Young Leaders for development
Having a decent job is widely recognised as the best way out of poverty. The private sector is a recognised key actor in the development process, particularly with regard to job creation: 90 % of jobs in developing countries are in the private sector.
The European Commission has just announced the names of the fifteen inspiring young people from around the world who will enrich the debates at the 2019 European Development Days (EDD). These Young Leaders, aged between 21 and 26, have been chosen from among 404 applicants from 99 countries for their exceptional skills, expertise and active […]
by Reuben James Barrete
Young Leaders and other EDD17 participants talk to Save the Children EU to share their ideas on what the EU must do for children across the world.
by Young Leaders
Suman Kumar, EDD Young Leader, Nepal interviews Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations on the role of youth in achieving the SDGs.
EDD Young Leader 2017 shares a snapshot of his panel on Gambian entrepreneurs at the Youth Entrepreneurship Summit, Job Fair video of the CEO round table. This panel highlighted the failures of highly successful Gambian entrepreneurs. This notable group of executives will discussed their ideas/projects which failed and explain why they thought it was a […]
by Alieu Jallow
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