Moses Okech | Ep 131 | 6APC Series #5 | Nonprofits and Youth Employment

2025-09-24

Send us a textDr. Moses Okech is a lecturer at Makerere University’s Department of Extension and Innovation Studies whose research focuses on how nonprofits contribute to dignified and fulfilling youth employment, particularly for marginalised groups.In conversation with Prof. Moyo, Dr. Okech reflects on the findings of his study and the wider implications for African youth employment. Talking points include: How nonprofits act as gateways to market-relevant skills, offering apprenticeships, in...

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Dr. Moses Okech is a lecturer at Makerere University’s Department of Extension and Innovation Studies whose research focuses on how nonprofits contribute to dignified and fulfilling youth employment, particularly for marginalised groups.

In conversation with Prof. Moyo, Dr. Okech reflects on the findings of his study and the wider implications for African youth employment. Talking points include:

How nonprofits act as gateways to market-relevant skills, offering apprenticeships, internships, and volunteering opportunities.
The evolving definitions of dignity and fulfilment, including income comparability, autonomy, and supportive work environments.
How nonprofits provide stepping-stones for youth to build skills and portfolios, even among marginalised groups such as formerly incarcerated youth.
Opportunities to translate research into practice through new curricula, policy dialogues, and stronger collaboration between academia, nonprofits, and the private sector.
How a Pan-African synthesis of country studies can provide evidence-led recommendations for youth engagement and employment across the continent.

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