(1)KM Report 2018_seventh_draft

youth economic opportunities network

2017 report

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YouthEconomicOpportunities

Youth Economic Opportunities Network
(YEO Network)

Collaborating to ensure youth learn, earn, and thrive in a
changing world of work

An initiative of Making Cents International



table of contents

Executive Summary 2

YEO Network Overview 3

Our Story 4

Timeline 5

YEO Network Results At-a-Glance 6

YEO NETWORK RESULTS 8

How Making Cents Monitors and Evaluates the Impact of the YEO Network 9

Annual Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit 10

Results 10

Technical Content and Approach 11

Sustainability 11

Testimonials 12

Looking Ahead 13

Sponsors 14

Global Advisory Committee 15

Targeted Meetings 16

Results 16

Technical Content and Approach 16

Resources Shared 16

Looking Ahead 16

Virtual Engagements 17

Results 17

Apply It Webinars 17

Looking Ahead 17

Online Learning Hub 19

Results 19

Looking Ahead 19

2017 Summit Participating Organizations 21

executive summary

Making Cents International is committed to meeting the needs of the global youth
population by developing and supporting evidence-based, scalable, and sustainable
initiatives. For eleven years, our Youth Economic Opportunities Network (YEO Network)
has contributed to the capacity of youth development stakeholders to design, develop,
and implement programs that improve outcomes and increase impact.
The YEO Network engages implementers, donors, private sector companies, youth
leaders, policymakers, researchers, and educators from across the globe in learning
initiatives that highlight the latest tools and methodologies, facilitate impactful
collaboration, and generate new partnerships. To date, the YEO Network has engaged
more than 174,000 individuals globally through four interconnected activities:

• Annual Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit (GYEO Summit)
• Targeted Meetings
• Virtual Engagements
• YouthEconomicOpportunities.org Online Learning Hub
In 2017, the YEO Network engaged more than 40,000 individuals, increased knowledge
exchange and knowledge capital, and contributed to changed practices and improved
performance. The 11th annual GYEO Summit and other live and virtual learning events
convened by Making Cents attracted 1,500 participants from 95 countries. Another
38,637 individuals from 184 countries engaged virtually through our online learning
hub and monthly newsletters.
In 2018, the 12th annual GYEO Summit will take place September 25-27 in
Washington, D.C. Our Summit sponsors and our YEO Network participants and content
contributors capitalize on our activities by meeting their strategic goals, increasing
knowledge and visibility, and building new partnerships. We invite organizations and
individuals committed to increasing youth economic inclusion and reversing global
youth unemployment trends to join us at the Summit and participate in year-round
learning activities offered by the YEO Network.

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YEO Network Overview

Making Cents’ YEO Network is a community of professionals preparing youth to learn, earn and thrive in a changing world
of work. The Network’s goal is to improve members’ ability to design, develop, fund, and implement evidence-based,
innovative, and scalable youth economic opportunities programs that improve outcomes for young people globally. To
achieve this goal, the YEO Network facilitates knowledge exchange, collaboration, and action among diverse stakeholders
working to expand youth economic opportunities. Through its annual GYEO Summit, the YouthEconomicOpportunities.org
learning hub, and year-round targeted meetings and virtual learning events, the YEO Network offers a unique platform to:

Connect exchange impact

Over 38,000 implementers, The YEO Network offers a The YEO Network provides
educators, researchers, year-round space to explore a platform to launch new
donors, policymakers, and the latest in knowledge and initiatives and measure progress,
young leaders engage in practice, connect with peers, disseminate findings, and stay
YEO Network activities each forge new partnerships, and up-to-date on YEO topics and
year. identify future priorities. trends to improve our impact.

2017 YEO network activities

Annual Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit (GYEO Summit)

The GYEO Summit is the flagship activity of the YEO Network. The event convenes • 514 attendees
more than 500 participants focused on youth skills; work readiness and • 238 organizations
livelihoods; entrepreneurship; and key cross-cutting issues such as financial • 57 countries represented
inclusion, conflict, gender-inclusive strategies, and the use of technology in • 62 sessions
youth programming. • 48 reports, tools, and other

resources shared

Targeted meetings • 39 participants
Since 2010, Making Cents has convened key stakeholders committed to • 27 organizations
advancing economic opportunities for young people. These gatherings enable • 5 countries represented
global employers and youth economic opportunities experts to share best • 2 resources shared
practices and create sustained relationships that drive progress in specific
challenge areas related to youth employment and self-employment.

Virtual engagements • 5 webinars
Making Cents organizes the “Apply It” Webinar Series to provide global YEO • 949 attendees
Network stakeholders with concrete tools and best practices that they can • 445 organizations
apply to their work. Participants gain access to new resources, and discuss • 95 countries represented
and share knowledge and research on key topics of interest.

YouthEconomicOpportunities.org online learning hub • 29,787 newsletter subscribers
Our online learning hub offers curated, demand-driven content by aggregating • 25,474 followers on Facebook
the latest research, tools, relevant industry events, and funding opportunities
for stakeholders working in the youth economic opportunities sector and Twitter
• 38,637 unique website users
• Individuals in 184 countries

accessed resources

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our story

For more than eleven years, Making Cents International
has supported opportunities for individuals and
organizations in our sector to connect, exchange ideas,
and learn from one another with the aim to increase our
collective impact.
As the advancement of young people has become a global priority, we have
expanded the depth and breadth of our activities. In 2007, our first Global Youth
Microenterprise Conference gathered 234 practitioners from 42 countries. In 2017,
514 experts from 57 countries convened at our 11th annual GYEO Summit to
impact youth programs, partnerships, and policies. To date, the activities of our
YEO Network have engaged 174,525 participants from around the world.
Since 2007, the Summit has offered participants an important annual platform
to stay current with the sector. More than 90% of participants consistently report
that the Summit enables valuable learning, information exchange, and professional
connections that strengthen their practice. The utility of the Summit has also
increased. For example, 68% of 2017 participants indicated that the Summit
strengthened their capacity to carry out their work, compared to 47% of 2014
participants. As we move forward, Making Cents will continue to apply evaluation
feedback to the Summit’s topics, speakers, and format to ensure growth and value
for YEO Network members.

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TIMELINE

2018 12th annual GYEO Summit will
take place September 25-27 in
Washington, D.C.

Launch of the first year-round 2017
learning agenda to guide our
YEO Network activities

2016 Making Cents celebrates 10
years of building the field of
youth economic opportunities

Making Cents convenes the first 2015
Private Sector meeting with 12
leading companies engaged in
youth employment initiatives

2013 The first “Apply It” webinar is
held

YouthEconomicOpportunities.org 2012
learning hub goes live, bringing
the latest events, research, and Making Cents releases the
thought leadership to YEO first State of the Field of Youth
stakeholders Economic Opportunities Report

2011

15 funders of youth livelihoods 2009
development and youth-inclusive
financial services programs meet
for the inaugural Funders Meeting

2007 Making Cents hosts the first
Global Youth Microenterprise
Conference

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2017 YEO Network Results At-a-Glance

level 1: knowledge exchange level 2: knowledge capital

Global Youth 514 attendees 62 sessions
Economic 238 organizations 48 reports, tools, and other resources
Opportunities 57 countries represented
Summit shared

Survey responses

91% learned valuable ideas and practices

from the Summit

84% shared information and knowledge

with others during the Summit

39 participants 2 resources shared
27 organizations
targeted 5 countries represented
meetings

virtual 949 attendees Survey responses
engagements 445 organizations
95 countries represented 92% agree webinar content provided

value to the field

86% learned something new

online 274 resources posted 38,637 unique website users
learning 29,787 newsletter subscribers Individuals in 184 countries
hub 25,474 combined followers on
accessed resources
Facebook and Twitter

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level 3: changed practices level 4: improved performance

Survey responses New partnerships formed
New tools and strategies adopted
92% plan to use what they learned during the

