Italy’s youth struggles to enter development arena

Like many other recent university graduates in Italy, Annalisa Addis struggled to kick-start her career in international development. She had already completed one of Italy’s most prominent master’s programs in the field and served as a volunteer for the government’s civil service in Angola.

“My mates and I experienced some difficulties in getting a first assignment, even a three-month unpaid internship,” the 27-year-old said. “I remember I was told I was too young and too inexperienced, but in my opinion experienced people should be paid for their work.”