However, this youth bulge potential remains dormant without the access and use of the right tools, skills and opportunities. Equipping young people with employable skills is imperative for any country to achieve sustainable peace and development. On July 15, the global community marked the World Skills Day under the theme, “Youth Skills for Peace and Development”. Ajira Digital Programme, an initiative of the government spearheaded by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, exemplifies this approach. The impact of youth skills transcends the economic realm.

Source: Daily Nation July 17, 2024 18:54 UTC