Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)
Digital Media Production Programmes and Youth Employment Opportunities in Ghanaian Cities: A Comparative Short-Term Impact Study in Uganda
Grace Nakayi, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Nancy Kabaka, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
James Ssebuloba, Department of Advanced Studies, Medical Research Council (MRC)/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18733809
Published: March 23, 2001
Abstract
The digital media sector has grown significantly in many African countries, creating new job opportunities for youth. A comparative study design was employed to analyse data from both locations, focusing on similar training programmes targeting young people. The programme in Uganda showed a 30% increase in participants securing jobs within six months post-training. Digital media production programmes can significantly enhance youth employment opportunities with short-term impacts observable. Further longitudinal studies are recommended to assess long-term effects and scalability of these programmes. digital media, youth employment, training programmes, Ghana, Uganda
How to Cite
Grace Nakayi, Nancy Kabaka, James Ssebuloba (2001). Digital Media Production Programmes and Youth Employment Opportunities in Ghanaian Cities: A Comparative Short-Term Impact Study in Uganda. African Creative Economy Studies (Interdisciplinary - Arts/Economics/Social), Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18733809
Keywords
African GeographyYouth EmploymentDigital MediaProduction ProgrammesShort-Term ImpactComparative StudyMethodology