UB Economics Society urges Gov’t action to revitalise youth-owned enterprises

The call for government action to bolster struggling youth-owned enterprises has been amplified by the University of Botswana Economics Society, following a recent report from the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) indicating poor performance among youth-funded businesses. Government initiatives to invest in Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been crucial, especially amidst the country’s persistent challenges with high youth unemployment rates.

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