Unemployment is a significant problem around the world, especially in developed countries, including the United States. More than 197 million people are unemployed, 75 million of which are young people age 15-24, according to an annual report on global unemployment prepared by the International Labour Organization (ILO) titled “Global Employment Trends 2012: Preventing a Deeper Jobs Crisis.”
“Despite strenuous government efforts, the job crisis continues unabated, with one in three workers worldwide – or an estimated 1.1 billion people – either unemployed or living in poverty,” said ILO Director-General Juan Somavia. “What is needed is that job creation in the real economy must become our number one priority.”
There are more than 310 million people in the U.S., and more than eight percent of the workforce is unemployed — more than 13 million people.
I offer a solution to the unemployment problem in developed countries: encourage growth and use of farmers’ markets, and protect markets in other countries to encourage development and participation in a larger farmers’ market system.
In our history this millennium and in the 21st century, billions of people work and earn, creating goods for the market. The local economy and empowerment to individual sellers promotes more participation in the market, offering more opportunity and stability.
Heads of states and international human rights organizations suggest the following measures:
1) Support the growth of farmer’s markets
2) Learn from the experiences of other countries in organizing farmer’s markets, including production and delivery of goods
3) Develop leadership and social organizations for better function of the market
4) Compare annual reports of existing markets to find where farmer’s markets can integrate and best fit
Benefits:
1) opportunity for millions of unemployed persons to develop their own employment
2) additional outlets for existing farmers and small to medium size stores
3) stimulation of production, due to additional outlets and possible increased demand
4) supermarkets in developed countries buy from farmers only the best part of a crop, the leftover medium and small portions of crops can be sold through the new markets, maximizing sales and offering reduced cost to customers low start-up costs
5) these markets will not damage existing markets, only cut losses and maximize opportunity
6) increased production and sales mean increase revenue from taxes
7) funds currently devoted to unemployment benefits would be reduced as more people began producing, working and selling in these markets.
