How youth unemployment is affecting young Ethiopians

[@DWThe77Percent]

What can be done to help more young Africans enter the workforce? Join the debate by commenting down below. We love to hear your thoughts.

[@irenedavo3768]

DW Africa I have questions

[@irenedavo3768]

Asad Mohamed hello

[@Mariti-f4c]

There will be no magic bullet to solving unemployment in Africa without addressing the issue of family planning! You cannot create jobs for people you dont know, the surging population is a ticking time bomb! Addressing this issue together with other strategies would impact unemployment in African countries greatly, if governments start educating people now! China has created lots and lots of jobs but lots of Chinese people still unemployed and poor, that says a lot! Is it bad politics, is it the population or economy in China that causes unemployment? In most African countries we know its all of those things above! Poor economies, lack of planning, big families etc etc!

[@zizudadondicartel1351]

I am in nairobi kenya and I want to open a new company and once I saw this clip ... I was like i need to get 50people from Ethopia & I swear no discrimination or heart brakes from my company I will take an oath of taking care of them and building friendship with them just like my family

[@shebaqueen4948]

Ethiopians rarly head abroad to work especially the Educated class so good luck with that

[@listenup2882]

@@shebaqueen4948 Many Ethiopians work overseas. In fact more than 2.5 million Ethiopians love outside Ethiopia including over 400,000 in the United States and more that 100,000 in Israel. Kenya is just next door so there shouldn't be a problem.

[@adamyare9554]

first of all I would like to commend that reporter. She's probably the best in Africa. I have so much respect for Ethiopian people. Whether they are educated or not, they are hard working people and one of the most civilized people I have seen. Ethiopia has a bright future for sure. Your look alike neighbours from the East will have to learn from you. Am happy our relationship is becoming better. Our situation is getting better. With the construction of our local ports, I think it will benefit Ethiopia as a landlocked country and provide may jobs for both Ethiopians and Somalis. Let's make our countries better.

[@kingrazakusher2837]

Keep this debates coming.. I really enjoy each one of them

[@DWThe77Percent]

Great to hear that...

[@rowlandjnrblay1604]

I really love how Ethiopians look a like .. really nice people

[@danielkebede1355]

Lol we have 80 plus ethnic groups

[@rowlandjnrblay1604]

@@danielkebede1355 wow

[@moatlhodisechudi3104]

Is it Daniel I only familiarize myself with amaharanya

[@amanuelghiliau7817]

I liked very much you debated this huge issue facing Ethiopians and the rest of Africans.

[@fwm146]

Ethiopians have a beautiful authentic afro infused accent 😍😍🇿🇼

[@mzee5533]

tindo tare handeko wangu

[@benjaminsmith2287]

It's interesting to hear them speak English. It's not spoken much in Ethiopia.

[@oat3230]

Great show-- one of the best on youtube. i learn so much about africa.

[@irenedavo3768]

tea time where are you?

[@DWThe77Percent]

Great to hear that @Tea time. Why dont you try and watch other episodes as well? You might find them interesting as well.

[@MonDieuMaCauseMonEpee]

Wow they are all so highly educated and passionate, but it's meaningless cause they're unemployed.

[@DWThe77Percent]

Thank you @ Rob Green for your comment. Being unemployed doesnt mean that you are meaningless. It hope you meant to say it's a shame?

[@shebaqueen4948]

@@DWThe77Percent I think he meant the long school years,sleepless nights during exams periods are meaningless not the individuals

[@rashiid187]

I agree with the guy with the white shirt. Its soo difficult to start bussiness in ethiopia plus tax id soo high . Just look next door in kenya things are soo different.

[@omargaye2191]

I love everything about these tv. I pray the these tv to have billions of subscribers.

[@Sidetracked_in_Macau]

I really like these segments - talking to the public about big issues.

[@lilehadase818]

Hi I love your videos

[@Sidetracked_in_Macau]

@@lilehadase818 Mine? Thank you!

