Suzie Boss's Profile

this cohort constitutes a demographic bonus, providing a window of opportunity
for economic growth due to large groups of working age individuals, low
dependency rates, and higher savings rates. Yet, as guaranteed government
employment programs are phased out, both national and local policymakers will
need to be creative as they devise strategies for capitalizing on these
temporary windows of opportunity.

strong sense of alienation among youth in African cities

Following their exposure to the centre, with greater confidence, new skills and
higher levels of awareness of local development issues, young people are
increasingly active as voluntary, self-motivated participants in local
development activities. As active participants in the initiative's research
process, the youths are in a better position to analyse their own poverty
situation, propose solutions and to utilize the information and communication
tools and resources at their disposal.