Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) says the novel coronavirus has led to increased youth unemployment in the COMESA region and limited movements for those involved in business activities.
In a statement obtained by Money FM News, COMESA Secretary General, Chileshe Kapwepwe said the pandemic has disrupted economic and trade activities among the youth that who contribute to the growth of National economies.
“The novel coronavirus has led to increased youth unemployment in the COMESA region while at the same time limiting movements for those involved in business activities,” she said.
Ms. Kapwepwe said it would hold virtual workshops for continuous youth engagements and support innovations that could enhance digital solutions in this current Covid-19 era.
“It is unfortunate that the pandemic has disrupted economic and trade activities by the youth that also contribute to the growth of National economies,” Ms. Kapwepwe said.
She has since called on COMESA member states to invest in building strong institutions of governance that will enhance youth participation in development projects.