[@sadatballyschannel1992]

I really love this program

[@DWThe77Percent]

@Sadat Ballys many thanks for your comment

[@Jstar697]

I hope Ethiopia learns from Kenya and invests in technology and computer training. I also hope they invest in Ethiopian unique handicraft trade for export.

[@anonymoustube1]

interesting. would love to see a follow up

[@muslimabubakar9384]

Sorry guys!, You missed one of the major reasons why it looks hard to invest in Africa despite low labour cost ; Government tax is too high and poor infrastructure

[@nickkaol]

Abubakar Nigerian go watch a documentary series called men who built America they were all business men not the government. Taxes are high in Africa because the countries need to prove that they can pay back the loans from IMF and World Bank and the loans are embezzled by the politicians and their cronies, it’s a vicious cycle but aid money can be used for good examples are Singapore and South Korea even Japan.

[@abdulgafarmuhiadinmohamed9177]

In south Africa we have around 35% unemployment so ...Ethiopian you doing better ma brothers your economy has being growing by 10% since 2000 hours started to shrink last year

[@yolandanxesi5463]

Population stats totally changes your narrative. Ethiopia has the second highest population in Africa after Nigeria. So that 25% unemployment rate in Ethiopia has implications of much higher numbers than you would find in SA.

[@DeenScene]

That's so sad. A bunch of educated youth with nothing to do. They ought to take over

[@edema.3418]

African countries need to create industry, especially in manufacturing. Many African countries depend too much on the export of agriculture and raw materials; and import too much of everything else.

[@irenedavo3768]

Edem A. hello

[@chicken89ification]

That is where Africans in america come in. To help with this particular development.

[@okunwaamadasun5892]

@@chicken89ification No. A lot of them have tainted mindsets due to white supremacism. They'd just bring that oppression to Africa

[@anwaryenus5851]

Each of them had their own perspective & they needed more time to talk. This reporter jumps from voice to voice like a rabbit. Let them speak. Also the government worker said there should be a round table once or twice a year... with 25% unemployment rate, there should be a weekly round table to discuss issues and resolutions.

[@jesseshadrack9326]

Well, the Eithopian girls are beautiful.

[@mzee5533]

jesse shadrack that’s why I wanna move there jesse

[@jesseshadrack9326]

Muchie with no make up..Real beauties

[@irenedavo3768]

Hello

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@Travel 4k Experience more Ethiopians. Most are cool, good people. Snobs exist everywhere in the world.

[@emmanueloboma5036]

I swear, they really are!

[@wanderenyeura9011]

This is the best channel to me, keep doing my presenter, am subscribing to get all notification, thanks.

[@ahmedmohamed-ge2nq]

Ethiopia is so hard even to buy taxi, actually the government is making life hard by imposing high taxation, where country like Kenya you can help yourself all means

[@ابوبكرحسنحسنادم]

This topic speak about realy issues it is geart we need it in Africa

[@lastnamepinto7568]

With the everyday growing population and scarcity of resources, people need to adapt and develop entreprenueral mindset. Build businesses and create opportunities for others as well. It might be difficult but its certainly not impossible.

[@billymuthomi6946]

The problem can also be traced back to our education system.

[@dubisatalkiye7712]

The root cause of the problem is the government; Most of African governments don’t have any acceptance from majorities of their citizens and many of the leaders came to power through coup and through civil war or revolution that they don’t wanna leave the office for younger and more powerful generation; They live their whole lives as robbers who don’t care about others as long as they have what they want. They find it very difficult to trust and allow their own experts and scholars fix their complaints’ political, economic and other issues perceived it as a threat to their power

[@mzee5533]

I’ll move to Ethiopia very soon ❤️💔💔

[@irenedavo3768]

Muchie hello

[@henoksol]

You welcomed

[@panfordkhalifa7343]

Unemployment is the nightmare of every African country now. In Ghana people are focusing on Information Technology to make difference.

