Investing in People

Generation Stagnation: Tackling Youth Unemployment

June 26, 2024
10:00–10:30 (Asia/Shanghai time zone)

About this session

As of 2024, there were an estimated 67.7 million unemployed youth aged between 15 and 24 worldwide, with emerging economies particularly affected. What measures should be taken to tackle this supply and demand mismatch and unlock the potential of the next generation of workers?

This is a livestreamed session. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin...
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Speakers

OB
Omar Bawa
Co-Founder and Chairman
Goodwall
MH
Michelle Howie
Global Shaper, Adelaide Hub
VK
Vanshica Kant
Global Shaper, New Delhi Hub
MK
Mariam Nourya Koné
Global Shaper, Abidjan Hub
Hackily

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