Policy Responses To The Problems Of Youth In Algeria

Résumé: The Algerian youth presents many numerous strengths: more and more educated, benefit from good indicators regarding health and constitute an available work force for the national economy. These characteristics allow Algeria to benefit from the demographic dividend of its youth if the government sets up effective development policies. Youth is doubtless an opportunity of progress for the country. But the reality shows that the unemployment is very wide-spread among the young people, and more particularly to the most educated. This situation reflects a need for empowerment but also for hope to young people, graduates or not, in terms of jobs and living conditions with dignity. The weakness of the higher education's attractiveness and perceived chances of finding work after the studies seem to explain much of the low enthusiasm for the future. The university degree is no more a key to a job. This situation is tangible in reality for more than two decades. There is however a significant number of young people who are unemployed for a long long-term. It provokes among them a great disappointment and a strong frustration. This concern leads young people to plan the migratory project as a last resort. The migration project (including in illegal way) is considered when employment opportunities and perspectives of a decent life are not possible, especially in terms of work and housing. It’s therefore important to emphasize that young people prefer to get a job in the public service.

Publié dans la revue: Revue Algérienne des Etudes de Population