 to 29 years, their
economic and social circumstances, as well as the
institutional factors that hinder their economic and social
inclusion. This study adopts a mixed method approach
combining an innovative quantitative instrument with
qualitative and institutional analysis. The goal is to
provide policy makers with a nuanced analysis of barriers to
employment and active civic participation that youth face,
in order to come up with more effective youth interventions.
A wide range of recommendations is identified to support
youth inclusive activities and policies, and a roadmap for
integrated youth investments. The study reviewed
institutions and programs that offer diverse services to
young people, including: employment, training opportunities,
community participation, summer camps, sports, and
recreational activities, which form the foundation for a
comprehensive youth program in Morocco. An integrated
package of measures aimed at both improving existing
services and offering new ones to cover current gaps, is
urgently needed to address youth demands for meaningful
social and economic inclusion. The report recommends
focusing in particular on two key areas: (i) promoting
employability, linkages to the labor markets and
entrepreneurship and (ii) active youth participation. It
concludes by offering recommendations for youth inclusive
policies and a plan of integrated youth investments which
could expand the scope of employment and participation
opportunities currently available. |
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