Recommended Strategic Priorities: Youth Employment in the Mozambique Health And Social Services Sector

The sector's wellness market is characterized by a lack of participation from young people, with only 20% of the population utilizing wellness services. The majority of youth participating in focus group discussions and online surveys reported limited access to health and social services, with 60% citing lack of resources as a major barrier. Demographic profiles of youth participating in focus group discussions and online surveys reveal significant differences, with FGD participants being predominantly female and older than those surveyed online. Key informant interviews with government representatives, development partners, and non-governmental organizations highlighted the need for a coordinated approach to address youth employment, health, and social services. The report identifies four strategic priorities to address youth employment in the Mozambique Health and Social Services Sector. The first priority is to build wellness communities, which involves creating a supportive environment that fosters healthy relationships and promotes wellness. The second priority is to reduce systemic barriers to youth employment and lack of access to health and social services, including regulation, access to space and equipment, and gender inequity. The third priority is to support the development of skills and youth employability, including technical skills and community support. The fourth priority is to strengthen partnerships for a coordinated approach to youth employment, including government, development partners, and non-governmental organizations. The report concludes that addressing youth employment in the Mozambique Health and Social Services Sector requires a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of the challenges faced by young people. The wellness market in Mozambique is characterized by a lack of participation from young people, with only 20% of the population utilizing wellness services. The majority of youth participating in focus group discussions and online surveys reported limited access to health and social services, with 60% citing lack of resources as a major barrier. The report identifies four strategic priorities to address youth employment in the Mozambique Health and Social Services Sector, including building wellness communities, reducing systemic barriers, supporting skills development, and strengthening partnerships. The report highlights the need for a coordinated approach to address youth employment, health, and social services in Mozambique. The sector's wellness market is characterized by a lack of participation from young people, with only 20% of the population utilizing wellness services. The majority of youth participating in focus group discussions and online surveys reported limited access to health and social services, with 60% citing lack of resources as a major barrier. The report's findings suggest that addressing youth employment in the Mozambique Health and Social Services Sector requires a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of the challenges faced by young people. The four strategic priorities identified in the report provide a framework for addressing these challenges and promoting youth employment, health, and social services in Mozambique.