To a significant extent, the emerging face of poverty in the country is the face of a young person. They are the new capable poor. Despite their potential to lead economic and social change, insufficient investment have been made to develop their human capital. As a result, they face increased likelihood of future dependency, lower earnings and poor health outcomes.
Publication
Young People: The One Investment the Country Cannot Afford to Ignore
No. of pages: 4
Publication date: November 2017
Author: UNFPA Uganda