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Written question asked by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Friday, 20 November 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 December 2015. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Monday, 30 November 2015 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Sub-Saharan Africa: Unemployment

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the likely impact of the outcomes of the Valletta Conference on Migration in reducing youth unemployment in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Answer

The Action Plan agreed at the Valletta Summit on 11/12 November set out a clear strategy for tackling irregular migration that focuses on the root causes as well as the consequences. The Plan highlighted in particular the importance of providing greater job opportunities for young men and women, and stepping up support to young people in acquiring labour market-relevant skills through education, vocational training and access to digital technologies. These efforts will be supported through increased EU and bilateral funding - including a new EU Trust Fund - which we assess will help tackle youth unemployment and other drivers of migration.

The UK is committed to ensuring that the pledges made at Valletta are followed up quickly and that progress is monitored. In the Horn of Africa, the main mechanism to achieve this will be the EU/African Union “Khartoum Process” on tackling migration. The UK took on the chair of the Khartoum Process on 23 November and hosted a Senior Officials Meeting in London on 24 November. Alongside our partners, we will use this process to drive forward concrete action.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3776
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Young people Unemployment EU immigration Sub-Saharan Africa
Link
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