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- Why investing in young people has never been more important
To amplify young people’s impact and truly empower them to build a more inclusive and sustainable world in the future, organizations, businesses and governments need to leverage such collaboration by investing in young leaders and supporting their work in five key areas
- Empowering young people is future-proofing business and society in . . .
The hurdles now facing young people are certainly daunting Despite a 15-year low in global youth unemployment, 20% of the world’s young people are still not engaged in employment, education or training What is more, young women account for two-thirds of this total, underscoring a worrying gender gap that could take decades to close
- The Forum of Young Global Leaders - The World Economic Forum
The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a Foundation dedicated to shaping responsible leaders who are committed to improving the state of the world Through its three-year program, it brings together exceptional individuals under the age of 40 from diverse industries and regions who have demonstrated a track record of driving change in their
- A new generation of changemakers: Meet the YGL Class of 2025
The World Economic Forum unveils its 2025 cohort of Young Global Leaders (YGL): 116 exceptional individuals under 40 who are redefining leadership in a changing world This year's cohort is making a mark in diverse industries and sectors, from heads of state to a grand chess master, founders of unicorn companies and an award-winning musician
- Young people have the power to break barriers to women’s empowerment
Technovation is helping bridge the digital divide by equipping young girls with both technical and entrepreneurial skills that have long-term benefits Increasing women’s access to digital skills and STEM careers could contribute an additional $5 trillion to the global economy, according to UNESCO
- What you need to know about the worlds youth, in 7 charts
Far from being fearful of an uncertain future, the majority of young people are optimistic about the impact of technology and innovation According to the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Survey, 78 6% think technology is “creating” as opposed to “destroying” (21 4%) jobs In addition, they are keen to be part of the new world of work
- Youth face a mental health perfect storm. Heres how to help
Collaboration and collective action are essential to address youth issues effectively, ensuring that young people have the resources, opportunities and support they need to thrive This is the mission and method of the Youth Alliance , a community of practice established by Impact Europe and Schneider Electric Foundation
- Why young entrepreneurs are so important | World Economic Forum
Thousands of young entrepreneurs from 43 countries across the world took part in a series of online and onsite dialogues as part of the Road to Lima 2015 activities The inclusion of youth in such an important process was possible thanks to the World Bank Group and the Young Americas Business Trust (YABT)
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