Category: Policy Papers

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 […]