Youth Co:Lab

Here's another #YouthCoLabConnects, which provides insights on the role of youth-led entrepreneurship from Youth Co:Lab ecosystem players! We have Vitasta Tiwari, a representative of NITI Aayog. She emphasizes the importance of reaching the last mile and leveraging collective efforts by learning from each other's best practices on youth entrepreneurship policy programming. Learn more about the Strategic Intelligence Hub, a community of practice and learning co-curated by Youth Co:Lab, co-led by UNDP in Asia and the Pacific and Citi Foundation, The Commonwealth Secretariat, International Labour Organization, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and United Nations ESCAP here: youthcolab.org/sih

📹 Watch this #YouthCoLab Story—From Straw to Shelter: WHECAT’s Journey to Eco-Friendly Cat Nests 🐈 WHECAT is a social enterprise that combines traditional craftsmanship and modern technology by turning waste straws into biodegradable cat nests, promoting rural innovation and reducing the incineration of straws. #InclusiveEntrepreneurship UNDP in Asia and the Pacific | Citi Foundation WHECAT, UNDP China

We had the first Regional Demo Day on Resilient Food Systems, co-organized by Youth Co:Lab co-led by UNDP and Citi Foundation with FAO! It provided a platform for young entrepreneurs from the Asia-Pacific region to showcase innovative solutions promoting sustainable and resilient agricultural practices. This event spotlighted 10 young social entrepreneurs developing solutions that enhance the sustainability and resilience of agricultural systems, contributing to climate adaptation and inclusive economic growth. Held on 16 October in line with World Food Day, it marked the role of youth innovation in driving the transformation of agrifood systems toward a sustainable, resilient, and hunger-free future. #YouthCoLab #InclusiveEntrepreneurship UNDP in Asia and the Pacific | Citi Foundation

Check out our new flagship report: "From Margins to Mainstream: Inclusive Youth Entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific Region".     It aims to address the unique challenges young entrepreneurs from underserved communities face and provide actionable recommendations for fostering an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem. The report was commissioned by Youth Co:Lab, co-led by UNDP and Citi Foundation, and produced in collaboration with the World Bank and UN Volunteers (UNV). and The report was launched alongside an interactive dialogue featuring diverse lived experiences from marginalized entrepreneurs, including women, LGBTI+, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, people on the move, and ethnic minorities. This diversity of voices sheds light on the intersectional barriers youth entrepreneurs face, emphasizing the need for tailored support systems. The launch was held at Citi Bank Thailand and attended by UNDP and Citi representatives, ecosystem partners, and young social entrepreneurs.  Find out more about the report: bit.ly/YCL-IEreport UNDP in Asia and the Pacific | Citi Foundation United Nations Volunteers, UNV Asia & the Pacific, The World Bank   

A new report on promoting inclusive youth entrepreneurship in Asia-Pacific was launched to address the unique challenges faced by young entrepreneurs from underserved communities and provide actionable recommendations for fostering an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem, called "From Margins to Mainstream: Inclusive Youth Entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific Region," was launched by Youth Co:Lab, co-led by UNDP and Citi Foundation today.  The report was produced in collaboration with the World Bank and UN Volunteers (UNV). The findings of the study reveal systemic barriers such as limited access to finance, training, and mentorship for marginalized groups, opportunities for young entrepreneurs to drive social change and economic development in the Asia-Pacific region, and a call to action for governments, private sectors, and civil society to strengthen partnerships and create an enabling environment for inclusive entrepreneurship.  Find out more about the report: https://lnkd.in/dNx73JCN     #YouthCoLab #InclusiveEntrepreneurship Citi Foundation, United Nations Volunteers, UNV Asia & the Pacific, The World Bank

🔴 Join the LIVE Opening Ceremony of the Asia-Pacific Youth Development Forum (APYDF) 2024: A Dialogue on Youth Innovation for Green Transition to Build Sustainable Cities and Resilient Food Systems on 15 October at 10AM (Bangkok time)! Tune in online and be part of the conversation on the Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform (YECAP) Facebook page: https://lnkd.in/gvWH7KVt This event is hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), All-China Youth Federation (ACYF), the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security – Department of Children and Youth in Thailand, the World Youth Development Forum (WYDF) Secretariat, in partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Chulalongkorn University, and the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). #APYDF2024 #YouthInnovation #GreenTransition #SustainableCities #ResilientFoodSystems #SDGs #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateAction #FutureOfWork

Registration for virtual participation is now open for the Asia-Pacific Youth Development Forum (APYDF) 2024: A Dialogue on Youth Innovation for Green Transition to Build Sustainable Cities and Resilient Food Systems! Join the Opening Ceremony and Plenary Meeting, and the Thematic Forum on Green Skills and Green Jobs. Hear from experts and young leaders about empowering youth to lead the green transition, action plan for global youth development, building green skills, creating an enabling environment for youth-led CSOs to lead solutions accelerating the green transition, and stakeholder Initiatives. 🗓 15 October, 10 AM - 5 PM (Bangkok time) 📍 Zoom Register now: https://lnkd.in/gbxjfUaa This event is hosted by the UNDP in Asia and the Pacific, All-China Youth Federation (ACYF), the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security – Department of Children and Youth in Thailand, the World Youth Development Forum (WYDF) Secretariat, in partnership with the United Nations ESCAP, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the UNICEF East Asia and Pacific, the Chulalongkorn University, and the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). #APYDF2024 #YouthInnovation #GreenTransition #SustainableCities #ResilientFoodSystems #SDGs #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateAction #FutureOfWork

Here's an opportunity for young legal practitioners and students!

Here are the #SessionSnapshots from the #YouthCoLab Springboard Elevate 2024 session on 'Nail the Pitch: Storytelling Tips for Founders' by Hester Spiegel, Founding and Managing Partner of Epic Angels. Stay tuned to our socials to gain weekly lessons from experts from the ecosystem and know what young entrepreneurs are learning to elevate their impact! 🚀 Learn more about #SpringboardElevate here: https://lnkd.in/gwDErek4. UNDP in Asia and the Pacific | Citi Foundation

Here are the #SessionSnapshots from the #YouthCoLab Springboard Elevate 2024 session on 'Positive Leadership Habits for Change' by Gregory Pepper, Senior Partner of Potentialife Foundation. Stay tuned to our socials to gain weekly lessons from experts from the ecosystem and know what young entrepreneurs are learning to elevate their impact! 🚀 Learn more about #SpringboardElevate here: https://lnkd.in/gwDErek4. UNDP in Asia and the Pacific | Citi Foundation