They are in the age group of 15-24, says a report of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). “Young women are almost three times more likely to be neither employed nor in education or training (NEET) than young men. The gender gap in NEET rates is particularly large in countries like Bangladesh, where 47% of young women are NEET, compared to 10% of young men,” reads the report. The report calls for a renewed focus on integrated, gender-responsive labour market policies to address the youth employment challenge. The GET Youth 2020 report shows that those who do complete tertiary education are less likely to find their jobs replaced by automation.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 10, 2020 17:15 UTC