Determinants of unemployment among young graduates in the city of Kisangani

Abstract

This paper addresses the problem of unemployment among young graduates in the city of Kisangani in the DRC. The ultimate objective is to analyse the main determinants of unemployment among young graduates in the city of Kisangani. The use of the econometric method through logistic regression (Logit model) allowed to bring out the results from the data collected through an empirical sampling of young graduates from all the communes of the city of Kisangani. The results obtained reveal that the main determinants of unemployment among young graduates are the level of employment available, the level of education, the route to employment and the type of job sought. Statistical analysis of these elements shows that all these determinants significantly influence graduate unemployment at the 5% level. To remedy this problem, this paper proposes that the Congolese education system be restructured to better prepare young graduates to face the challenges of the labour market. The government should put in place policies that promote job creation for and by young people. These policies should include improving the business climate, improving the quality of the education system, promoting SMEs and microfinance, and training and supporting young entrepreneurs to ensure the viability of start-ups.