Eswatini, May 13 -- The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved the Eswatini Youth Employment Opportunities Project (EYEOP) aimed at increasing income earning opportunities for targeted youth in the Kingdom of Eswatini. EYEOP is the first project in Eswatini to be financed by the International Development Association (IDA) following the current country's transition to an IDA/IBRD blended status. Young people in Eswatini make up 30% of the population, and nearly half the labor force. Yet, formal employment opportunities remain scarce, with only 1,000 new jobs created annually compared to 25,000 new entrants. Young women face even greater challenges, with an unemployment rate of 52.4% compared to 45% for men. Through skills train...