Growth-employment-poverty reduction linkages: A framework for recovery and accelerated progress towards the Millennium Development Goals

This chapter discusses the problem of unemployment in Africa, providing evidence on its trends and causes. The chapter then examines the issue of jobless growth experiences, assesses the impact of the global crises on employment and vulnerable groups in Africa and provides suggestions on how to reorient growth and development strategies to strengthen the growth-employment nexus for poverty reduction.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Reduced Inequalities

Partnerships for the Goals