One in four people in the world today is aged between 15-29: that is nearly 1.8 billion in total. 2030 Agenda provides unprecedented opportunities to build a solid foundation for a better future for young people and also actively engage them in achieving the SDGs.

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“Youth are the real owners of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development,” said UNCTAD Secretary-General Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi. Indeed, today there are over 1.8 billion people under 30, representing close to a third of the world’s population. This is the largest youth population recorded to date (UNCTAD, 2019). The active engagement of youth in sustainable development …

One in four people in the world today is aged between 15-29: that is nearly 1.8 billion in total. 2030 Agenda provides unprecedented opportunities to build a solid foundation for a better future for young people and also actively engage them in achieving the SDGs. Read More »