[@wanderenyeura9011]

Tanzania is also facing this, more than 200,000/ graduates are unemployed/jobless!

[@pfanomukhodobwane1666]

Doctors not getting jobs....I'm shocked

[@user-tb3es9yd5z]

It’s so ridiculous they keep hiring ppl from other countries....the whole health care system is Ethiopia is literally a joke

[@mercym1733]

They don’t want to go rural areas

[@laminkijera5103]

The clear point is, Africa has fail herself what I mean is our leaders but we also have our own role to it, so we are both contributing to unemployment rate. Africa has been give millions of job's to USA, Europe and Asian but keep her own people's in objects poverty and high unemployment rates.

[@irenedavo3768]

Lamin kijera can you see this comment?

[@chicken89ification]

Oh really now we african's in americas are unaware of this. But I am happy this is mentioned

[@luckyvee8571]

What if we youths indulge in online businesses ? Comment your opinion

[@shofar-b4h]

Don't think the situation in Ethiopia is that shallow. First, the youth can't get jobs. It's an impossible task because of deep-rooted corruption. Second, being an entrepreneur is even 100 times harder. Because getting seed money only happens in dreams. Ethiopia is almost the perfect hell for the youth right now. As a young Ethiopian you can only be telling old stories of ancestors and how fun their life was. Life is horrible in Ethiopia unless God helps you out.

[@josephmwangi4081]

These girls are beautiful.. I'll Migrate to Ethiopia.

[@papattacc]

listen to what they have to say bruv 🤦‍♂️

[@howtotieatie5845]

They don't want you, stay with your ugly mind.

[@Relaxfreely]

Entrepreneur with passion is the answer

[@CAROLINE2438]

Wow, we need to set up more industries in Africa and learn to partner with other African countries to ensure flow of trade,,

[@aveqenthusiast]

You need the wealthy people in africa interested in that. We bash consummerism so much yet the commercialist class that brought factories to america are too poor in the continent of africa to do the same. And ethiopian farmers arent rich either...

[@aveqenthusiast]

2:48 its always it

[@shebaqueen4948]

Going abroad to look for jobs is another option too

[@sofeyah8]

This was very interesting. Thank you.

[@ml.dickson9999]

Today education systems in developing countries aint imperting practical skills & encouraging them be creative & innovative around providing solutions & bridging the gap to existing society socioeconomic needs.

[@bensonmuriithi1781]

What is the point of calling so many people and most end up not talking

[@mamokilo]

They don’t have a job so it is good to hang around. No where to go

[@wanderenyeura9011]

I wish this be a daily debate, come Tanzania and debate us my dearest sister presenter!

[@josephngareh8182]

I think the reason to why we have high unemployment level is because most of our leaders are greedy,instead of them building industries that can create employment they looting and saving oversea,all they can do is construct big rental buildings instead of creating inderstries that can create employment.lastly but not the least we spend lots of time studying unnecessary theories in school only to end up hiring Chinese who are good at execution. I like how u guys are debating but u should sound a little bit frustrated.

[@donaldlyons180]

Woow....How is that even possible? A physician who can’t find a job.....

[@user-tb3es9yd5z]

It’s a third world country why r u surprised

[@georgemomanyi7811]

I think it's worse here in Kenya

[@brianmugo9341]

Yep. Tried several businesses since leaving campus. Doesn't work that way, even though it pretty easy to start a business. Capital is especially inaccessible without a rich background.

[@ludwigvonkoopa4998]

hope they'll all find a good job

[@irenedavo3768]

Ludwig Von Koopa where are you?

[@ludwigvonkoopa4998]

@@irenedavo3768 i wont answer to that question sir

[@user-tb3es9yd5z]

Ludwig Von Koopa lmaoo

[@srynotachannel]

I don't think the problem with competency is a phobia, it's limited access to computers.

