Abstract:The Solomon Islands, a nation rich in natural resources with a large and rapidly expanding youth population, has recently experienced severe social unrest predicated upon ethnic rivalry and property rights. In the actual fighting during the 'tensions' on both sides, the Isatabu Freedom Movement and the Malaita Eagle Force youth provided leadership and fighters. As youth numbers grow and educational outcomes decline their livelihood prospects are severely impacted in the nation. These outcomes could be viewed a… Show more
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