Investing in Young People - Financial Times Special Report
The Financial Times publishes a new report on 'Investing in Young People', showing that the power of technology to create new opportunities cannot be overestimated. Download the report at: http://www.ft.com/reports/young-people-2010
Content:
Future hinges on keeping doors open
Fulfilling the potential of the world’s youth is an even tougher challenge in an economic crisis, writes Sarah Murray
Opinion: Seizing opportunity now will make the world fairer and safer
Justin Yifu Lin and Wendy Cunningham on addressing the needs of young people in the developing world
Technology: Better access can level the playing field
George Cole examines programmes that help bridge the digital divide
Development: Organisations wake up to the potential of young perspectives
There is growing evidence that development organisations are listening to young people and taking note of the roles they can play, says Andrew Baxter
Employment: Training helps develop key skills for work
Companies are being guided by enlightened self-interest, writes Rowenna Davis
Education: New college sets high standards to mould Africa’s future leaders
Sarah Murray talks to the founder of Ashesi University
Social entrepreneurs: Putting the public good ahead of profits
Rowenna Davis on the impact of pioneers with creative solutions
Activism: Youthful protesters help shape new kind of politics
Richard Lapper on a generation with different priorities from their parents