Sustainable youth let action plans for Sri Lankan youth unemployment issue

Abstract

The main purpose of this research study is that, the future of Sri Lanka is that it will be a nation where human resource should be utilized at maximum level. For this to be realized, the challenge of youth unemployment must be efficiently addressed. An effective response demands the engagement of all sectors of the nation must contribute to eradicate youth unemployment issues. The researcher proposal for this issue youth-led response with the conviction that, local solutions can positively contribute to surmount the unemployment issues and create youth entrepreneurships. In this research paper, how youth unemployment affects an individual, local community, town and nation by considering many dimensions are discussed. Furthermore, the future efforts must be taken by key stake holders such as government, private and youth entrepreneurs are clearly explained. The youth unemployment problem identification, reasons for unemployment, employment creation, youth entrepreneurship, stake holder's contribution, suggestions to tackle unemployment problem (Youth let Action Plans) are extensively explained. A survey was conducted among the youth in various age categories in Ampara district by focusing many aspects and this survey definitely a positive real analysis in the current situation. Further, this survey would be a role model to surmount the youth unemployment problem in other districts in Sri Lanka and other similar country.