Organ Trafficking and Youth Unemployment in Africa: The Nexus

Cecy Edijala Balogun; Yetunde Adebunmi Aluko

doi:10.1108/978-1-83708-222-320251002

Organ Trafficking and Youth Unemployment in Africa: The Nexus

Cecy Edijala Balogun
, Yetunde Adebunmi Aluko

Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research

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Abstract

This chapter examines the organ transplantation trade and its implications for youth unemployment in Africa. Organ transplantation is a worldwide practice that is conducted in almost 100 countries. In addition to nefarious activities, it has also brought about an increase in the rate of survival of patients with renal diseases since it was discovered. Accordingly, this chapter discusses organ trafficking in Africa under the following three subject matters: (1) organ transplantation and the organ trade, (2) the nexus between youth unemployment and organ trafficking in Africa, and (3) the implications of organ trafficking in Africa and the way forward.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Africa and Navigating the Current Global Crisis
Publisher	Emerald Publishing
Pages	9-28
Number of pages	20
ISBN (Electronic)	9781837082223
ISBN (Print)	9781837082230
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83708-222-320251002
Publication status	Published - 21 Jul 2025
Externally published	Yes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Keywords

Africa
Organ trafficking
Organ transplantation
Public-private partnerships
Youth unemployment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Social Sciences

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