EFE is pleased to release its new study, COVID-19 and Youth Employment in Jordan and Palestine: Impacts, Opportunities, and a Way Forward. The study draws on youth and employer survey results to document the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people in Jordan and Palestine, with an emphasis on vulnerable youth including refugees in Jordan, youth in Gaza, and young women. Key topics include:

  • Youth employment trajectories during the pandemic
  • Youth interest in virtual freelancing jobs
  • Employer hiring projections and demand for skills
  • Promising sectors for youth employment during the COVID-19 recovery

A summary of the report can also be found in the report one pager.

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