[@bellawangari8557]

I love that they speak there mother tongue but learning English would open doors internationally.

[@chapterone869]

OMG let them finish what they are trying to say.

[@yonathanmengistu731]

As an Ethiopian born in America, it’s nice to hear from my people in this way. I’m hoping that the govt not only makes business creation easier for Ethiopians but I also hope the govt implements a law of return for people of African descent. The combination of a motivated and educated youth movement combined with a diaspora that is eager to engage more with Africa, Ethiopia could stand to benefit by opening her doors to the many Black people in the Americas. The Rastas have already been a positive addition, and there is a legacy going back to the early 20th century of African Americans going to Ethiopia to set up schools and other important businesses and institutions. I really hope this govt does it’s absolute best to engage with the rest of the Black world and bring more opportunity to my fellow young Ethiopians.

[@DarthNero]

I agree with the job creation part but i disagree with the idea of a law to allow mass foreign immigration to ethiopia. Your afrocentric idea of assimilating afro-americans/carribeans into ethiopian society because their ancestors at one point had connections to the African continent doesn't make sense. Those group of people don't have ancestral connections to the horn of africa, yet alone Ethiopia. Their ancestral origins are from West Africa. Plus they're still a westerner. Ethiopia is a conservative and homogeneous country and majority of us prefer things to remain that way. As any other foreigner who wants to emigrate to ethiopia, they are welcomed to do so individually. However, government sponsored mass immigration on the basis you implied isn't happening as it brings no substantial benefits to Ethiopia. As a nationalist, i don't favour the idea of seeing Ethiopia become a melting pot like the west by allowing westerners with cultures that don't align with ours to dilute our unique heritage and culture. We would like to preserve these things as it's our identity. Bringing in people like how you suggested will be problematic within our society. They can come as individuals but i don't support by large idea. The Ethiopian government focus is to serve its Ethiopian people and the problem that affects us each and every day.

[@yonathanmengistu731]

@@DarthNero I appreciate your reply but respectfully disagree. Ethiopia isn’t homogenous at all and it’s obvious by how the Woyane used our diversity to divide and rule. The closed off mentality is also a factor in that we could stand to gain by learning from other Africans and working with them. A great example I can draw from in America is how African Americans sometimes call out Ethiopians for having White depictions of Jesus/Mary which to them is jarring but to an Ethiopian seems like nothing. It speaks to a lack of awareness of mental forms of colonization which African descendants in the Diaspora understand very well. Moreover, you can’t aspire to a more Western living standard and then disagree with creating a law of return for African descendants. Plus if we’re honest, Addis is where the majority of Diasporans would be if they are more Westernized but there are many Diasporans that are more African centered and are much more culturally open including language wise so the supposed clash wouldn’t really be the case given that they are much closer to us culturally than the mass groups or Chinese in the country. But again, the standoffishness makes it hard for there to be the same situation we see in places like Ghana, Senegal, and even Kenya in some small cases. Ethiopia as a whole is a symbol of Pan Africanism and as such it can tap into a large reservoir of talent to offset brain drain in the country as well as bringing in other people besides Diasporan Ethiopians that can provide job creation and added expertise. We shouldn’t deny our very real position within the Black world. Black people in other parts of the world freed themselves from enslavement partly because our name was in the Bible and our very existence proved that Black people are not inferior. Menelik especially tried to bring in African Americans to help develop the country post-Adwa but it didn’t go over well with the white diplomats we had to deal with back in those days for obvious reasons. And even then, there has been a tradition of Diasporans coming to Ethiopia and the vast majority have provided much needed things like schools, businesses, and of course, pilot training lol. I think where we diverge is in that you’re a nationalist and I’m more of a “civilizationist” if you will. I think our current nationalism is a bit shallow and doesn’t incorporate the whole of our history and how it is inextricably linked to the rest of Africa. For most Ethiopians their history starts at Axum, for me it starts at the very beginning of modern human history itself since we’re their source. We had pharaohs before Queen of Sheba even existed. Our legacy is deep. But I’ll be honest, it is far more likely that your model will prevail for now but just know that outside of Ethiopia there is a growing group of Diasporans that are learning about Ethiopia and WANT to go to Ethiopia and help and believe in the people and culture. To me, people like that are far more useful than some of the poisoned minds terrorizing everyone that just so happen to be Ethiopian.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