Summit in their work

92% expanded their network and made new

connections during the Summit

75% plan to collaborate with at least one

person they met at the Summit

75% strengthened an existing partnership with a person

or organization as a result of the Summit

New partnerships formed
New tools and strategies adopted

Survey responses

85% plan to share information learned

78% plan on applying some of what they

learned

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yeo network results

How Making Cents Monitors and Evaluates the Impact of the
YEO Network

Making Cents has monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of the YEO Network and our knowledge management activities
since the inaugural GYEO Summit in 2007. Our monitoring and evaluation approach explores links between the activities
of the YEO Network and its purpose: to build the capacity of youth development stakeholders to design, develop, and
implement high-impact youth economic opportunity programs, policies, and partnerships. We collect, monitor, and assess
data on the YEO Network’s activities from website statistics, registration forms, post-event surveys, and semi-structured
interviews, and use an adaptation of the “Ripple Model” and its four-level framework to evaluate results and impact.

Level 1: Knowledge Exchange

This level documents basic information about a knowledge-sharing event or tool,
using indicators such as number of attendees at the GYEO Summit and the number of
resources shared on the YouthEconomicOpportunities.org learning hub.

Level 2: Knowledge capital

This level examines the knowledge capital created as a result of a participant’s
interaction with a given event or tool. Indicators are tangible and intangible; they
include the number of countries in which resources were accessed and evidence of
new ideas generated.

Level 3: changed practices

This level identifies changes in practices that occur as individuals learn and connect
through their engagement with the YEO Network. Indicators include adaptation of new
tools and emergence of new partnerships.

Level 4: improved performance

This final level occurs as a result of changes implemented after a learning or networking
experience. By Level 4, individuals and organizations engaged in the YEO network have
contributed to genuine advancement in the field of youth economic opportunities. The
result is greater impact, scale of sustainability of programs and policies due to more
effective practices and partnerships.

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annual Global Youth Economic
Opportunities Summit

Level 1: Level 2: Level 3: Level 4:
Knowledge Exchange Knowledge capital changed practices improved performance

•514 attendees •63 sessions Survey responses New partnerships formed
•238 organizations •48 reports, tools, and 92% plan to use what they New tools and strategies
•57 countries represented learned during the Summit adopted
other resources shared in their work
92% expanded their network
Survey responses and made new connections
91% learned valuable ideas during the Summit
and practices from the Summit 75% plan to collaborate with at
least one person they met at the
84% shared information and Summit
knowledge with others during 75% strengthened an existing
the Summit partnership with a person or
organization as a result of the
Summit

For eleven years, Making Cents has convened the annual Work. Through plenaries, breakout sessions, and trainings,
GYEO Summit. The Summit is the flagship activity of the YEO the agenda explored what the future of work holds for young
Network, bringing together more than 500 participants from people and for the professionals working to expand youth
57 countries each year to connect, exchange ideas, and economic opportunities globally.
collaborate. The Summit theme was supported by a strategic learning
Leading companies, donors, implementers, policymakers, agenda designed to strengthen year-to-year outcomes, and
educators, researchers, and youth leaders attend the deepen our sector’s understanding of the future of work
Summit. They share diverse perspectives and concrete across four critical areas of exploration:
and actionable learning. They engage in rigorous analysis
in an interactive setting. And they explore broader issues 1. Building a Foundation: Now that we have a better
affecting youth economic opportunities, incorporating idea of what skills are critical for youth development
insights from emerging and cross-cutting sectors such as and economic success, how do we best support the
conflict, resilience, democracy and governance, education, acquisition of these skills?
and food security.
The GYEO Summit helps to inform the YEO Network’s year- 2. Ready for the Global Workforce: How do we prepare youth
round activities, generate new partnerships, and deepen for transition to the workforce and for the demands of
connections. The Summit also offers an annual benchmark today’s rapidly transforming global economy?
for evidence and best practices. Our community uses the
Summit to launch new initiatives and forecast changes in 3. Livelihoods Through Self-Employment: What programs
the youth economic opportunities landscape. and policies best nurture the ecosystem for necessity
entrepreneurs and growth-oriented entrepreneurs?

Technical Content and Approach 4. Global Context Matters: How will the “future of work”
The theme of the 2017 GYEO Summit was The Future of inform and be shaped by factors such as gender, conflict,
Work: Youth Economic Opportunity in a Changing World of migration, climate change, and policy environment?

