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Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Tuesday, attend and officiate at the South Africa National Human Development (SANHDR) Report 2022 launch in Pretoria, Gauteng Province.
The theme of the report is “Harnessing the Employability of South Africa’s Youth”. The report examines youth unemployment from a human development perspective, with an emphasis on the impact on their earning potential, business growth, social cohesion, and public resources
He will attend the launch at the invitation of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC).
Mashatile’s attendance is in line with his delegated task as the Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), established to build the human resource development base required to ensure a prosperous and inclusive South African society and economy.
“The report further acknowledges that youth unemployment is a critical development challenge in South Africa and addressing it, simultaneously targets poverty and income inequality,” said Vukani Mde.
The launch will shed light on youth unemployment, highlight its consequences, and present policy recommendations for fostering inclusive and sustainable growth in South Africa.
Mashatile will be accompanied by Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.
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