Briefing paper: Empowering the future
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 […]
Young, Green and Unfunded: How Three Myths Block Climate Innovation
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 […]
Policy Paper: De-risking Youth Entrepreneurship and Unlocking the Missing Middle – Solutions to Drive Youth-led Economic Growth
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 […]
Policy Paper: Incentivizing and supporting green and social business models among young entrepreneurs to advance the Sustainable Development Goals
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 […]
Policy Paper: Alternative Financing for Informal Businesses to Propel Youth Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa
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 […]