Youth unemployment in Bhutan: A meta-analysis of the lessons and perspectives
Presenter(s) ORCID:
Phurba Sonam Waiba: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5922-2626
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Start Date
6-12-2024 9:45 AM
Presentation Type
Presentation
Keywords
Bhutan, demographic transformation, labor market, meta-analysis, educational deficit, work attitude, unemployment, youth unemployment.
Abstract
The issue of unemployment is a significant concern for the global economy, and Bhutan has experienced it since 2020 due Covid-19 and its aftermath. There have been multiple attempts to resolve this issue, but nothing has changed. To gain insight into the developments of youth unemployment over the past ten years, the study examines relevant sources such as labor force survey data, papers from the five-year plans, and similar studies from Bhutan. The analysis uses tables, graphs, and descriptive statistics to present its findings and conclusions. The impact of sectoral development predictions and employment initiatives is questioned in the study. The study identifies three critical elements—referred to as the "employment triangle"—that significantly influence labor market changes, including the demographic shift, the work attitude, and the educational deficit. Furthermore, the unfavorable perceptions that young people hold about manual labor, labor-intensive jobs, contract and casual work, all have a big influence on how they feel about their jobs. Furthermore, an examination of current and previous government activities demonstrates a non-pro employment agenda. To sum up, the research clarifies the intricate factors contributing to youth unemployment in Bhutan. It emphasizes how important it is to conduct more study and carefully examine existing methods in order to address this pressing problem.
Recommended Citation
Waiba, P., S. (2024). Youth unemployment in Bhutan: A meta-analysis of the lessons and perspectives. Australia Bhutan Research Conference. Edith Cowan University. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/abr_conference/2024/Friday_December_6th/2/
Youth unemployment in Bhutan: A meta-analysis of the lessons and perspectives
The issue of unemployment is a significant concern for the global economy, and Bhutan has experienced it since 2020 due Covid-19 and its aftermath. There have been multiple attempts to resolve this issue, but nothing has changed. To gain insight into the developments of youth unemployment over the past ten years, the study examines relevant sources such as labor force survey data, papers from the five-year plans, and similar studies from Bhutan. The analysis uses tables, graphs, and descriptive statistics to present its findings and conclusions. The impact of sectoral development predictions and employment initiatives is questioned in the study. The study identifies three critical elements—referred to as the "employment triangle"—that significantly influence labor market changes, including the demographic shift, the work attitude, and the educational deficit. Furthermore, the unfavorable perceptions that young people hold about manual labor, labor-intensive jobs, contract and casual work, all have a big influence on how they feel about their jobs. Furthermore, an examination of current and previous government activities demonstrates a non-pro employment agenda. To sum up, the research clarifies the intricate factors contributing to youth unemployment in Bhutan. It emphasizes how important it is to conduct more study and carefully examine existing methods in order to address this pressing problem.