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Plenary sessions gathered experts in priority topics to debate In 2017, young people under 29 made up 21% of Summit
and discuss critical elements of the changing world of work. participants, marking the highest youth participation in our
Featured plenary speakers included: Summit to date. These youth, representing programs like
• Arun Sundararajan, author of “The Sharing Economy: Chemonics Internationals’ USAID-funded Uganda Youth
Leadership in Agriculture project, and IREX’s Mandela
The End of Employment & The Rise of Crowd Based Washington Fellowship, shared their valuable perspectives,
Capitalism” and Professor at the New York University experiences, and expertise with industry leaders, decision
Stern School of Business makers, and other young leaders in attendance. Across the
• Adam Grunewald, CEO of Lynk Jobs, an organization board, Summit participants reported that their engagement
expanding economic opportunity by navigating the gig with the wide range of vibrant and innovative stakeholders
economy in Kenya at the event, increased their motivation and capacity to take
• Michelle Bekkering, an expert on young women’s on the challenges and opportunities posed by the Future of
livelihoods and Deputy Assistant Administrator at the Work.
U.S. Agency for International Development
• Mohsin Mohi-Ud-Din, a young entrepreneur whose work Sustainability
as the Founder of #MeWeSyria exemplifies the potential
impact of the youth-led social enterprises in expanding Making Cents operates the annual GYEO Summit on a cost-
economic opportunity recovery and not-for-profit basis. The Summit is demand-
• Ashish Gadnis, Founder & CEO of BanQu and a leading driven: individuals and organizations co-invest in the event.
expert in the use of block-chain technology to support In 2017, 238 organizations and 514 participants were co-
financial inclusion for migrants and refugees investors, contributing sponsorships, content, and in-kind
• Andrew Dunckelman, Economic Opportunity Lead at support to the Summit.
Google.org, a charitable arm of Google that is using its Making Cents uses the term “co-investment” because
global reach to champion youth economic inclusion in sponsorships, registration fees, and in-kind resources have
the future of work

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testimonials

“I think what’s crucial about the Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit is that each year this is the
premier space where we bring together policy makers, donors, practitioners, and young leaders. I think that one
of the things that distinguishes the GYEOS is how it always works to make sure that the young leaders on the
front lines of these issues are also part of that dialogue in every session. That’s why USAID has invested as a
Gold Sponsor and sees value in the GYEOS.”

-Michael McCabe, Agency Youth Coordinator, USAID

“A 2017 highlight for me was participating in the Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit where I gained
exposure to emerging issues and innovative new practices. The Summit was a valuable opportunity to learn and
network with a great group of people united by their commitment to supporting young people.”

-Michael Bzdak, Global Director, Employee Engagement, Global Community Impact, Johnson & Johnson

“I came to the Summit hoping to find other people that are struggling with the same sorts of challenges we are
struggling with. Not only did we find that, but now we’ve found some partners to help solve these challenges as
well.”

-Adam Grunewald, CEO, Lynk Jobs

“There’s so much to gain from this [experience]: From the many different professionals that attend, to the
amazing opportunity [the Summit provides] for me and my colleagues to gain new learning and take this back
to our program in Uganda”

-Mwesigwe Bikie Isharaza, Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Feed the Future Uganda Youth Leadership in Agriculture, Chemonics International

“[Attending the Summit] is a huge opportunity, and meeting all these dynamic stakeholders has been really
beneficial. I’m going back home with partners and knowledge that I can pass on to the rest of the team that will
lead to better work and improvement in my own community. I have even met two potential mentors from the
Summit that can help me do better work with the girls back home, especially on education.”

-Mirabel Ngong, Founder, Community Empowerment Program, Mandela Washington Fellow

“After attending the Summit for the first time, we were impressed by the expertise, level of attendees, and the
opportunities to explore new partnerships that fosters economic opportunities for youth. We walked away both
encouraged and energized by our approach – and we found a community that will continue to strengthen our
plans for the future.”

