Analytical Study on Measures to Mitigate High Unemployment Rate in South Africa

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Abstract
The report intended to a proposal of research on a major socio economic issue that is high
unemployment rate. As per the observation, the unemployment rate is high in South Africa most
than any other countries across the world. The proposal has suggested research on the measures
to mitigate high unemployment rate since most of the research have been done highlighting the
issue and the reasons behind it. Hence, it can be said that the proposed research will be beneficial
for the government of South Africa and the philanthropists of the country in eliminating the
issue.

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Table of content
Background/introduction.................................................................................................................1
Research problem/questions............................................................................................................1
Problem........................................................................................................................................1
Questions.....................................................................................................................................2
Aims and significance of the study..................................................................................................2
Literature review..............................................................................................................................3
Impact of unemployment on society............................................................................................3
Impact of unemployment on economy........................................................................................3
Conceptual/theoretical frameworks.................................................................................................4
Methodology....................................................................................................................................4
Dissemination of results..................................................................................................................5
Ethics...............................................................................................................................................5
Proposed timeline:...........................................................................................................................5
References........................................................................................................................................7

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Background/introduction
Unemployment is a considered a major socio-economic threat around world. According
to Yu (2013), especially in the country of South Africa, the rate of unemployment is highest with
27.2%. Unemployment is considered as major issue both socially as well as economically since it
denotes a bad economic condition of a country. Many economists consider that this high
unemployment rate directly links to the poverty rate of the country. Several reasons has triggered
the rate of unemployment in the country, such as low quality of education, less occupational
opportunities, increased population and so on. Hence, it demands an immediate call for the
measures through which the issue can be addressed.
Research problem/questions
Problem
Comparing to other countries all over the world, the rate is high drawing the immediate
attention of nation to address the issue. A wider range of research can be seen on the issue of
unemployment, however, most of the researches were done attempting to find out either the
reasons for which the issue is increased or the impacts of high unemployment rate in the country
(Spaull 2013). There is hardly any research has been done that aimed to give measures in order
to mitigate high unemployment rate in the country. Since it is major issue, some measures should
be recommended which aim to mitigate the issue. Thus, the study will research on this field and
will suggest some positive measures to increase employment rate in the country.
Questions
 What are the reasons of high unemployment rate in the country?