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.
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.
When Young People Come Together, the Future is Less Scary
Including youth in the conversation about future jobs will reduce their automation anxiety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Four Actions to Improve Child Care in Asia and the Pacific
In Asia and the Pacific, the responsibility for caring for children disproportionately falls on women, preventing them from participating equally with men in the workforce. Investing in affordable, accessible, and quality child care services will help to foster sustainable economic growth and gender equality.