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Rethinking Education to Re-Engage Youth: Why It’s Time to Focus on Practical Skill Building
In 2023, 20% of youth globally were not involved in employment, education or training — and there is a concerning skills gap, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Meanwhile, the supply of educated youth is exceeding the supply of skilled jobs in many LMICs, forcing young workers to seek lower-paying jobs unrelated to their education and skills. Jessica Crist at SDG Academy explores these challenges, and explains why they're driving the need for a new approach to higher education, focused on practical skill-building and non-traditional formats like online courses, short-term programs and professional training.
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- Education, Technology
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Analysis: Will Doubling MSME Turnover Limits Unlock Growth or Skew Incentives in India?
India’s MSME map has been redrawn with higher thresholds. Will this scale-focused reform widen opportunity or unintentionally sideline the smallest in the ecosystem?
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- Asia Pacific
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IFC Invests ZAR 1 Billion in Balwin Properties to Support Quality Housing in South Africa
IFC’s investment is expected to promote job creation and economic growth through its impact on the local community and surrounding areas.
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- Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- employment, housing, supply chains
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African Development Bank, AU Partner to Launch $300 Million Innovation Fund for Africa’s Tech Future
"The announcement of the innovation fund comes at a time when African countries are seeking sustainable ways to recover from the economic setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing global financial uncertainties."
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- Education, Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Interview: Why 2025 Could Be the Year of the Electric Vehicle in Developing Countries
This is an interview with De Jong, who leads a landmark UNEP effort that is helping some 60-plus developing countries speed their transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
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- Transportation
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- Global
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Press Release: Upaya Social Ventures Launches Strategic Plan To Create 300,000 Dignified Jobs In India By 2030
Upaya Social Ventures seeks catalytic partners to support mission-aligned businesses that create inclusive employment opportunities.
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- Social Enterprise
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- Asia Pacific
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The Transformative Impact of Remote Work: How Online Jobs are Empowering Workers in Emerging Markets
The COVID-19 pandemic caused the largest shakeup in workforce culture since the emergence of the internet, with companies and workers embracing remote and hybrid approaches. According to Namya Sethi at Girl Power Talk, this shift continues to affect many professions years later, and these changes are having an especially pronounced effect in emerging economies. She explores how remote work is connecting global employers to local talent in emerging markets, and discusses the impacts this is having on workers, companies and business ecosystems.
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- Education, Technology
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Bayer Opens $35 Million Maize Seed Facility in Zambia
The new maize seed facility will triple its existing capacity in the country in 2025. It will generate 80 permanent and 100 seasonal jobs.
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- Agriculture, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa