Age structure and political violence: a re-assessment of the “youth bulge” hypothesis
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DOI: 10.1080/03050629.2019.1522310
Abstract: ABSTRACT A popular hypothesis in international studies states that a “youth bulge”––an age pyramid dominated by large cohorts between 15 and 29 years of age––increases the risk of political violence. However, empirical evidence on this… read more here.
Keywords: political violence; youth bulge; age; youth ... See more keywords
Youth Bulge as a Peacebuilding Opportunity for Africa: The Case of Zimbabwe’s Youth Empowerment Programmes
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DOI: 10.1177/00219096231173392
Abstract: This study seeks to investigate the impact of youth empowerment programmes on the peace process in Zimbabwe. Demographers have revealed that the youth population in Sub-Saharan Africa is growing to become what is termed the… read more here.
Keywords: youth; youth empowerment; zimbabwe; empowerment programmes ... See more keywords