Workshop on Supporting Youth in Entrepreneurship

Innovation and entrepreneurship are major drivers of enhanced productivity, and the creativity and ideas of the youth are sources of inspiration. The Asia-Pacific region currently hosts the largest generation of youth in history (UNDP, 2020). However, the capabilities of young people are not always incorporated in economic activities or reflected in innovation systems. It is crucial to provide the youth with enabling systems to unleash their potential.

Nurturing entrepreneurs and young professionals requires significant resources, such as funding and financing, training, and networking opportunities. Governments, businesses, and organizations have devised policies and programs to support those in need; although benchmarking against good practices and contextualizing youth entrepreneurship are necessary to ensure effective delivery of support.

This workshop aims to identify key aspects of successful policies and programs for entrepreneurs and the youth to spur innovation-led productivity growth.

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