What does it mean to be a Young Professional at the World Bank?
The road ahead is long and steep,and I have miles to go before I sleep. Many apply for the Young Professionals Program. A few make it to the interview, and fewer still make it all the way. By the time...
View ArticleHow Young People Can Make Governments More Open and Responsive
Did you know that today is International Youth Day? It was started by the United Nations in 1999 to bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential of...
View ArticleFive Reasons Why Youth Should Choose Agriculture
What type of career do you aspire to have? Do you want to be an artist, a business person, or a policymaker? Or, have you ever wanted to become a farmer? I would not be surprised if you said no.
View ArticleEmpowering Girls and Young Women: What Works
When Laila returned home from school in rural Yemen, she did not expect what her father, Nasser, had in store for her: a husband, a much older husband.
View ArticleTaking Action on Climate Change for the Youth of the World
The risks created by climate change are well known. Regardless of political views, when the majority of respected and leading science institutions say that climate change is happening, I believe that...
View ArticleThe Importance of Good Governments for Youth Employment
For more details on the World Bank Group Youth Summit and how to apply, click here. The role of government to address youth unemployment is crucial as they provide the "enabling environment" for youth...
View Article5 Things You Need to Know About the World Bank Group Youth Summit 2014
The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2014 is more than just an event — it is the start of a movement. Watch the video and read the blog to learn more. Follow the event LIVE on Tuesday, Oct. 7: The...
View ArticleYouth as Change Agents to Curb Corruption in Latin America
In the development world, children are often seen as the powerless victims of poverty, hunger, and social inequality, but research suggests that young people can often be powerful forces for change....
View ArticleCreative Ways Youth Can Help Feed the Future
How do you imagine your life 10 or 20 years from now? What if I told you that one day, there might not be enough food on your plate? It is no exaggeration. Today, around 800 million people go to bed...
View ArticleListen, Learn and Invest in Young People
Change. Global leaders galvanize nations in pursuit of it, advocates demand that policymakers facilitate it, and I’d suggest that we all strive to be a part of it. As the saying goes, change is...
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