Impacts of Sport for Development on Employability of Youth in Albania and North Macedonia - GiZ

Since 2017, GIZ has been implementing the Sport for Development (S4D) program in Albania and North Macedonia to promote youth development and employability amidst high youth unemployment rates. A quasi-experimental, longitudinal study evaluated the impact of S4D on communication, self-confidence, cooperation, and goal orientation among youth in high schools and vocational education and training (VET) schools. The findings reveal a positive trend, with significant but small effects on self-confidence and goal orientation. However, S4D showed no significant impact on communication skills, and cooperation improvements were limited, requiring a longer intervention period. The study suggests that a longer duration and career counseling could enhance the programme’s impact. A second study, set for 2023/2024, will assess the effects of a year-long intervention to explore if extended periods yield more significant results.

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