A new commentary article draws attention to growing government efforts in parts of Africa to encourage young people to work abroad as a response to youth unemployment. It says countries including Ghana and Kenya have expanded labour mobility agreements with other nations and regions, listing destinations such as Spain, Qatar and Caribbean states. The piece notes that partnerships with Gulf countries have largely emphasized employment in sectors such as construction and other service-related work. It also points to newer cooperation with Caribbean countries that, it says, is increasingly aimed at skilled professionals, including nurses. The article frames the policy debate around whether promoting overseas employment should come at the expense of creating opportunities within home countries. It argues that attracting or facilitating work abroad should not replace efforts to expand local job creation, while highlighting that mobility agreements can form part of broader labour-market strategies. The overall focus is on how governments design, target and balance overseas work pathways with domestic employment goals.
Ghana and Kenya expand labour mobility deals as debate continues on jobs abroad
A new commentary article draws attention to growing government efforts in parts of Africa to encourage young people to work abroad as a response to youth unemployment. It says countries including Ghan...
- Ghana and Kenya have expanded labour mobility agreements to support employment abroad.
- Agreements include partnerships with countries such as Spain, Qatar and Caribbean states.
- Work arrangements with Gulf countries are largely focused on construction and service-sector jobs.
- Newer partnerships with Caribbean countries increasingly target skilled professionals, including nurses.
- The debate centers on ensuring overseas work promotion does not displace job creation at home.
[The Conversation Africa] African governments are increasingly encouraging young people to work abroad. To address youth unemployment at home, for example, Ghana and Kenya have expanded labour mobility agreements with other countries. These include Spain, Qatar and Caribbean states.
5 hours agoThe Conversation African governments are increasingly encouraging young people to work abroad. To address youth unemployment at home, for example, Ghana and Kenya have expanded labour mobility agreements with other countries. These include Spain, Qatar and Caribbean states. Agreements with Gulf countries have largely focused on construction and service-sector jobs. But newer partnerships with Caribbean countries are targeting skilled professionals like nurses […] The post Jobs abroad or jobs in Africa? Why a focus on work in other countries shouldn’t replace opportunities at home appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.
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