-Nicolette Van Exel, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Intuit

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sustained the Summit since 2007. Unlike other events, the impacting youth unemployment, specifically against the
Summit is not linked to a single grant or a finite project. backdrop of a rapidly changing world of work. Next, the 2018
Instead, the Summit serves as an annual touch-point for the Summit theme, “Generation 2030: Learning and Earning
youth economic opportunities community, one that enables in a Changing World of Work,” will advance and deepen
us to benchmark progress, launch new initiatives, and conversations on the future of work for youth in developing
connect with one another. The Summit is also the primary countries by linking them to global action on the Sustainable
vehicle that drives year-round learning for our YEO Network. Development Goals.

Looking Ahead Learn more about our learning agenda and 2018 Summit at
www.YouthEOSummit.org. We invite organizations dedicated
In 2018, Making Cents will continue to advance the learning to advancing social and economic opportunities for young
agenda developed around the 2017 theme on the future people to capitalize on opportunities to learn from colleagues
of work. Through our Global Youth Economic Opportunities and promote their work by joining us as Summit sponsors.
Research Roundtable in April and our Summit in September, Email [email protected] to receive more
the YEO Network will highlight findings and facilitate information about the benefits of sponsorship.
conversations that move our sector forward in securing safe
and productive employment, and self-employment for youth
globally.

The research roundtable will gather researchers from
universities, think-tanks, and other organizations to discuss
what we know, and what we don’t know, about the issues

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Sponsors

By co-investing in the GYEO Summit, funders, NGOs, and the private sector gain visibility as thought leaders and help to
advance economic opportunities for youth.

gold
silver

bronze

media partners

research partner

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Global Advisory Committee

The Global Advisory Committee plays an integral role in shaping the GYEO Summit’s learning objectives, reviewing
breakout session proposals to ensure the agenda is demand-driven, and supporting the widest possible global reach
and representation.

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targeted meetings

Level 1: Level 2: Level 4:
Knowledge Exchange Knowledge capital improved performance

•39 paticipants • 2 resources shared New partnerships formed
•27 organizations New tools and strategies
•5 countries represented adopted

Throughout the year, and in conjunction with the GYEO
Summit, the YEO Network hosts in-person and virtual
events with key stakeholders, including leading global
employers from the private sector. These meetings, ongoing
since 2010, have focused on priority topics such as: Taking
Initiatives to Scale (2011); Decent Work for Youth as a Key
Component of Peacebuilding and Security (2013); Investing
in Technology & Workforce Development (2014); and How to
Address Global Youth Employment at Scale (2015); Scaling
Demand Driven Training (DDT) for Employment Programs
(2016).

Technical Content and Approach looking ahead

In 2017 Making Cents partnered with PYXERA Global to co- The outputs of the 2017 session have been incorporated
host a convening of global companies entitled, “Signaling into the GYEO Summit’s 2017 Learning Agenda report, to be
Demand and the Future of Work: Trends, Tools, and Tactics shared by Making Cents and its Research Partner, Global
to Address the Youth Skills Gap.” Participants learned Social Development Innovations (GSDI) at the University
about how new data, tools, and technology are being of North Carolina, during our April Research Roundtable.
used to support talent acquisition and youth employment Making Cents will develop a session on hiring, developing,
opportunities in a changing world of work. The meeting and retaining diverse young talent to ensure a strong
included 35 participants from 26 leading global companies, workforce of the future.
training providers, and academic institutions focused on In 2018, the YEO Network will also explore opportunities
closing the skills gap. for targeted regional learning events that combine the
best-of Summit curation and facilitation, with regional and
resources shared country-specific discussions focused on youth economic
opportunities.
• Report - Skills Gap or Signaling Gap?: Insights Learn more about co-creating and attending YEO
from LinkedIn in Emerging Markets of Brazil, India, Network targeted meetings by emailing Sarah Sladen at
Indonesia, and South Africa (www.s4ye.org/sites/ [email protected].
default/files/2017-09/LinkedIn%20Report.pdf)

• Technology Platform - Knack (www.knack.it)

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virtual engagements

Level 1: Level 2: Level 3:
Knowledge Exchange Knowledge capital changed practices

•949 attendees Survey Responses Survey Responses
•445 organizations 92% agree webinar content 85% plan to share information
•95 countries represented provided value to the field learned

