Uganda, March 12 -- "Dignified work is any work in proportion to your educational qualification without trouble and uncertainty in it," a youth respondent said.

However, dignified work seems to elude many youth and with the evolving times, self-employment has become more attractive to youths across Africa more than ever. Previously, the dynamics were not so.

While the realities differ from country to country, it is undeniable that young people continue to face the greatest challenges of unemployment, underemployment and work informality, which exposes them to uncertain futures.

The recent Covid-19 pandemic worsened matters, dimming opportunities for dignified and fulfilling work for young Africans.

According to a study, Informality, g...