Abstract
Youths in Zimbabwe constitute a greater proportion of the total population and are the most
marginalised group within the African societies in terms of resource distribution. Therefore, the
government of Zimbabwe involves the youths in the economy by introducing the Indigenisation
and Economic policy, which was supported by numerous programmes. To address the issue of
unemployment the government decided to establish the Youth Development Fund in conjunction
with the financial institutions. Against this background, this study sought to establish the
contribution of Youth Development Funds (loans) towards employment creation in Mashonaland
Central Province, Zimbabwe. The study used a descriptive research design and a combination of
purposive and stratified random sampling techniques to select the respondents. Data was
collected using questionnaires, interviewsand online research triangulated in order to obtain
holistic and robust findings. Using descriptive statistics, the results of the study indicated that
Youth Development Fund tried to create the employment for the youths but the programme ended
up being politicised therefore, the programme regarded as a failure to create the job
opportunities for the majority of the youths because the rate of unemployed youths is still high.
It managed to create the employment for the elites. In light of the findings, the government of
Zimbabwe is advised to monitor and evaluate the funded projects to ensure the feasibility of the
project.
Mhuka, B (2021). The Contribution Of Youth Development Fund (Loans) Towards Employment Creation Aiming Youth In Zimbabwe From 2009 – 2014. A Case Of Mashonaland Central Province. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-contribution-of-youth-development-fund-loans-towards-employment-creation-aiming-youth-in-zimbabwe-from-2009-2014-a-case-of-mashonaland-central-province
Mhuka, Blondie "The Contribution Of Youth Development Fund (Loans) Towards Employment Creation Aiming Youth In Zimbabwe From 2009 – 2014. A Case Of Mashonaland Central Province" Afribary. Afribary, 05 May. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/the-contribution-of-youth-development-fund-loans-towards-employment-creation-aiming-youth-in-zimbabwe-from-2009-2014-a-case-of-mashonaland-central-province. Accessed 05 May. 2024.
Mhuka, Blondie . "The Contribution Of Youth Development Fund (Loans) Towards Employment Creation Aiming Youth In Zimbabwe From 2009 – 2014. A Case Of Mashonaland Central Province". Afribary, Afribary, 05 May. 2021. Web. 05 May. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/the-contribution-of-youth-development-fund-loans-towards-employment-creation-aiming-youth-in-zimbabwe-from-2009-2014-a-case-of-mashonaland-central-province >.
Mhuka, Blondie . "The Contribution Of Youth Development Fund (Loans) Towards Employment Creation Aiming Youth In Zimbabwe From 2009 – 2014. A Case Of Mashonaland Central Province" Afribary (2021). Accessed May 05, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-contribution-of-youth-development-fund-loans-towards-employment-creation-aiming-youth-in-zimbabwe-from-2009-2014-a-case-of-mashonaland-central-province