Educated Nepali Youth Struggle for Employment Amidst Election Promises
Summary
Educated Nepali youth face high unemployment despite election promises to create jobs, with political manifestos outlining various but unclear plans to tackle the issue.
Key Points
- Educated Nepali youth are struggling to find employment despite possessing degrees and work experience.
- The youth unemployment rate in Nepal is 12.7 percent, with low labor market participation at 38.5 percent.
- Political parties have promised job creation and skill development in their election manifestos but lack clear implementation methods.
- Youth entrepreneurs see digital technology employment initiatives positively but demand practical government support to retain youth workforce domestically.
