What young people want: education, skills and training in South Sulawesi's changing economy

South Sulawesi's economy is in transition. A quarter of its population of nearly nine million is young, aged between 16 and 30 years old, with many living in rural regions. These regions are, however, going through major agrarian changes where farm productivity is in decline, land inheritance is being challenged, and farmlands are being acquired for urban expansion and infrastructure development. These changes encourage young people to seek work opportunities elsewhere, in big cities, outer island plantations, or abroad. Our study focuses on Maros, a district close to the provincial capital of ... Show more

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