Challenge: High levels of unemployment, especially among youth.

This challenge primarily affects young Colombians, who face significant difficulties in finding employment
upon completing their studies. This issue is occurring in various regions of the country, both urban and
rural, and has worsened in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic crisis.

It's important to address this challenge because youth unemployment not only impacts the individual
well-being of young people but also has negative repercussions on Colombia's overall economic and
social development. Limited access to employment can lead to social exclusion, increased youth
delinquency, and the loss of talent and productive potential for the nation.

The solution to address this challenge involves implementing comprehensive programs that provide
young people with the necessary skills to enter the job market or start their own projects. These
programs should include training in technical and soft skills, as well as opportunities for paid internships
and apprenticeships. Additionally, it's crucial to foster an entrepreneurial spirit among young people by
providing access to financing, business mentoring, and resources to start their own businesses.

Actions to address this challenge include collaboration between the government, private sector,
educational institutions, and civil society to design and implement effective training and support
programs for unemployed youth. It's also necessary to promote policies that incentivize youth
employment creation and the development of key economic sectors that generate sustainable job
opportunities for this vulnerable population.