Taking a Youth-led Approach to MERL
Youth engagement is trending in international development. While we have not moved the needle enough to dismantle all the power imbalances that youth face daily,…
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Reflections on Meaningful Youth Engagement at the 2023 Global YEO Summit – A Dual Perspective
We are reflecting on the successes and lessons from our first in-person Global Youth Economic Opportunities (YEO) Summit following the pandemic. We have heard many…
How UNITY Is Filling in Economic Gaps and Lending Psychosocial Support to Youth and Business Owners in Ukraine
Get a first-person perspective on how UNITY is helping youth and young entrepreneurs in Ukraine have hope amid conflict by offering psychosocial support, career navigation,…
Changing How Business is Done
Making Cents International President Timothy Nourse shares how bridging impact, income, and metrics can transform how companies do business.
ACAT Study Tour Helps Change the Narrative for Women in Agribusiness
USAID’s ACAT is a reminder that women leaders boost bottom lines. The activity’s recent study tour aims to increase the knowledge of women in agribusiness.
I am One of the Many Women Impacting Kenya’s Agricultural History
Juliet Tunje shares the impact USAID’s Kenya Crops and Dairy Market Systems Activity has had on agribusiness, and, hopefully, Kenya’s agricultural history.
Creating an Environment Where All Youth Have Access to Decent Work
The YEO 2030 Initiative is a tangible opportunity to put youth at the forefront of informing, designing, and leading a strategy to achieve SDG 8.
Celebrating the Power of Storytelling on International Youth Day
The Global LEAD #WatchOurImpact Dialogue event on International Youth Day drew more than 1,000 registrants from around the globe. Read on for a recap of the…
Transforming Nigerian Agriculture Using Microenterprise Curriculum
Sr. Tech. Advisor Hillary Proctor tells how two young Nigerian entrepreneurs grew an agriculture business from a microenterprise curriculum.
20/20 Hindsight for an Unexpected Year
If the year 2020 taught us anything, it is that we can never take in-person interaction for granted. As communities around the globe were forced…