In Nigeria, 55% of the youth population is either underemployed or unemployed, in large part due to a mismatch between the job market and the skills youth are trained in. Practical, digital, and entrepreneurial skills that would better prepare youth for future (self-)employment are all lacking in the current education system. In fact, Nigerian graduates…
Long-term unemployment is set to rise significantly in the UK in the post-COVID period. This has serious consequences. The long-term unemployed – those who’ve been out of work for more than six months – tend to have lower overall well-being, be in poorer health, and earn less once they find jobs. Communities with high levels…
Making the world a better place requires resources, and traditional funding models – such as foreign aid, philanthropy, and CSR – each have their own limitations. Some are too short-term, while others are too narrowly focused. But the need for funding is real, and the capital exists. Palladium mobilises private capital to address social issues…
