While the global youth unemployment gap is wide, integrating an improved the youth development model — as exemplified by the work Chemonics is doing — allows youth to learn skills that will prepare them for the job market. This technical brief discusses how these models are accomplished.
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After competing in international robotics competitions, Andrei Copaci aspires to a career in engineering. He and his mentor reflect on how the program is preparing him for the workforce.
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With millions of people visiting Jordan each year, the government recognized that the tourism industry is a major asset to Jordan’s economy and should be strengthened.
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Piloting and sharing approaches to job creation, public financial management, trade and customs, access to finance, enterprise and workforce development, and economic inclusion is promoting economic growth in Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.
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Uganda, which has the second-youngest population in the world, is creating economic opportunities for youth in the agriculture sector.
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Although the vast majority of Ugandans earn their incomes from farming, the sector only generates about 20 percent of the country’s gross domestic product.
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Because the strength of Indonesia’s education system is vital to its economic and social growth, the Indonesian government has focused on improving the country’s institutions of higher education.
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Guatemala must address weaknesses in its justice system to ensure that the country’s most vulnerable populations can access vital services.
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With better partnerships across the government and civil society organizations, Mexico can improve the way it targets crime and violence in vulnerable communities.
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Beyond enriching the lives of millions of visitors every year, the tourism sector plays a critical role in Jordan’s economy and requires structured support to achieve its full potential.
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To keep the peace following its 52-year armed conflict, Colombia must protect vulnerable populations’ human rights and prevent human rights violations from recurring.
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Educators are preparing students for a changing world. Two approaches, focused on 21st-century skills and workforce development, may offer the answer.
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