Preparing Southeast Asia’s Youth to Enter the Digital Economy
The pandemic erased millions of jobs in Southeast Asia. But the digital economy offers renewed hope particularly for young job-seekers—if they can learn the necessary skills.
How to Avoid Creating a “Lockdown Generation”
Young people are losing jobs faster than adults, but targeted policies can help them re-engage with the labor market.
Six Ways Young People are Helping Asia Through the Pandemic
Young people have a unique perspective on international development. Here are examples of how they are helping Asia and the Pacific deal with COVID-19.
Youth Involvement Key to Keeping Asia’s Skies Clear
To reduce air pollution, national and city government policy makers, their development partners, academe, and the private sector need to work with young people.
In Asia, Young People are Key to Achieving National Development Goals
Skills training, civic engagement and youth forums will help young people become active players in society’s shared efforts to grow and improve.
When Young People Come Together, the Future is Less Scary
Including youth in the conversation about future jobs will reduce their automation anxiety.
New Storybook Shows Why Coral Triangle Matters to Youth
The stories remind us that young people are not bystanders passively watching the reef die, but heroes leading the fight to save their natural heritage.
Why Social Protection Matters for the Youth
For social protection to become truly inclusive, social protection must meet the needs of younger women and men.
Hey Snapchat Generation – Own Your Future
The youth have the power in their hands to shape not only their future, but also the current state of affairs.
What Does it Mean to be a Palauan Youth in 2016?
Despite the challenge of limited employment opportunities, for both the Palau government and youth leaders the future of the country’s youth looks bright.