Investing in Youth: The Role of Development Banks

The Thematic Working Group on Rural Youth Employment (TWG RYE) of the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development is pleased to invite you to the webinar “Investing in Youth: The Role of Development Banks” on Tuesday 15 April, 15:00-16:15 CET.

In this webinar, we will explore how development banks are integrating youth into their investment strategies. Experts will share concrete examples of country-level programming, budget allocation, and proven tools that support youth employment in the agrifood sector.

Join us for:

·         Key messages from the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Global Employment Trends for Youth (GET for Youth) report - Sara Elder, Senior Economist and Head of Regional Economic and Social Analysis Unit.

·         Insights from the African Development Bank (AfDB)’s Empowering Novel Agri-Business-Led Employment (ENABLE) Youth Program and lessons from the Jobs for Youth in Africa strategy - Edson Mpyisi, Chief Financial Economist and Coordinator of the ENABLE Youth Program.

·         The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)’s approach to integrating youth into its investment projects, the lessons learned, and how these insights will shape the development of IFAD’s second Rural Youth Action Plan - Rahul Antao, Lead Technical Specialist, Rural Youth and Social Inclusion, Strategy and Knowledge Department.

• How the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is supporting Muslim youth and promoting youth empowerment in Muslim communities worldwide - Ahmed Diken, Manager, Women & Youth Empowerment Resilience & Climate Action Department.