- Title
- The role of community-based organisations in addressing youth unemployment: a case of Duncan Village and Gompo Township in the Buffalo City Metro
- Creator
- Nkosi, Sibongile Charity
- Subject
- Community-based organisations -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- East London
- Subject
- Youth -- Employment -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- East London
- Subject
- Unemployed youth -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- East London
- Date Issued
- 2024-04
- Date
- 2024-04
- Type
- Master's theses
- Type
- text
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/10948/65314
- Identifier
- vital:74091
- Description
- Youth unemployment continues to be a challenge and a complex problem driven by myriad issues despite significant investments into policies and programmes on both the demand and supply side of the labour market. There is a recognition among scholars that partnerships by all actors (such as government, private sector, and communities) through community-based organisations (CBOs) have the potential to significantly contribute to tackling youth unemployment. Yet there is scant research on the role of CBOs in tackling this challenge. Much research focus has been on the state and the private sector roles, and less attention on CBOs despite their proximity to communities directly affected by youth unemployment. However, it has become apparent that understanding the role of CBOs is essential in designing impactful and sustainable youth employment interventions. This research endeavoured to fill a void in the existing literature by examining how CBOs address youth unemployment in the Duncan Village and Gompo Township in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The underpinning theoretical framework that guided the study was community development and participation and empowerment approaches. A case study design was utilised to undertake the research. A total of 20 participants (CBOs, youth, government officials, and business sector representatives) were interviewed. Thematic analysis was applied to analyse collected data, which entailed coding and the development of categories or themes. The ATLAS.ti computer software aided this process. The findings indicated that numerous CBOs offer youths work readiness programmes, agricultural education, and training on important skills such as effective communication, time management, teamwork, and business skills, among others. These programmes equip young people with work experience and provide financial support in the form of stipends. Additionally, they keep them occupied and productive to deter engagement in criminal activity and substance abuse. The study's findings bring forth information to the policymakers and social actors on how interventions implemented by CBOs contribute to addressing youths’ needs due to their proximity to communities. Also, recommendations highlight ways for CBOs to improve their support and the contribution of the government and private sector, as well as emphasise the significance of partnerships in effectively addressing youth unemployment through community-led initiatives.
- Description
- Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, School of Economics, Development and Tourism, 2024
- Format
- computer
- Format
- online resource
- Format
- application/pdf
- Format
- 1 online resource (ix, 172 pages)
- Format
- Publisher
- Nelson Mandela University
- Publisher
- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences
- Language
- English
- Rights
- Nelson Mandela University
- Rights
- All Rights Reserved
- Rights
- Open Access
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