While adult microenterprise programs are expanding across the globe, very few of these efforts focus on supporting youth. A new report from Making Cents International assesses the challenges and opportunities of building a global youth microenterprise movement. The report notes that new initiatives need to emphasize “livelihood development.” It’s not enough to help youth start a business; they also need support in other key areas such as life skills, career counseling, and financial literacy. They also recommend that non-profits and government agencies expand efforts to engage the private sector in support of youth microenterprise efforts. Access the 2008 Making Cents International report, Youth Microenterprise and Livelihoods: State of the Field here.
Thursday 10 April 2008
Youth and microenterprise
While adult microenterprise programs are expanding across the globe, very few of these efforts focus on supporting youth. A new report from Making Cents International assesses the challenges and opportunities of building a global youth microenterprise movement. The report notes that new initiatives need to emphasize “livelihood development.” It’s not enough to help youth start a business; they also need support in other key areas such as life skills, career counseling, and financial literacy. They also recommend that non-profits and government agencies expand efforts to engage the private sector in support of youth microenterprise efforts. Access the 2008 Making Cents International report, Youth Microenterprise and Livelihoods: State of the Field here.
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