The analysis presented in this study points to persistent and high numbers in Georgia and Armenia of youth who are … among the highest in the ECA region. As many as 31 percent youth aged 15-29 in Georgia and 33 percent in Armenia are not in … urban. NEET rates are consistently higher among female than male youth, pointing to the fact that being female is a risk …

was selected and socio-economic information collected on 4,291 household members. Finally, focus groups (defined by gender …

. Poverty and ethnic minority status can further magnify gender discrepancies for youth worldwide, as reductions in household … sets attained later in life, and yet it is the same period when social norms create pathways largely defined by gender …

. Poverty and ethnic minority status can further magnify gender discrepancies for youth worldwide, as reductions in household … sets attained later in life, and yet it is the same period when social norms create pathways largely defined by gender …

pathways defined largely by gender. During adolescence, gendered roles and responsibilities often create opportunities for … causing high population growth but also creating a large share of youth dependents, giving way to higher dependency ratios …