Youth and Africa have received increased attention in recent policy discussions and World Bank work, as articulated in the Africa action plan and the World Development Report 2007: development and the next generation. The Africa action plan offers a framework to support critical policy and...

Education plays a central role in preparing individuals to enter the labor force, as well as equipping them with the skills to engage in lifelong learning experiences. The objective of this study is to review what is known about the role of education in improving labor market outcomes, with a...

The conceptual framework -- Educational outcomes and the impact on labor market outcomes -- Employment outcomes and links to the broader economic context -- Conclusion: how education can improve labor market outcomes

University-industry links : policy dimensions Shahid Yusuf -- Pt.1. UIL-related policies of national governments -- Notes on UIL-related policies of national governments Luc Soete -- University-industry knowledge transfer in Switzerland Dominique Foray -- University-industry links and U.K....