Equipping and Empowering Rural Youth in the Emerging World of Work

Elizabeth Nsimadala and fellow panelists discuss how to equip and empower rural youth in the emerging world of work.
Young people constitute a growing share of the world’s labor force, especially in emerging economies.
But the nature of work and the skills needed to succeed are shifting as they join the world of work.
It’s been proven that if young people are equipped with quality education and necessary training and skills,
they are a key asset for social and economic transformation.
Yet, there is a lack of quality education or relevant training and necessary skills.
What human capital development investments are necessary?
And how can we empower and prepare youth for the labor market?
Why is girls’ education essential to stimulating job creation and economic growth?