How the Young in Developing Countries are Excluded from Work
Overview: Young people across the globe face tough labor markets, but the situation is particularly severe in emerging markets and developing economies. About 20% of 15- to 24-year-olds in these countries are neither employed nor in school, a group often referred to as NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). Countries like Brazil, Ghana, and Malaysia are examples of nations grappling with this issue, and the figure is double that of advanced economies.