I feel positive about this government official in that he seems to be listening. But how much power does he have. Everyone has their feet planted and are clear on the issue. But we go to the beginning of the video and there are not enough jobs. This means well trained Africans again will be forced to go elsewhere rather than stay in their own lands to improve things.

[@guuleydiiman102]

Wow there English is so good

[@Black-lioness]

English is another language but why surprise

[@mwololokelvin7669]

Edith kimaniiii...whoooaa

[@mengstabgebre106]

More business need to be created so as to hire more people and reduce unemployment. For these the private sector should be allowed to invest more.......

[@sammusa5061]

Hey kimani when you guys coming to Sudan I love watching this

[@DWThe77Percent]

We will see what we can do about that...

[@sammusa5061]

Thank you

[@cutecate5206]

@Forrest Gump 😳😬😬

[@ftsummehari3429]

All r speaking good English nowadays ... it has been rare in Ethiopia for long time.

[@yedilfana8206]

I love the interviewer but she need to let the people finish their thought.

[@nomxhosapekani7966]

We need the Private sector to be involved in these talks, talking about governments doesn't help, but keeps us reapeting the same debates year in and out. According to Forbes 2020, Africa’s billionaires are as a group richer than a year ago. Altogether, the continent’s 20 billionaires are worth a combined $73.4 billion, up from $68.7 billion a year ago. These are the poeple we need to get involved in job creation.

[@nickkaol]

Ginger Cooks you are very right! Men who built America were business men/women. Africa needs to wake up and stop this notion of government help it will not take us anywhere.

[@piealpha795]

Let's not be fooled by just seen the surface of the problem. Professionals like doctors , nurses any health care personal for that matter are in demand in Ethiopia. The problem is that due to TPLF implemented hate , language and ethnicity based federalism, people are unable to go to where the work is unless it is their region , their ethnicity , and their language TPLF worked tirelessly to achieve this for 27 years Instead of one flag , we have now nine flags instead of one citizenship , now we are divided across ethnic and language barriers Let's say the Oromo who had vast territory and the majority of the population might need doctors and the Amhara might have extra doctors can they go and work in Oromia ? No , thanks to the TPLF , that is why most of the people couldn't find a job The other reason is during TPLF era instead of educating the youth what is needed for the economy , they were training them to be a political tool to extend their power Ethiopia needs , metal workers , carpenters plumbers , builders , miners , nurses hotel and tourism........etc instead TPLF was producing political cadres - a good example is civil college aka Dingay mamrecha The current government is undoing all this bullshite done by the TPLF Abiy achieved a lot in 2 years but he is going to need more time to undo all the destruction done by TPLF for the last 27 years

[@legitimatebridges2761]

That is sad. African politicians are lowlifes.

[@memwasfred]

Very interesting view this explains alot,in a third world country of more than 100 million people unemployed doctors undertaking a 6 year course just didn't add up.

[@nie_ma]

Thank you brother you spoke my mind I it’s not lack of job now but the educated can’t work outside his region

[@meditationandrelaxationmus4027]

Ethiopian girls are pretty 🔥

[@kerodfresenbetgebremedhin1881]

The government should create jobs lol. the solution is for the government to have nothing to do with the economic syste,

[@felixlangat411]

Being on the right.

[@gigibigh5057]

The government should make sure there is basic infrastructure: water, electricity and good roads/ transportation.

[@chicken89ification]

The africans in america and Africans. In africa must come together to build up of continent now.

