A young population can be an economic advantage as it shapes itself into a force that drives growth and development. But for the 70 million young people around the world who are jobless and living in poverty, education that leads to employment often seems out of reach. Technical and vocational training can help change that.
Governments and industry leaders are recognizing the relevance of skills-based learning in emerging economies—an IFC priority-- to keep up with the rapid pace of technological change.
The IFC 8th Global Private Education Conference that took place this week in Cape Town, South Africa, brought together 370 executives and thought leaders from 50 countries and more than 200 companies to find solutions that will help young people get the skills and training that will translate into jobs.
Conference speakers focused on how education technologies, and innovative delivery and financing models can promote access to high-quality education in the nations that need it most.
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