Graduate conundrum: What rise of unemployed youth unions means for Tanzania?
Youth attend a conference. The rising number of unemployed graduates forming associations in Tanzania has been described as a ticking time bomb. PHOTO | FILE
Dar es Salaam. The rising number of unemployed graduates forming associations in Tanzania has been described as a ticking time bomb, with experts warning the situation must be addressed urgently without resorting to excessive government force.
While employment opportunities have continued to shrink, student enrolment has remained the same, with many being admitted into programmes that already have a surplus of job seekers.