[@nickkaol]

Randy Brown that’s going to be hard look at what happened in Liberia when the black Americans were brought back from USA, they became the oppressors of the natives.

[@nickkaol]

Taxes are high in Africa because the countries need to prove that they can pay back the loans from IMF and World Bank and the loans are embezzled by the politicians and their cronies, it’s a vicious cycle but aid money can be used for good examples are Singapore and South Korea even Japan. I think it’s time African countries stop blaming the government and work smart.

[@samueljackson3071]

The previous government did nothing about population control because they wanted to follow the china model. Thought having high population size would help with the economy. The population grew by 72 million from 46 million in 1989 to 118 million today. 30 million live under extreme poverty. The literacy rate is low. How does having high population of unskilled labor help the economy?

[@abdissategene237]

Hey guys stop beating around the bush and tell us what the problem is-put first thing first. In my opinion, quality of education is the main reason rather Political instability. addressing political instability, internal conflict, and unrest is indeed crucial for tackling youth unemployment in Ethiopia. These issues create a challenging environment for economic growth and job creation. Then, creating an enabling business environment which could promote investment, reduce bureaucracy, and provide incentives for businesses can attract both domestic and foreign investment, leading to job creation. Most importantly, promoting sectors with high employment potential such as agriculture, manufacturing, and services that have the potential to generate significant employment opportunities for young people.

[@samwelmabula5642]

Ruth Habatamu so pretty,

[@spectraanon]

bruh I just ransacked the internet searching for her with no luck :((

[@bhaveshsharma8251]

#DWA- REGARDING THE UNEMPLOYMENT THE GOVERNMENT HAS TO TAKE AN ACTION TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF LOCAL HIRING. IT WILL LIKE THIS THOSE WHO ARE GRADUATED THEN PRIVATE SECTOR HAS TO HIRE LOCLS INSTED OF HIRING EXPATS... REGARDS, BHAVESH

[@denniswambua4471]

Drop taxes to encourage businesses to invest

[@dannybuba2607]

where is the chinese propanganda money.

[@mamokilo]

It’s in Swiss bank

[@BabiletubeAbdulrahmanmmohamed]

I think the interviewer girl is ruwanda 😂just saying

[@b1kReviews]

Kenyan.

[@doriscandy3396]

No,she is Kenyan,her bracelet says it all.

[@marvinmandela948]

Y'all are not social distancing *tisk* *tisk* Jk jk

[@darwiish9301]

They should work in their houses!

[@sharkshark8342]

Meshaa Somalia maa umodaa 😏

[@mohamudbishar3245]

Please delete this

[@mohamudbishar3245]

Abyssinia፡ ለዘላለም። agreed 🙌🏼

[@chicken89ification]

One of the biggest ways africans can solves those problems. Is firstly to connect with africans in american. As well will african's in America to develop our africa.

[@A.D.540]

Africa in America are only needed for money 💵 💸? If anything what Africa need is to make their citizens to become business owner other than wait for job.

[@afrinformatefreetv6436]

So much redtape to ensure the enslaved cannot really truly get emancipated.

[@antoinejohnson9944]

Hold On ' Hold On ! Not All African Haven't Crack Thé Code ! Yet Thé Foregion Adjective Áfrican Have Correcte Order Of Séquence

[@chicken89ification]

Say that again please.

[@ItsGibb]

Data and more data, but without accountability all these conversations is in vain. African has a problem

[@jemalali3772]

Ethiopia never been colonized soon Ethiopian life is changed because it's finished dAm

[@aveboy7271]

Blessed to be Somali 🤪

[@odeefannoopost4454]

no one goes and make an interview in Somali with Somalian

[@Usrabella808]

ODEEFANNOO POST Trust me Somalis we don’t care. Lol we’re too busy living our lives.

[@Usrabella808]

Alhamdulilah same here AveBoy lol... and blessed to be Muslim too

[@aveboy7271]

@@odeefannoopost4454 lol what is "somalian" ?