Education and Skills for Youth
Today’s youth constitute the largest generation ever to enter adulthood, and youth in developing countries represent 83 percent of the world’s youth. Despite the rapid growth of the youth population, opportunities like access to education, employment, or entrepreneurship are not growing at a proportional rate.
IDD recognizes that youth are valuable assets to their countries’ social and economic development. In many communities, youth make up the majority of the local population, and their voices can be crucial expressions of overall community needs. Rather than be seen as liabilities, young people can and should be seen as assets for community development. When appropriately engaged and adequately prepared for roles in the worlds of work, family life, and civil society, youth often become key actors in the strengthening and transformation of their nations.
IDD has substantial experience in designing and implementing “by youth, for youth” projects and programs that view young people as not only beneficiaries of, but essential contributors to development. We involve youth in the design, implementation, and evaluation of projects and programs, and encourage youth and adults to work as partners and collaborators.
Information on the IDD projects involved in Education and Skills for Youth.
