Introduction Youth unemployment, environmental degradation, and climate change are among the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century. Young people, particularly in developing and emerging …
Executive Summary Marginalized communities across the world continue to face systemic barriers to education, skills development, and decent employment. Factors such as poverty, social exclusion, ge…
Executive Summary Local economies play a central role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by creating jobs, reducing poverty, strengthening resilience, and promoting inclusive and…
Executive Summary Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has become one of the most influential drivers of economic transformation in developing regions. In Africa, FDI has the potential to stimulate prod…