Title:
ASSESSING FACTORS OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN ZANZIBAR: A CASE STUDY OF CHAKECHAKE

Authors:
Aziza Alawy Mussa and Anderson Rwela, Tanzania

Abstract:
The study sought to assess the determinants of youth unemployment in Zanzibar focusing on Chakechake Pemba. The study was guided by two objectives; to assess determinants youth unemployment in Chakechake and to identify strategies to curb youth unemployment in Chakechake. The study employed a positivist paradigm. A quantitative research approach was used whereby an explanatory research design was employed. Samples of 200 unemployed youths were randomly selected from a population of 800 populations. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data and descriptive statistics, was used to analyse data. The study aimed to examine the determinants of youth unemployment in Chakechake Pemba, Zanzibar, and identify strategies to curb it. A positivist paradigm was used, and 200 unemployed youths were randomly selected from a population of 800. The study found that all independent variables were positively related to youth unemployment. The recommendations include reducing unemployment, partnering with government and non-government organizations, modernizing curricula, promoting vocational training programs, and establishing partnerships between schools, universities, and local industries.