A Randomized Evaluation of the Strengthening Rural Youth Development through Enterprise (STRYDE) 2.0 Program in Tanzania
Youth unemployment is an increasing concern in developing countries,
including Tanzania. Many governments and international organizations are
encouraging self-employment through micro- and small-enterprise
development as a solution. Because many young people do not have the
skills or interest to start businesses, high quality skills training
programs are needed.
TechnoServe’s Strengthening Rural Youth through Enterprise Development
(STRYDE 2.0) program uses a unique and intensive soft-skills approach to
training. The intervention trains youth on basic life and career skills
and later links them with employers or supports them in developing
microenterprises. This evaluation will determine the impact of the STRYDE 2.0 program on
several economic and social outcomes using a randomized controlled
trial.
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Project start:
01. January 2016
Project end:
31. December 2019
Project management:
Prof. Dr. Nathan Fiala
Project staff:
Dr. Annekathrin Schoofs
Project partners:
Innovations for Poverty,
University of Turin,
Overseas Development Institute,
University of Connecticut
Funding:
International Initiative for Impact Evaluation