World Youth Skills Day

July 15 is World Youth Skills Day. The day is meant to raise awareness on the importance of equipping young people with the skills for employment. 

The covid-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the skills development of youth all over the world. UNESCO estimates that almost 70% of the world's learners at all levels have been affected by school closures.

Demographic dividends

A demographic dividend is the economic benefit that countries can gain from changes in population structure. Harnessing demographic dividends are not automatic – countries need to put certain measures in place in order to reap the benefits of the changing age structure.