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what i do...and who i am...
For many years I had this dream that I would be working to retain traditional craftsmanship among poor artisans in Egypt. I decided to make a leap and see if I as one individual could make a difference...
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Don't miss out! This year, the World Bank's Open Forum is your chance to ask questions, suggest solutions, and discuss issues with people all around the world. So gather your ideas and make sure you're...
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What is the 'main gateway for development?'
Many answers may pop-up in your mind, but the one I am looking for means: a state of mind or a belief in a positive outcome. Any guesses?
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Of owls, ethics and other matters
There’s no denying the importance of biodiversity. When scientists, NGOs, policymakers and others try to convince everyone to protect biodiversity, they remind us of how we depend on it for...
View ArticlePoor Region Rich in Musical Talent of Youth
Available in Español There’s a small treasure in Brazil’s state of Rio Grande do Norte. It’s “The Sao Tome Philharmonic”- an orchestra rich in youthful talent located in the country’s impoverished...
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My Best Friend Fela - Proves That Having a Disability Is Not an Excuse to...
For people in Madagascar who live with a disability, life is not easy. Disabled people are often pointed at, isolated, separated from their families, or neglected. This is because disability is often...
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Welcome to the New Youthink!
Available in: Español | FrançaisSirikarn, a Thai university student, opted for a bachelor's degree taught in English. English language skills open more job opportunities and make further education...
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Development Slogan Contest Allows Youth to Share Hope With the World
Available in Français, EspañolMayu Muto, left, receives the Grand Prize for the 3rd Annual Development Slogan Contest from Kazushige Taniguchi, Special Representative of the World Bank in Tokyo.“We...
View ArticleYoung Now But Aging: Join a Live Chat on Sri Lanka’s Coming Demographic Shift
What happens when a young population ages? How should countries prepare?The World Bank Sri Lanka Facebook page will host a live chat January 7, 2013, on the challenge posed by Sri Lanka’s young...
View ArticleBeing Average is Your Superpower
Last week, on my way home from work, I met a young man raising funds for a charity. He stood outside of a subway station and as part of his pitch, he asked, "if you could have any superpower, what...
View ArticleHow Are African Youth Doing? Interactive Map Helps Visualize Progress and...
Available in FrançaisWhat can be done to help African youth improve their prospects for a brighter future?The first step might be to understand the challenges they face.Recently, Microsoft Chairman and...
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For African Youth, Informal Sectors Jobs Are Normal
Available in Español, FrançaisYouth Forum Breakfast, Abuja, Nigeria. Photo: Bamidele Emmanuel Oladokun / World BankIn 2011 African heads of state met in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, for the African Union...
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How the World Bank Engages with Youth
Students in a technical education program supported by the World Bank in Antioquia, Colombia. Yesterday I spoke at YouthTalks, the annual flagship event of World Bank Group Youth to Youth (Y2Y), a...
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Where Did the World's Youth Live in 2012?
Today, the world has the largest youth population in history. There are more than 1.2 billion young people between the ages of 15 and 24, and 90% of them live in developing countries. Find out where...
View ArticleAge Is Nothing but a Number: Bridging the Gap between the Young and the Old
Does this sound familiar? “Why are young people so loud, lazy, and destructive?” “We’re looking for a more mature candidate to handle this job.” Now, what about this? “Why are old people so boring,...
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