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 This briefing paper calls on the UK government to harness the potential of young people by empowering them with the skills they need to start, grow and sustain a business. Highlighting in particular the current economic strains, Empowering the Future notes that by encouraging young people into entrepreneurship, we could boost the economy and reduce fiscal burdens […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping entrepreneurship — but without urgent action, it risks deepening inequality and leaving millions of young entrepreneurs behind. This policy paper explores how AI can become a true force for inclusion, lowering barriers, driving innovation, and creating opportunity for young people everywhere. It calls for immediate, coordinated action from governments, civil […]

Co-produced by YBI and Bangladesh Youth Enterprise Advice and Helpcentre (BYEAH), this paper explores how myths are slowing innovation and blocking advancement of youth-led climate adaptation enterprises. This is stymieing business growth and forcing climate-effected communities to depend on handouts instead of bolstering their resilience and economic growth. By integrating ecosystem support, building alternative credit […]

In this paper, Youth Business International (YBI) and our member Habitat in Türkiye shine a light on the potential of youth-led businesses that have outgrown microfinance and start-up support but are still considered too small or high-risk for mainstream investment. These businesses—often innovative and rooted in their communities—are overlooked despite their immense potential to create […]

Take a look at our full report to learn more about the number of youth businesses supported by the YBI network in 2024.

In this paper, Youth Business International (YBI) and Development Solutions, our member in Mongolia, call for a concerted effort to support youth-led green and social enterprises as critical drivers of sustainable economic growth. With approximately 10 million social enterprises globally generating around $2 trillion annually and creating nearly 200 million jobs, the potential for young […]

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting economic landscapes, young entrepreneurs find themselves at the forefront of innovation and change. At the same time, they face substantial challenges to turn innovations into profitable and scalable businesses. Now is the time to harness the power of young entrepreneurs as more young people than […]

In 2023, the Youth Business International global network supported over 150,000 young people in developing their entrepreneurship skills and helped more than 65,000 start or strengthen their businesses. Ambitious Strategy and Significant Achievements 2023 marked the first year of YBI’s ambitious strategy to create a million jobs by starting and scaling 250,000 youth-led businesses by […]

In this paper, Youth Business International (YBI) and Somo, our member in Kenya, call for alternative financing schemes for informal youth-led businesses in sub-Saharan Africa. Informal businesses form a substantial part of the economy and in Sub-Saharan Africa 85% of employment is informal, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO). These businesses, despite being unregistered […]

Financial health for young entrepreneurs means that they are aware of and able to access appropriate resources required to start and grow their enterprises, can manage their business finances, and have confidence in their financial future. Youth Business International and its members as part of the Futuremakers global youth economic empowerment initiative, funded by Standard Chartered […]