Youth: The Drivers of Change?

This book considers the augmented challenge of youth unemployment in Ethiopia. It then attempts to understand one of many avenues proposed to help curb this challenge; additionally the current situation and immense potential of the youth in Addis Ababa is considered. The avenue analysed is Youth Entrepreneurship and self-employment. This research presents the perceptions and opinions of three selected groups about the factors of an environment that is conducive for Youth Entrepreneurship in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. These three groups are as follows: Youth Entrepreneurs; Youth (Students Groups and Associations Full-time employed); and Professionals. The groups were presented with five dimensions: Social and Cultural; Entrepreneurship Education; Finance; Administrative Framework; and Business Development Support. They were asked to discuss and give their perceptions about each of these. Essentially through the discussions and their perceptions a conducive environment in the context of Addis Ababa Ethiopia was formulated.