Usaid/Ethiopia Cross-Sectoral Youth Assessment Situational Analysis
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USAID/ETHIOPIA CROSS-SECTORAL YOUTH ASSESSMENT SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS January 5, 2018 This report is made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), under the terms of YouthPower: Evidence and Evaluation Task Order 1 (YouthPower Learning) AID Contract # AID- OAA-I-15-00034/AID-OAA-TO-15-00011. The contents are the sole responsibility of Making Cents International and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government 1 USAID/ETHIOPIA CROSS-SECTORAL YOUTH ASSESSMENT SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS January 5, 2018 By Zeru Fantaw Desta, Khulisa Management Services Anne Bitga, Making Cents International Jack Boyson, Making Cents International USAID’s YouthPower Learning generates and disseminates knowledge about the implementation and impact of positive youth development (PYD) and cross-sectoral approaches in international youth development. We are leading research, evaluations, and events designed to build the evidence base and inform the global community about how to transition young people successfully into productive, healthy adults. PYD is defined by USAID as: Positive Youth Development (PYD) engages youth along with their families, communities and/or governments so that youth are empowered to reach their full potential. PYD approaches build skills, assets and competencies; foster healthy relationships; strengthen the environment; and transform systems. Visit us at YouthPower.org to learn more and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates. For public inquiries and additional information, please email [email protected] or by mail to Making Cents International, attn. YouthPower Learning, 1350 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036. ii USAID/Ethiopia Cross-Sectoral Youth Assessment Situational Analysis TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Figures, Boxes, and Tables ................................................................................................................................. iv Acknowledgements .......................................................................................................................................................... iv Acronyms and Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................................... v Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 I. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 Research Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 Limitations....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 II. The Situation of Ethiopian Young People ........................................................................................................... 5 Youth Segments Identified as Most Vulnerable ..................................................................................................... 7 III. Findings from the Youth Assessment ................................................................................................................ 10 Demographic Summary ............................................................................................................................................. 10 Key Influences on Ethiopian Youth ......................................................................................................................... 11 Root Causes of Youth Dissatisfaction.................................................................................................................... 13 Role of Youth in Conflict .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Youth Aspirations and Challenges .......................................................................................................................... 19 IV. GOE Policies Affecting Youth ......................................................................................................................... 20 V. Promising Policies, Structures, Programs, and Partnerships Supporting Youth ...................................... 24 Promising Policies ........................................................................................................................................................ 25 Promising Structures .................................................................................................................................................. 25 Promising Programs .................................................................................................................................................. 27 Promising Partnerships ............................................................................................................................................. 39 VI. Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................................... 41 VII. Annex .................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Annex 1. Causes of Youth Dissatisfaction Identified by Stakeholders ........................................................... 43 Annex 2: Interviews Conducted .............................................................................................................................. 47 Annex 3. Focus Group Discussion Protocol ........................................................................................................ 48 Annex 4. Youth Intake and Exit Interview Forms ............................................................................................... 50 Annex 5. Interview Protocols for Focus Group Discussions ........................................................................... 53 Annex 6. Key Informant Interview Protocol ........................................................................................................ 56 Annex 7. Interview Protocols for Key Stakeholders .......................................................................................... 58 Annex 8. Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................ 76 Annex 9. Endnotes ...................................................................................................................................................... 80 iii USAID/Ethiopia Cross-Sectoral Youth Assessment Situational Analysis LIST OF FIGURES, BOXES, AND TABLES Figure 1. PYD Framework ............................................................................................................................................... 3 Box 1. Domains of the PYD Approach ........................................................................................................................ 1 Box 2. Root Causes of Youth Dissatisfaction as Identified by Stakeholders ..................................................... 14 Box 3. Preconditions to Access Credit from Youth Revolving Loan Fund ....................................................... 15 Box 4. Recent Instability in Ethiopia ............................................................................................................................ 17 Box 5. USAID/Ethiopia Pastoralists Areas Resilience Improvement through Market Expansion (PRIME) Program .............................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Table 1. Ages of Youth FGD Respondents ............................................................................................................... 10 Table 2. Summary of Educational Attainment by Levels ........................................................................................ 11 Table 3. Youth Interest in Migration by Gender ...................................................................................................... 20 Table 4. Promising Structures Identified .................................................................................................................... 25 Table 5. Promising Programs Identified ...................................................................................................................... 27 Table 6. Promising Partnerships Identified ................................................................................................................ 39 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This assessment was led by Jack Boyson, who facilitated the majority of stakeholder interviews. Zeru Fantaw Desta directed the focus group discussion process, and Anne Bitga conducted the desk review. The assessment team would like to thank the staff of USAID/Ethiopia for their support and insights. Special thanks to Ms. Amber Bechtel, USAID/Ethiopia and USAID/Djibouti Program Officer, and Meseret Tesfaye, USAID/Ethiopia and USAID/Djibouti Program Development Specialist, who supported the