86% learned something new 78% plan on applying some of
what they learned

Making Cents organizes virtual learning events that include Scaling Up: Integrating Soft Skills Learning in Formal
the “Apply It” Webinar Series, to provide YEO Network Education Systems
stakeholders with new knowledge and tools that they can US Agency for International Development, Educate!,
apply to their work, alongside a valuable forum for discussion. Education Development Center, Rwanda Ministry of
We identify and develop topics and content for the series by Education
working closely with partners. “Apply It” webinars are easily https://youtheconomicopportunities.org/resource/8774/
accessible and free of charge. Their Q&A and discussions webinar-resources-scaling-integrating-soft-skills-
foster interactive stakeholder engagement. We solicit learning-formal-education-systems
feedback through webinar evaluations and offer recordings The Demand-Driven Training Toolkit: A Resource for Aligning
of “Apply It” webinars on www.YouthEconomicOpportunities. Youth Employment Programs with Labor Market Demand
org. Our goal is to support the sector by making key resources The Rockefeller Foundation, Making Cents International,
and information more widely accessible all over the world. Education for Employment, Maharishi Institute, Impact
Sourcing Academy
apply it webinars in 2017 https://youtheconomicopportunities.org/resource/8776/
webinar-resources-demand-driven-training-toolkit-
Rural Youth Financial Inclusion: A Bridge too Far? resource-aligning-youth-employment
US Agency for International Development, RTI International,
FINCA International, Making Cents International looking ahead
https://youtheconomicopportunities.org/resource/8222/
webinar-recording-rural-youth-finance-bridge-too-far In 2018, the YEO Network will support open virtual learning
Identifying Economic Impact in Workforce Development events that offer youth development stakeholders valuable
Programming resources, practical tools, and discussion grounded in
RTI International, Education Development Center evidence. Virtual learning events will be informed by the
https://youtheconomicopportunities.org/resource/8644/ outcomes from the 2017 and 2018 YEO Network learning
webinar-resources-identifying-economic-impact- agendas, with a special emphasis on how to advance the
workforce-development-programming economic and social inclusion of youth in a rapidly changing
Getting Young People into Work: Is There a Role for the Private world of work.
Sector in Bridging the Skills Gap? Learn more about co-hosting a virtual learning event
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development, with the YEO Network by emailing Benjamin Brennan at
People1st, ElSewedy Technical Academy, Ford Otosan Turkey [email protected]
https://youtheconomicopportunities.org/resource/8759/
webinar-resources-getting-young-people-work-there-role-
private-sector-bridging-skills

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online learning hub

www.Youth Economic Opportunities.org

Level 1: Level 2:
Knowledge Exchange Knowledge capital

274 resources posted 38,637 unique website users
29,787 newsletter subscribers
25,474 combined followers on Individuals in 184 countries
facebook and Twitter accessed resources

Making Cents’ online learning hub, www. newsletter that reaches nearly 30,000 subscribers in 184
youtheconomicopportunities.org, offers curated, demand- countries. Stakeholders are invited to contribute to and
driven content to support learning and action for youth benefit from the hub’s extensive database of resources.
economic opportunities stakeholders. The hub’s Resource
Library includes more than 1,900 printed and multi- looking ahead
media reports, toolkits, case studies, and presentations.
The hub also tracks and promotes the latest events and Making Cents is committed to advancing youth economic
announcements from the youth economic opportunities opportunities through greater collaboration and alignment
community. with likeminded stakeholders and partners. In 2018,
Each year, the learning hub makes available the Making Cents will explore sustainability partnerships for
presentations and breakout sessions from the Global YouthEconomicOpportunities.org. By linking our respected
Youth Economic Opportunities Summit. In 2017, it online learning hub with content-relevant portals for youth
provided presentations from nearly 150 presenters and economic opportunities, we advance our goals to support
47 breakout sessions. We highlight featured content on learning, efficiency, and greater alignment for our sector.
www.YouthEconomicOpportunities.org through our monthly

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participants at the 2017
global youth economic opportunities summit

PARTICIPANTS AT THE 2017 GLOBAL YOUTH ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES SUMMIT
REPRESENTED 237 ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS IN 57 COUNTRIES

