Youth unemployment nexus school dropout: evidence from Eastern Ethiopia

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the relationship between youth unemployment and school dropout rates in Eastern Ethiopia.
• Data collection from schools across Eastern Ethiopia
• Statistical analysis of unemployment and dropout rates
• Comparative analysis of economic factors influencing education
• Higher rates of youth unemployment correlate with increased school dropout rates
• Economic hardships significantly impact educational outcomes
• Interventions targeting youth employment may reduce school dropout rates