Private Sector Companies Helena Frey Limited Nigeria

Accenture Kenya, UK, USA Hilton UK

Adam Smith International Kenya, UK IF Consulting, LLC USA

AECOM USA InterContinental Hotel Group USA

Agriculture Results Inc USA Intuit USA

Air Canada Canada Iris Group USA

American Hotel & Lodging Associ- USA Johnson & Johnson USA
ation
JPMorgan Chase USA
Avencion Group Zambia
Juarez and Associates USA
BanQu Inc USA
Knack USA
Banyan Global Honduras, USA
LinkedIn USA
Barrett Global Strategies USA
Lynk Jobs Ltd. Kenya
Byeffe Foods Limited Uganda
Making Cents International USA
Cabinet D'Ingenierie et de Conseil Burkina Faso
en Développement D'Entreprises Management & Training Corporation USA

Cardno USA Management Systems International USA

Catalyst at Large USAww Mathematica Policy Research USA

Chemonics International Jordan, Nigeria, Max Satisfy Co Ltd Mongolia
Uganda, USA
MENA Alliances Group Palestine

Chevron USA Microsoft USA

Citi USA Millicom Rwanda

City & Guilds UK Mostawada Inc. West Bank

Creative Associates International USA NRG Advisory USA

DAI El Salvador, USA Org Force Consuting USA

Diamond Bank Nigeria People Productions Sweden

Digital Divide Data Laos Prudential USA

Disruptive Women USA QED Group USA

Environics Communications USA Raintree Cambodia Cambodia

Equator Seeds Limited Uganda SAGE USA

Expeditors USA Souktel USA

Fintrac Inc. USA Tetra Tech USA

Fjord USA Veronica Torres Consulting Canada, USA

Future Work Consulting USA Zions Bank USA

Gaming Revolution for International USA Arabella Advisors USA
Development
Palladium International USA

Glasswing International El Salvador

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Development Agencies Afterschool Centre for Career Nigeria
European Bank for Reconstruction Development
and Development UK, USA
Inter-American Development Bank Akilah Institute Rwanda
Multilateral Investment Fund USA
United Nations Association USA Alianca Empreendedora Brazil
World Bank Group USA
USA American Institutes for Research USA

Amom Charity Cameroon

ANERA Lebanon, USA

Government Agencies Asante Africa Foundation USA

Flemish Association for Develop- Zambia Asociacion Extensionistas Empre- EL Salvador
ment Cooperation and Technical sariales del INCAE
Assistance (VVOB)
Aspen Institute USA

Millennium Challenge Corporation USA Association Youth Organization Nepal
Nepal
NYC Department of Education USA
Avina Americas USA
Peace Corps Nicaragua, USA
AVSI Foundation USA
Quebec Healthcare and Social Canada
Services Back Lot Foundation Suriname

Secretaría de Educación Honduras BBC Media Action USA

U.S. Agency for International Devel- Tanzania, Uganda, BRAC USA USA
opment USA
CARE Canada, Malawi,
U.S. Department of Labor USA USA

U.S. House of Representatives USA Catalyst Foundation for Universal USA
Education

Foundations Catholic Relief Services Honduras, USA

Citi Foundation USA ChildFund International USA

Eurasia Foundation USA Children International USA

Ford Foundation USA Church Educational System USA

Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation USA Coffee Kids USA

Mastercard Foundation Canada Community Empowerment Program Cameroon
Cameroon
Inter-American Foundation USA
Compassion International USA

Non-Government Organizations Consultative Group to Assist the USA
ACDI/VOCA Poor
Canada, Colombia,
ADEL Morazan USA Educate! USA
Aflatoun International EL Salvador
African Aurora Business Network Netherlands Education Design Lab USA
African Management Initiative Ghana
African Youth Initiative Network Kenya Education Development Center USA
Uganda
Education For Employment Egypt, USA

edx.org edx.org

Enterprise Uganda Uganda

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Equal Access International USA Investor Saint PL Zimbabwe
IREX Tunisia, USA
EQWIP HUBs Canada iThrive Games USA
JA Worldwide USA
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston USA JobHack Australia
K-ENTREP Philippines
FHI 360 South Africa, KickStart International USA
Thailand, USA Kiron Open Higher Education USA
Knowledge Driven Agricultural USA
FinMark Trust South Africa Development
Komo Learning Centres Uganda
Forum for Youth Investment USA Leonard Cheshire Disability UK
Medium, Small and Micro Enter- Egypt
Fundacion Paraguaya Tanzania prises Development Agency
Mentor Coach Empower Uganda Uganda
Futures and Options USA Mercy Corps Kenya, Nigeria,
Liberia, Tunisia,
Generation Canada, USA MindLeaps Uganda, USA
Mongolian Entrepreneur Organiza- Rwanda, USA
Gilbert Agricultural & Rural Devel- Antigua and tion Mongolia
opment Center Barbuda Mongolian Youth Federation
National Coordinating Organization Mongolia
Global Apprenticeships Network Switzerland of Farmer Associations Gambia
NCBA CLUSA
Global Communities USA Overseas Development Institute USA
Oxfam UK
Global Development Incubator USA Bangladesh, Neth-
Participatory Development Associ- erlands
Global Fairness Initiative USA ates Ghana
Partners of the Americas
Good Shepherd International Australia PCDNetwork USA
Foundation Plan International USA
El Salvador, Gua-
Google.org USA Planet Aid Inc temala, Guinea,
Pro Mujer Netherlands,
The GroundTruth Project USA Protect Us Kids Foundation Pakistan, Thailand,
UK, USA
Harambee Youth Employment South Africa USA
Accelerator USA
USA
Heifer International USA

I Create Inc USA

ICCO Cooperation USA

Instiglio Colombia

Institute for International Education USA

Institute of Social Work and Com- Uganda
munity Development

International Center for Research USA
on Women

International Executive Service USA
Corps

International Livestock Research Kenya
Institute

International Youth Foundation Jordan, Kazakh-
stan, Mexico,
Morocco, Mozam-
bique, Tanzania,
USA, Zimbabwe

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PYXERA Global USA World Learning USA
World Orphans USA
Rainforest Alliance USA World University Service of Canada Barbados, Canada
World Vision Canada, USA
Resilient Generations Canada Y Care International UK
Youth Alive Uganda Uganda
RISE Egypt USA Youth Business International UK
Youth Career Initiative UK
Rotary International USA Youth Employment Funders Group USA
Youth Forum Organization Sudan
RTI International USA Youth Peacemakers Tanzania
YouthBuild USA USA
Salvation Army World Service Office USA Zoo Atlanta USA

Samasource Kenya, USA

Save the Children Egypt, Ethiopia,
Indonesia, USA

Sawa World Canada

Search Institute USA

Seedco USA

Sing With Me Happily Uganda Academic and Research Institutions

SNV USA USA Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action USA
Lab (J-PAL)
Social Democracy Youth Association Mongolia

Solve USA Arizona State University USA

SOS Children's Villages Interna- Austria, Nether- Auckland University of Technology Canada
tional lands
George Washington University USA
STL Youth Jobs USA
Louisiana State University Ghana
Teach A Man To Fish UK
Michigan State University Togo, USA
TechnoServe Kenya, USA
Middlesex University UK
The Latin American and Caribbean Ecuador
Network of Fair Trade Small Pro- New York University Stern School of USA
ducers and Workers (CLAC) Business

Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Tunisia North Carolina State University USA
Program
RAND Corporation USA

Trias NGO Belgium, Ecuador, Singapore Management University Singapore
Philippines
Universitas Indonesia Indonesia
Trickle Up USA
University of Arkansas USA
Trust for the Americas USA
University of Minnesota USA
United Nations Foundation USA

Valentino Achak Deng Foundation Kenya, USA

VSO International Kenya, UK

WAVE Academies Nigeria

Wildlife Conservation Society USA

Winrock International USA

Women's World Banking USA

World Education USA

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Washington, DC, working to advance the social and economic well-being
of youth and adults around the world. We work with partner organizations
to build their capacity to support the people they serve—from smallholder
farmers who feed the planet to young leaders and entrepreneurs who shape
our communities. Since 1999, we have delivered services in 60 countries
in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Latin America and the
Caribbean, implementing more than 130 projects.
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